Sarawak Heritage Titbits: 沐胶：河流、硕莪与社区的记忆
你眼中的沐胶（Mukah），是否只是一个举办 Kaul 节庆的小镇？ 其实，在这片土地上，还有许多鲜为人知的故事。 河流孕育了社区，西米林养活了一代又一代的人，渔民随着潮汐出海，传统文化则在长辈与晚辈之间默默传承。这里不仅拥有丰富的历史，更承载着马兰诺（Melanau）族群珍贵的文化与生活记忆。 过去四年来，我走访沐胶各地，通过实地考察、访谈、摄影及社区参与，记录当地的历史、饮食文化、Kaul 节庆、硕莪产业，以及许多正在逐渐消失的传统技艺与生活方式。 这篇文章不仅是一段探索沐胶的旅程，更是一份关于文化的记录。希望在时代不断变迁的今天，我们仍能记住这些属于砂拉越、属于马兰诺人的珍贵文化遗产，并将它们传承给下一代。 如果你想了解： ✨ 为什么沐胶被誉为马兰诺文化的发源地？ ✨ Kaul 节庆背后真正的意义是什么？ ✨ 硕莪如何塑造了当地人的生活与文化？ ✨ 还有那些鲜为人知、值得被保存的故事…… 诚邀你阅读这篇文章，与我一起走进沐胶，认识这片充满故事与人情味的土地。 每一条河流，都承载着一段历史；每一种传统，都值得被珍惜；每一个社区，都拥有属于自己的文化记忆。 📖 欢迎点击阅读全文:Full Memories of Mukah一起发现沐胶最真实、最动人的故事。
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Sarawak Heritage Titbits: Church of St Francis Xavier, Kanowit
What stories lie behind one of Sarawak’s oldest Catholic missions? Flowing through the heart of Sarawak, the Rajang River has long served as a vital lifeline connecting communities, trade, and cultures. Nestled along its banks is the Church of St. Francis Xavier in Kanowit—a cornerstone of Roman Catholic heritage in central Sarawak since its founding in 1883.Historical records indicate that the original St. Francis Xavier Church [...]
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Sarawak Heritage Titbits: A Hidden Heritage in the Forest: Sacred Heart Chapel Bawan, Kanowit
Acknowledgements The author gratefully acknowledges Rev. Fr. George Omuto for sharing his knowledge, memories, and photographs of Sacred Heart Chapel Bawan. Appreciation is also extended to parish members, local residents, and all individuals who contributed information, guidance, and support during the documentation of this heritage site. A Hidden Heritage in the Forest: Sacred Heart Chapel Bawan, Kanowit Hidden within the forests of Kanowit stands one of [...]
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Sarawak Heritage Titbits: Shang Ti temple, Betong
Sarawak Heritage Titbits are contributions by Sarawak Heritage Society members or friends, in the form of illustrated, easy reading features on Sarawak heritage assets. We inaugurate this series with a presentation of Betong’s Shang Ti Temple, provided by the Editorial board of Betong Chinese Temple Charitable Trust Board, assisted by SHS Committee member Paulyn Yam. 砂拉越木中上帝庙 Shang Ti Temple, Betong, Sarawak 木中上帝庙信托委员编辑小组：沈宫辉，薛学华，郭惠珊，温燕秋整理 by the [...]
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Opinion: Is it time for Sarawak to consider Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) regulations?
Over the years, Sarawak has seen both successes and disappointments in the area of heritage protection and urban development. Looking back, one cannot help wondering whether some of the tensions, regrets and controversies we experienced might have been reduced if we had earlier adopted a process known internationally as Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA). Many people are already familiar with Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), where the [...]
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Heritage Speakers Series #30: Melanau Cultural Objects in European Museums (Sat 11 April 2026)
[updated 12/04/2026] On 11 April 2026 SHS hosted its 30th Heritage Speakers Series session, by Dr. Rolf Schlömer, an independent researcher from Germany who has spent years tracing and cataloguing Melanau cultural artefacts held in European museums. Dr. Schlömer, who worked in rural Sarawak in the 1970s under the German Volunteer Service, shared his findings and personal insights on the journeys of Melanau objects from [...]
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