BY STANLEY GONA CHEE KHIONG
SARAWAK SKILLS
Well into the third week of January 2025 — Chinese New Year (CNY) beckons!
Our preparations for Chinese New Year 2025 shift into high gear
Family members roll up their sleeves — time for spring cleaning!
Yes, a clean and harmonious home environment to welcome CNY!
Shortly after sunset and dinner, time to take in the sights and sounds!
Kuching, a City of Unity, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
An International City for Crafts — you can feel Kuching’s vibrant pulse!
A gateway to Sarawak’s treasure trove of culture, adventure, nature, food and festivals!
Our first stop, the annual Kenyalang CNY Bazaar — a feast for the senses!
The bazaar ranks among the must-visit places for locals and tourists
A CNY shoppers’ paradise — hundreds of stalls — truly, a voyage of discovery!
The stall operators — a shining example of Sarawak’s multicultural mosaic!
Our next stop — the iconic cat statue in the heart of Padungan, Kuching
Resplendent in Chinese New Year attire — ready to welcome the Year of the Wood Snake
The beauty and serenity of Chinese lanterns at the Malaysia-China Friendship Park
Throughout our whirlwind visits — the opportunity to experience Sarawak’s special brand of unity!
January 20, 2025
