Monday, June 15, 2009

Gong fest to showcase ethnic beats of Sarawak


KUCHING: The inaugural Sarawak Gong Festival in Miri will feature gong music from seven ethnic groups.

Organised by the Sarawak Museum Department, the festival on June 27 will feature musical gong performances from the Lun Bawang, Kayan, Tagal, Bisaya, Melanau, Iban and Bidayuh communities.

Eight to 10 groups will perform at the festival, each comprising five to seven musicians and five to seven dancers.

Museum director Ipoi Datan said various events had been lined up for the festival, including a workshop on the role of gongs in Sarawak society.

“For example, one of the topics will be gongs as a form of communication.

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