Sarawak Strengthens Heritage & Creative Industry Cooperation In Bandung
BANDUNG: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak is in Bandung, Indonesia, for an official working visit as part of its strategic engagement with regional heritage and craft institutions.
Bandung, often referred to as the “Paris of Java,” has long been recognised as a centre of history, heritage, and creative expression.
The visit was led by Sarawak Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan.
The delegation toured the Museum Konferensi Asia Afrika, a landmark institution commemorating the historic 1955 Asian–African Conference and symbolising cultural diplomacy and shared Global South heritage.
The visit provided insights into how the city integrates history, identity, and social memory into a dynamic heritage tourism ecosystem.
A key component of the programme was a discussion session with Dewan Kerajinan Nasional Daerah Jawa Barat (Dekranasda Jawa Barat), led by its Director, Ibu Noneng Komara Ningsih.
The dialogue focused on strengthening craft ecosystems, supporting design creativity, and enhancing intellectual property protection for artisans, while safeguarding heritage identity.
The delegation also visited Saung Angklung Udjo, a renowned heritage and performing arts centre dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional Sundanese music.
The angklung is recognised by UNESCO as Indonesia’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The visit highlighted how younger generations are actively exposed to and engaged with their local heritage through structured education and performance programmes, fostering a strong sense of pride and cultural ownership.
Sarawak delegation observed the existence of a comprehensive support system that nurtures talent development to ensure intergenerational knowledge transmission.
Also how the system integrates performing arts, education, craftsmanship and creative entrepreneurship into a sustainable heritage-based creative industry ecosystem. -UKASnews
