Hakka heritage shines at cultural festival in Kuching, welcoming global guests [Video]

KUCHING (Nov 2): The Malaysian Hakka Cultural Association (MHCA) hosted its third edition of the ‘Hakka Rhythm- the Cultural Integration’ festival at the Christian Ecumenical Worship Centre here today.

With guests from around the globe including Hong Kong, Shenzhen, the United States, Singapore, Sabah, and Peninsular Malaysia, the event showcased Hakka’s cultural heritage in forms of artisanal crafts and cuisine, presented by 18 participating vendors.

A students’ art and craft competition also took place at the event, with the objectives to promote cultural preservation and knowledge of the Hakka culture among the young generation.

Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap, who was the event’s guest-of-honour, lauded the organisation for the hosting of the event.

“This festival embodies Sarawak’s spirit of unity and inclusivity, and through events like this, everyone can come together to celebrate and show their support for one another,” he said.

As a pledge of support, Yap presented a …