The State Library, Kuching, will host two Sarawakiana public talks on Friday 4 August :
9:00 to 11:30 am : ‘Sarawak Malay Drums: Artistic Heritage of the Sarawak Malays‘ (the art of Gendang Melayu Sarawak), by Sapia Morni
This talk may be in Malay language (we are seeking confirmation on this point).
More info : Hayati Sabil or Shasilla Bakhiar, 082-440 488 ext. 36/23 or hayatis2@sarawak.gov.my/ shasilla@sarawak.gov.my
2:30pm : ‘The Role and Significance of Pantun Iban‘ (traditional Iban oral litterature), by Dr Robert Menua Saleh (Tun Jugah Foundation)
This talk will be in English language.
Contact: : Rozanna Octovia, 082-440 488 ext. 19, rozanoru@sarawak.gov.my
Venue: Pustaka auditorium
Free admission