Tag Archives: localcraft

MR D.I.Y. Regional Art Competition & Exhibition With Theme “Identity & Diversity”

November 13, 2025Art/ Culture/ Heritage, Lifestyle, Muslims Friendly/ Shariah Compliant/ Halal Certifiedaha, AlwaysLowPrices, AlwaysTheSmarterChoice, Art, Art competition, artandcraft, artblogging, artcollaboration, artexhibition, ArwindKumar, asean, asia, asianartist, BersamaSatuBeliLokal, blog, blogger, bloggers, blogging, books, craft, electrical, exhibition, 马来西亚, food, home, IdentityAndDiversity, Indonesia, influencer, influencers, inspiration, kitacreators, Lifestyle, living, Local, Local business, localartist, localbrand, localcommunity, localcraft, Malayaperfumery, Malaysia, malaysian, MrDIY, MRDIYArtCompetition, MRDIYCares, MRDIYPlus, online, online order, online store, online-shopping, onlineorder, PANDAi, photography, poetry, pop-up, pop-up store, product, products, ProdukMRDIYTahanLebihLama, sharing, sharingiscaring, shop, shopping, Shopping mall, shoppingaddict, shoppingday, shoppingexperiences, shoppingmall, shoppingonline, sienny, siennylovesdrawing, sizzy, steamie, SubsidiaryCompanyofMRDIY, supportlocal, Thailand, Travel, wordpress, writingSiennyLovesDrawing

Hey 👋🏻 all, as an art enthusiast, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻😃 is so proud & excited to share about the colours of Southeast Asia 🌏 came alive at 📍 MR D.I.Y. Plus, Mid Valley Kuala Lumpur yesterday

She as an invited media member has witnessed the official winners announcement & prize 🏆 giving ceremony of the 1️⃣st-ever MR D.I.Y. Regional Art Competition, with the theme “Identity & Diversity”

This inaugural competition brought together talented artists from Indonesia 🇮🇩, Malaysia 🇲🇾 & Thailand 🇹🇭, marking an exciting 🆕 chapter for MR D.I.Y.’s long-running art 👨🏻‍🎨🧑🏻‍🎨👩🏻‍🎨🎨🖌️ initiative

The MR D.I.Y. Regional Art Exhibition presents a vibrant showcase of Southeast Asian storytelling, featuring artworks by national winners from 3️⃣ countries, each selected to compete at the regional level. Each piece offers a creative reflection on themes of identity, heritage & diversity, weaving together personal & cultural narratives

This impressive art exhibition is open to the public at MR D.I.Y. Plus in 📍 Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur, from NOW till 17 Nov 2025

A distinguished panel of 9️⃣ judges comprising representatives from Malaysia 🇲🇾, Thailand 🇹🇭 & Indonesia 🇮🇩 convened on 30 Oct 2025 to evaluate the submissions

The judging criteria focused on creativity, originality & the artists’ interpretation of the theme

The panel from Malaysia 🇲🇾 consisted of Mr Ivan Gabriel, Mr Bingley Sim & Ms Liong Mei Yin. From Thailand 🇹🇭, the panel comprised of Vichaya Mukdamanee, Subhachog Jumsai Na Ayudhya & Watjanasin Charuwattanakitti, while Indonesia 🇮🇩 was represented by Ristyo Hartanto, Budhy Irawati & Haryadi Tandio

The grand prize 🏆 for the Public Category was awarded to Mohd Al-Khuzairie (Malaysia 🇲🇾) for the evocative artwork titled “In the Mood for Love: Time & Memory”. The grand prize 🏆 in the Educational Category went to Ms Diandra Lamees (Indonesia 🇮🇩) for her expressive piece entitled “Upacara Imlek Versiku”

Commenting on the initiative, MR D.I.Y. Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Adrian Ong 👨🏻‍💼said, “This competition represents more than just art. It’s a celebration of who we are as a region

By connecting ↔️ artists from different countries, we hope to inspire more creativity, understanding & appreciation of the diverse cultures that make up Southeast Asia 🌏”

Launched in 2022, the MR D.I.Y. Art Competition aimed to nurture homegrown artistic talent and foster a vibrant, inclusive creative ecosystem in Malaysia 🇲🇾 The overwhelming response from local participants demonstrated the competition’s impact & potential, which encouraged MR D.I.Y. to expand the initiative to other nations, mirroring the brand’s regional expansion. Through this platform, MR D.I.Y. continue to champion arts & culture as powerful drivers of community, identity & social connection

It’s truly impressive with each winner’s artworks presented, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻😃 highly recommend all to pay it a visit at this art exhibition 💯👍🏻 to explore stunning artworks from Malaysia 🇲🇾, Indonesia 🇮🇩 & Thailand 🇹🇭

✨ Each piece tells a story, celebrating Identity & Diversity ✨

A big CONGRATULATIONS 👏🏻 🎉 to all well deserved talented artists & winners

Art, culture & stories unite 🧑🏻‍🎨👨🏻‍🎨🖌️🎨

Yes ✅, let’s immerse own self in the colors, creativity & stories behind every masterpiece

See you there 😉😁

The best 💯👍🏻is 🆓 admissions

📅 NOW till 17 Nov 2025
🕙 🔟am to 🔟pm
📍 3F, MR.DIY Plus, Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur

Do check out SiennyLovesDrawing’s YouTube shorts captured from official winners announcement & prize 🏆 giving ceremony of the 1️⃣st-ever MR D.I.Y. Regional Art Competition, with the theme “Identity & Diversity” via 📹🌐 https://youtube.com/shorts/GiooJ2cLRds , TikTok clip captured via 📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/7571989747107745045 , LinkedIn video via 📹🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_mrdiy-mrdiycares-mrdiyartcompetition-activity-7394527837329879040-tcik , XHS video via 📹🌐 http://xhslink.com/o/ABcjCRG8khK , Lemon8 video via 📹🌐 https://s.lemon8-app.com/al/GgsRTYjryd

For a full list of the winners & more information on the MR D.I.Y. Art Competition, visit the website via 🌐 mrdiy.com & social media pages, Facebook, Instagram & TikTok

#MRDIY #MRDIYCares #MRDIYArtCompetition #IdentityAndDiversity

MR D.I.Y. ’s 1st Giant Rice Cooker Pop-Up Store In Malaysia

October 1, 2025Lifestyle, Muslims Friendly/ Shariah Compliant/ Halal Certified, Property/ Home Living, User Experience / Product & Service Reviewaha, AlwaysLowPrices, AlwaysTheSmarterChoice, Art, artandcraft, ArwindKumar, BersamaSatuBeliLokal, blog, blogger, bloggers, blogging, craft, electrical, 马来西亚, Fahrenheit88, home, influencer, influencers, inspiration, kitacreators, Lifestyle, living, Local, Local business, localartist, localbrand, localcommunity, localcraft, Malayaperfumery, Malaysia, malaysian, MrDIY, online, online order, online store, online-shopping, onlineorder, PANDAi, poetry, pop-up, pop-up store, product, products, ProdukMRDIYTahanLebihLama, sharing, sharingiscaring, shop, shopping, Shopping mall, shoppingaddict, shoppingday, shoppingexperiences, shoppingmall, shoppingonline, sienny, siennylovesdrawing, sizzy, steamie, SubsidiaryCompanyofMRDIY, supportlocal, wordpress, writing, 毛绒公仔SiennyLovesDrawing

Hey 👋🏻 all, SiennyLovesDrawing just can’t wait to share here that today she as invited media member got amazed with a giant rice cooker pop-up store 😍🤩 located right in front of 📍 the Fahrenheit 88 Mall, Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia 🇲🇾

Hmm…What if you could step inside a rice cooker❓⁉️

MR D.I.Y. 💛 is NOW inviting all Malaysians 🇲🇾🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻👭🏻👬🏻👫🏻 to do just that with its 1️⃣st-ever giant rice cooker pop-up store

It’s part of its latest nationwide initiative ✨ Kini, Produk MR D.I.Y. 💛 Tahan Lebih Lama (Now, MR D.I.Y. products last even longer) ✨

This immersive installation completes with rising “steam 💨,” lively 🎵 🎶 & family-friendly activities, is MR D.I.Y.’s 💛 creative way of bringing its quality promise to life. This 16-foot-tall giant rice cooker 😍🤩 symbolises reliability & everyday comfort, just like the brand’s products, which are certified by leading national & international quality bodies, including Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara [SPAN] for water 💦 fittings, Standards & Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia [SIRIM] for quality 👍🏻 & safety standards, Certificate of Conformity to European Toy Safety Standard [COC EN71] for toy safety & Malaysian Communications & Multimedia Commission [MCMC] for multimedia equipment. These certifications highlight MR D.I.Y.’s 💛 dedication to providing products that are safer, stronger & meet the highest standards

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by MR DIY Malaysia (@mrdiy2u)

Yeah‼️MR D.I.Y. 💛 proves quality can be fun with a 16-foot-tall giant rice cooker pop-up 😍🤩

“Kini, Produk MR D.I.Y. Tahan Lebih Lama” initiative invites Malaysians to experience the brand’s promise of quality & value 💯👍🏻

From 1 to 12 October, 2025, visitors to Bukit Bintang can explore the playful pop-up, shop exclusive items & enjoy discounts on MR D.I.Y. 💛 products, including rice cookers, electric kettles, irons, trailing sockets, headphones 🎧, USB portable fans, lightbulbs 💡, bluetooth speakers 🔊 & earphones ear👂🏻

To mark the launch, MR D.I.Y. 💛 turned up the fun with a dance performance featuring 20 cute giant PANDAi mascots 😍🤩🐼🐼 This event also marked the debut of its limited-edition merchandise ~ The BUDDiY mini plushie series (Steamie ~ The rice cooker, Sizzy ~ The iron & A-Ha! ~ The lightbulb 💡). PANDAi sling bags, priced at RM25.90, are also available ✅ exclusively at the pop-up. Visitors spending RM25 or more on MR D.I.Y. products or PANDAi sling bags at the pop-up received a complimentary 🆓 BUDDiY mini plushie 💯💖

“These products represent who we are – a brand that’s creative, accessible & always thinking of our customers,” said Mr Alex Goh 👨🏻‍💼, Vice President, Marketing, MR D.I.Y. Group 💛

“For over 20 years, Malaysians 🇲🇾🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻👭🏻👬🏻👫🏻 have trusted us to deliver quality at affordable prices. Today, we’re demonstrating that our products are designed to last. With ‘Kini, Produk MR D.I.Y. 💛 Tahan Lebih Lama,’ we’re proving that ‘cheap’ can be good & good doesn’t have to be expensive. It’s all part of how we deliver value beyond ~ Always Low ⬇️ Prices ~”

This “Kini, Produk MR D.I.Y. Tahan Lebih Lama” initiative is also being rolled out across MR D.I.Y.’s 💛 1,500+ stores nationwide 🇲🇾, with special promotions on selected products that meet certified ✅ quality standards

@siennylovesdraw
Hey 👋🏻 all, SiennyLovesDrawing just can’t wait to share here that today she as invited media member got amazed with a giant rice cooker pop-up store 😍🤩 located right in front of 📍 the Fahrenheit 88 Mall, Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia 🇲🇾 Hmm…What if you could step inside a rice cooker❓⁉️ MR D.I.Y. 💛 is NOW inviting all Malaysians 🇲🇾🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻👭🏻👬🏻👫🏻 to do just that with its 1️⃣st-ever giant rice cooker pop-up store It’s part of its latest nationwide initiative ✨ Kini, Produk MR D.I.Y. 💛 Tahan Lebih Lama (Now, MR D.I.Y. products last even longer) ✨ So, what are you all waiting for ❓⁉️ Let’s drop by 📍 Fahrenheit 88 Mall to join the experience & enjoy capture your cute & Instagrammable OOTDs 📹📸 with this huge MR D.I.Y.’s 1️⃣st ‘rice cooker’ pop-up store 💛 📍 MR D.I.Y. Pop-up Store, Fahrenheit88, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾 🗓️ 1 Oct to 12 Oct 2025 🎉 Weekend Specials ~ Saturday & Sunday Dates: 4, 5, 11 & 12 Oct 2025 Time 🕛: 12PM | 3PM | 6PM ✨ Fun activities ✨ ✅ Watch 👀 the rice cooker steam in action ✅ Meet 👋🏻🐼 PANDAi mascots up close ✅ Take on the Whisper Challenge ✅ Win exciting giveaways 🎁 Read more via blog link at bio #MRDIY #ProdukMRDIYTahanLebihLama #BUDDiY #AlwaysLowPrices #AlwaysTheSmarterChoice
♬ Good Energy – Jeppe Reil

Whether you’re snapping a selfie 🤳🏻 with Steamie the rice cooker, collecting a limited-edition PANDAi 🐼 sling bag, or discovering how MR D.I.Y.’s 💛 products stand the test of time, this is 1️⃣ pop-up that promises both fun & function 😃😁

So, what are you all waiting for ❓⁉️

Let’s drop by📍 Fahrenheit 88 Mall to join the experience & enjoy capture your cute & Instagrammable OOTDs 📹📸 with this huge MR D.I.Y.’s 1️⃣st ‘rice cooker’ pop-up store 💛

📍 MR D.I.Y. 💛 Pop-up Store, Fahrenheit88, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾
🗓️ 1 Oct to 12 Oct 2025
🎉 Weekend Specials ~ Saturday & Sunday
Dates: 4, 5, 11 & 12 Oct 2025
Time 🕛: 12PM | 3PM | 6PM

✨ Fun activities ✨

Watch 👀 the rice cooker steam in action 💨
Meet 👋🏻🐼 PANDAi mascots up close
Take on the Whisper Challenge
Win exciting giveaways 🎁

MR D.I.Y.💛 is Malaysia’s 🇲🇾 largest home improvement retailer known for its ‘Always Low ⬇️ Prices’, has unveiled an exciting 🆕 chapter in its journey to add value to the lives of Malaysians ~ the ‘MR D.I.Y. PANDAi 💛🐼 Jaga Anda’ [MR D.I.Y.💛 Knows How to Care for You] community initiative

MR D.I.Y.💛 Group (M) Berhad is a home-grown enterprise with more than 1,300 stores nationwide across 3️⃣ brands (MR. D.I.Y., MR. DOLLAR & MR. TOY) & in Brunei 🇧🇳 The retailer is also a master franchisee of the EMTOP brand in Malaysia 🇲🇾 It has been dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all of its stores nationwide & online via 🛒🛍️🌐 mrdiy.com.my

All MR D.I.Y.💛 stores are managed directly & often works in collaboration 🤝🏻 with other mass merchandise retailers or owners of malls or shop front properties. MR D.I.Y.💛 stores offer a wide selection of approximately 17K SKUs across 5️⃣ major categories, namely hardware; household & furnishing; electrical; stationery & sports equipment products; & others (This comprising amongst others toys, car 🚗 accessories, jewellery 💍, cosmetics 💄, food & beverage items, health & personal care)

MR D.I.Y.💛 strives to always put customers 1️⃣st by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality 💯👍🏻 & value-for-money, holding true to MR D.I.Y.💛 motto ~ “ALWAYS LOW ⬇️ PRICES” ~

Yes ✅, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻😃😁 was happy excited to witness this launch event today as invited media member

All visitors to Fahrenheit88, Bukit Bintang area definitely being greeted 👋🏻 by an impressive MR D.I.Y.’s💛 16-foot-tall rice cooker pop-up store that drawing the attention of families & passersby 😍🤩

Do check out her X thread via 📌 🌐 https://x.com/SiennyLovesDraw/status/1973353912406253924 , LinkedIn album via 📸🤳🏻🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_mrdiy-produkmrdiytahanlebihlama-buddiy-activity-7379121494532153344-FoEt , TikTok clip via 📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/7556201801771453703 , YouTube shorts via 📹🌐 https://youtube.com/shorts/VTfY7-aAgqU , XHS video 📹🌐 http://xhslink.com/o/8KecTW7kNvr & Lemon8 video via 📹🌐 https://s.lemon8-app.com/al/GgUkMRMkwQ

More details about this MR D.I.Y.’s 💛 latest pop-up store via 🌐 mrdiy.com & 🌐 mrdiy.com.my, OR follow @MRDIYMalaysia on both Facebook & Instagram

#MRDIY #ProdukMRDIYTahanLebihLama #BUDDiY #PANDAiJagaAnda #ExclusivePreview #VIPexperience #MRDOLLAR #MRDIYTahanLebihLama #Fahrenheit88 #TambahJimat #AlwaysLowPrices #AlwaysTheSmarterChoice

#BersamaSatuBeliLokal With MR.DOLLAR

September 5, 2024Lifestyle, Muslims Friendly/ Shariah Compliant/ Halal Certified, User Experience / Product & Service ReviewArt, artandcraft, BathGarden, BersamaSatuBeliLokal, blog, blogger, bloggers, blogging, Casesbyazza, ClaireOrganics, craft, Dododots, HIAS, HIASjewellery, influencer, influencers, Kameliacosmetics, kitacreators, Lifestyle, Lilinandco, Local, Local business, localartist, localbrand, localcommunity, localcraft, Malayaperfumery, Malaysia, malaysian, MrDIY, online, online order, online store, online-shopping, onlineorder, Oxwhite, RM1plus, sharing, sharingiscaring, shop, shopping, Shopping mall, shoppingaddict, shoppingday, shoppingexperiences, shoppingmall, shoppingonline, sienny, siennylovesdrawing, SubsidiaryCompanyofMRDIY, supportlocal, Unbox, unboxing, Wunderbath, ZoeArissaSiennyLovesDrawing

Hey 👋🏻 all, as you all following from SiennyLovesDrawing’s social media platforms will sure noted that she has attended MR DIY’s #BersamaSatuBazaar recently as invited media member

It was also a soft launch of the Mr Dollar’s 🆕 collaboration 🤝🏻 with 11 local brands 💖🇲🇾😍

Do check out her IG reel posted via 📹🌐 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_Svo34SZdo/ & read more via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2024/08/30/lets-celebrate-merdeka-mr-d-i-y-s-first-merdeka-bazaar/

As a support local enthusiast, she is happy excited to sharing more about 💖🇲🇾💯🛒🛍️ #BersamaSatuBeliLokal With MR.DOLLAR here

Yes ✅, these products are EXCLUSIVELY ONLY available ✅ at MR.DOLLAR for a limited time ~ While stocks last, so be quick to drop by & grab ya 😁 😉

Each item under RM30 only, wow 🤩😲

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by simplestraightforward (@simplestraightforward)

MR.DOLLAR is NOW having its exciting 🆕 collaboration with 11 local Malaysian brands 💖🇲🇾😍

✨Dododots

Dododots ~ Pastel colourful, fun & cute pimple & beauty patches 😍

TikTok: @dododots.my & @dododots.official , & IG: @dododots

✨Wunderbath

Let’s adds a whole 🆕 level of fun bath time with Wunderbath’s quirky & fun bath bomb products. Suitable for both adults & kids ya 🛁

TikTok: @wunderbath & @wunderbath.co , & IG: @wunderbath.co

✨Casesbyazza

A fabulous phone 📱 makeover with Casesbyazza’s collection of super fun & quirky Malaysian phone cases, including the totally awesome seashell pop socket on it

Also its cross collaboration with Wunderbath & Kamelia Cosmetics 😍🤩

TikTok: @casesbyazzamy & @casesbyazza , & IG: @casesbyazza

✨Bath Garden 🧖🏻‍♀️🚿

Bath Garden ~ Indulge guilt-🆓 self-care treats with top-notch hygiene goodies

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻💖 especially loves English Pear 🍐 fragrance ~ sweet 😁

TikTok & IG: @bathgarden.my

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by simplestraightforward (@simplestraightforward)

✨Kamelia Cosmetics 💄

Let’s your beauty sparkle & shine with Kamelia Cosmetics magical 💄 collection

TikTok & IG: @kameliacosmetics

✨HIAS jewellery 💛

Let’s celebrate local craftsmanship in style by shine bright & elevate our style with HIAS jewellery

TikTok & IG: @hias.jewellery

✨Zoe Arissa 🧕🏻🧣

Zoe Arissa’s chic, modest pieces-stylish, comfortable & budget-friendly hijab for my Muslims girl friends

SiennyLovesDrawing is using it as scarf 👩🏻💖🧣 to style her OOTD 😍 & brings this beautiful hijab whenever she is visiting Muslims compliance destinations eg. Mosque 🕌for her Muslims friendly content creation

TikTok: @za.hijab , & IG: @zoe_arissa

✨Oxwhite

Let’s enjoy Oxwhite’s comfy panties for ladies

TikTok: @oxwhitemyofficial , & IG: @oxwhite.my

✨Malaya Perfumery

A world of fresh rose 🌹 & fabulous with Malaya Perfumery’s one-of-a-kind floral scents

TikTok & IG: @malayaperfumery

✨ Claire Organics 💚

Claire Organics join the fun-your go-to for fabulous organic soothing goodies & more

TikTok & IG: @claireorganics

✨Lilin+Co 🕯️

Lilin+Co’s delightful scents from its aroma oil to transform any space into a cozy & fragrant retreat

TikTok & IG: @lilinandco

Let’s support local Malaysian products, quick quick check these exclusive 11 brands’ product range at MR.DOLLAR’s physical stores 🏬 & online too, happy shopping 🛒🛍️ all

Guess what ❓⁉️

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻😁 has visited MR.DOLLAR Mytown Kuala Lumpur outlet & enjoyed max her #supportlocal happy shopping time 🏬🛒 🛍️

Do check out her TikTok photos album captured from her recent happy shopping time 🏬🛒 🛍️ at MR.DOLLAR Mytown Kuala Lumpur outlet via 📸🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/photo/7410666356691012865, XHS photos album via 📸🌐 http://xhslink.com/A/hi2xtl, Lemon8 photos album via 📸🌐 https://s.lemon8-app.com/al/GTFfkeNFrQR & 📸🌐 https://s.lemon8-app.com/al/GQMcUeNFrQR

#BersamaSatuBeliLokal #MRDOLLAR #SubsidiaryCompanyofMRDIY #RM1plus #BathGarden #Dododots #Oxwhite #Lilinandco #Kameliacosmetics #Malayaperfumery #HIAS #HIASjewellery #ClaireOrganics #ZoeArissa #Casesbyazza #Wunderbath #kitacreators #Lifestyle #supportlocal

Award Winning Annual Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival Returns This June 2023

April 6, 2023Art/ Culture/ Heritage, Lifestyle, Malaysia, Muslims Friendly/ Shariah Compliant/ Halal Certified, Travel/ Tourismactivities Malaysia, Art, artandcraft, artblogging, blog, blogger, bloggers, blogging, community, craft, cultural, culturaldance, culture, cultures, EastMalaysia, event, eventcoverage, festival, festive, festivecelebration, gatherwithmusic, heritage #culture, influencer, influencers, Kuching, Local, Local business, localartist, localbrand, localcommunity, localcraft, LocalExpert, localfood, locallife, madeformusic, MoreToDiscover, music, musical, Muslim, RainforestWorldMusicFestival, reflections, RWMF, RWMF2023, Sarawak, SarawakCulture, SarawakFestival, SarawakTourismBoard, sharing, sharingiscaring, sienny, siennylovesdrawing, STB, talent, talentsSiennyLovesDrawing

Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 is so excited to share that the annual Sarawak’s Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF2023) is happening from 23 to 25 June 2023 😃😁

Guess what❓⁉️

The Grammy Award winner & nominee 🏆, Gipsy Kings ft. Tonino Baliardo from France 🇫🇷 among the 199 musicians from 12 countries will be performing at the upcoming annual Sarawak’s RWMF2023 😁

Again, this 3️⃣-day music festival is to celebrating 🥳🎉🎊 the diversity of world music 🎵🎶🎼 at Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia 🇲🇾 with daytime music workshops, cultural displays, craft displays, food stalls & main-stage evening concerts 💯👍🏻

Hmm…Are you excited to attend RWMF2023 just like SiennyLovesDrawing❓⁉️

Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is targeting more than 20K visitors at RWMF2023, wow 😲
RWMF’s potential to be Regional Hub for Music Tourism & Performing Arts & World-Level Sustainable, Eco-friendly Festival 💚💯
Sarawak, Malaysia 🇲🇾 sets to become leading player in Responsible Tourism & Southeast Asia🌎 ’s Leading Destination in Eco-Tourism
RWMF2023 ticket 🎫🎟️ sales will open this 15 Apr, just can’t wait 😁

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by RainforestWorldMusicFestival (@rwmf.official)

RWMF features a wide range of performances from traditional music, to world fusion & contemporary world music 💯👍🏻

This 26th RWMF will be Sarawak’s unforgettable ambassador to delivering sounds of Sarawak for the ears 👂🏻👂🏻 & hearts ❤️❤️ of music lovers worldwide

It’s organised by STB to meet the musicians & fans of world music across the globe, then to congregating, sharing & experiencing different sounds from across the world 💕🎵🎶🎼🌍

This 2023 festival’s line-up will feature a total of 199 musicians from 12 countries, across 4️⃣ continents to perform a diverse range of music genres, including Grammy Awards winner 🏆, Gipsy Kings ft. Tonino Baliardo from France 🇫🇷 of such hits as ‘Djobi Djoba’ & ‘Bamboleo’ set to enthral visitors with their pop-oriented music, distantly derived from traditional flamenco & rumba genres 😃😁

Other international performers include;

‘Big Mountain’ from Jamaica/USA 🇯🇲 🇺🇲
‘Safi Theatre’ from Tanzania 🇹🇿
‘Rastak’ from Iran 🇮🇷
‘Fasylive’ from Maldives 🇲🇻
‘Afriquoi’ from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
‘Chatusram’ from India 🇮🇳
‘Rizal Hadi & Folk’ from Indonesia 🇮🇩
‘Ethno Thai Fusion Sound Band’ from Thailand 🇹🇭

The line-up will also include performers from Japan 🇯🇵, Hong Kong 🇭🇰 & Singapore 🇸🇬

Absolutely not to be missed‼️ 💯👍🏻 Especially for all music lovers 💕🎵🎶🎼

“While the international performers are undoubtedly the highlight of the event, we must also acknowledge the exceptional local performers & bands who have thrived as a result of RWMF over the years. They are a testament to the transformative power of music 🎵🎶🎼 & culture in creating positive impacts on our communities.” Shared by the Sarawak’s Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry & Performing Arts, YB Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah 👨🏻‍💼 at the recent launch of 26th RWMF

YB Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah 👨🏻‍💼 also called for support of local musical talents who will perform at RWMF2023, including Zee Avi, Suk Binie, APU, Nadir, Steve Thornton & Afro Asia, Sada Borneo, Tuku Kame, Nading Rhapsody, Geng Wak Long, Buloh Berkocak, At Adau, Meruked & Orang Orang Drum Theatre

Ohh ya…YB Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah 👨🏻‍💼 has emphasized during the RWMF launch that no specific dress code restrictions imposed as long as none visitors come naked aka “bogel” in Malaysia’s national language, you may check out his TikTok clip captured 📹🌐

@ybkarimhamzah

#rainforestworldmusicfestival #rwmf #Sarawak #tiktoksarawak #sarawaktiktok #malaysiatiktok #ybkarimhamzah #worldmusic #sukasarawak #fyp

♬ original sound – ybkarimhamzah – ybkarimhamzah

Sharing the theme of this 2023 festival, ‘REFLECTIONS’, the Minister invited the audience to reflect on the humble beginnings of RWMF, with merely 300 spectators for its 1️⃣st-ever concert back in 1998. The event has now grown to be Sarawak’s ‘Star Festival’ & internationally renowned platform, it even being recognised as 1️⃣ of the 25 best International Festivals, placing Sarawak in a position to be the Regional Hub for Music Tourism & Performing Arts

Yes ✅, RWMF is listed as Top 25 Best International Festivals awarded by Songlines Magazine for 6️⃣ consecutive years ie. 2010 to 2015👏🏻👍🏻💯

STB CEO, Mr Sharzede Datu Haji Salleh Askor 🧑🏽‍💼 shared, “Reflecting on the course of events 26 years ago, I am glad that STB had undertaken the task & am proud to witness & be part of the growth of RWMF from its humble beginnings, to being recognised as a music festival of international stature. We look forward to reflecting on the next 25 years as we move towards making the RWMF a platform for Sarawak to push on sustainability & ecotourism 💚 for the next generation of music lovers 💕🎵🎶🎼”

Targeting will be attending by more than 20K visitors for RWMF 2023, Mr Sharzede Datu Haji Salleh Askor 🧑🏽‍💼 added that the RWMF’s international recognition had expanded from an acclaimed world music platform, to being acknowledged as Sarawak’s keystone festival that strongly advocates Responsible Tourism, in its quest to become 1️⃣ of the world’s most sustainable, eco-friendly festivals 💚

Proactive measures had been taken by Sarawak towards creating & implementing a sustainable, eco-friendly festival in previous editions of the festival. Together with the State’s tourism players for the RWMF, STB had previously embarked on activities which included ❌ banning of single use plastics, encouraging upcycling used materials, exploring innovative solutions to waste management & even providing shuttle buses 🚌🚌 to ferry festival-goers to alleviate carbon emission, energy conservation & environmental education, encouraging participation in greening initiatives 💚 all towards making Responsible Tourism the ‘norm’

So, why must not miss to attend RWMF❓⁉️

Do check out IG reel below for the 11 reasons to visit

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by The Score Magazine (@highonscore)

STB welcoming 🤗 & invites all visitors from Malaysia 🇲🇾 & around the world 🌍 to RWMF for a holistic experience & emotion of the entire festival, which promises harmony, diversity, & culture, connected by music 🎵🎶🎼 & dance 💃🕺🩰

Visitors will experience various emotions in their purest & most authentic form ~ Unforgettable, wild, tribal, cultural, & authentic expressions that are unique to Sarawak of East Malaysia 🇲🇾

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻👩🏻‍💻 only attended once the 3️⃣-day virtual RWMF 2021 (Links as below). Yes ✅, it was during the global health pandemic, not yet personally be at RWMF physically at the festival

Day 1️⃣📹🌐 https://youtu.be/o9ysdpf0FcE
Day 2️⃣📹🌐 https://www.youtube.com/live/ZEiiqM0iDA8
Day 3️⃣📹🌐 https://www.youtube.com/live/FnfO4vFpcsY

Let’s grab the RWMF 2023 ticket 🎫🎟️ to attend together gather ya 💕🎵🎶🎼😁💯🇲🇾👍🏻

Hmm…SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 wishes that RWMF will be her reason for 1️⃣st travel to Sarawak, East Malaysia 🇲🇾, yes ✅ the only state in Malaysia that she has yet to travel 🧳 & explore as a support local travel lover 😃😁

She is preparing her handrawn doodle for RWMF at the moment, with hope that the laws of attraction 🧲 will bring her to share more about RWMF with you all here from her 1️⃣st physical experience at this award winning festival ya 😉 Wishing her best of luck ya 🍀🌟🌠🙏🏻🤞🏻

Website 🌐: https://rwmf.net/

#sarawak #MoreToDiscover #SarawakCulture #SarawakFestival #RWMF #RWMF2023

Folkcharm Travels with Air Asia Foundation

March 8, 2018Art/ Culture/ Heritage, Lifestyle, Thailand, Travel/ TourismAirAsia, AirAsiaxWUF9, Art, artpassion, asean, blog, blogger, bloggers, blogging, cotton, cottonpicking, DestinationGOOD, DGxWUF9, empowerment, ethicalcrafts, ethnic, experience, Feature, folkart, folkcharmjourney, folkcraft, handloom, handmade, healthylifestyle, influencer, influencers, life, Lifestyle, localcraft, locallife, locallysourced, locals, Malaysia, natural, organic, organiccotton, rural, sharing, sharingiscaring, sienny, siennylovesdrawing, simplelife, socialenterprise, Thailand, ThinkCityxWUF9, tradition, Travel/ Tourism, travelling, villagelife, weaver, wordpress, WUF9SiennyLovesDrawing

Today, Happy International Women’s Day ‼️3️⃣8️⃣🙋🏻‍♀️👩🏻💃🚶🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️👭👵🏻👩🏻‍💼👩🏻‍💻💇🏻‍♀️😘😍

Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 was invited 📩📧💌 by Air Asia Foundation to attend & witness the ethical fashion 👚👕👗🧣show “Loom to Life” by Folkcharm Crafts 👚👕👗🧣from Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭

It was an eco-fashion ♻️ show which happened on 🔟 Feb i.e. during the Social Enterprise Market 🛒🛍🎁 named Destination: GOOD at 📍2️⃣, Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur, West Malaysia 🇲🇾 from 7️⃣ to 1️⃣3️⃣ Feb 2018🤗

Do enjoy a short clip 📹🎥 captured by her before the fashion show 👚👕👗🧣started,

The fashion show 👚👕👗🧣opening by Yap Mun Ching, Executive Director 👩🏻‍💼 of Air Asia Foundation, & Passawee T. Kodaka, founder 💁🏻‍♀️ of FolkCharm Crafts (with short Bob hairstyle)😊

Thailand’s 🇹🇭 Folkcharm Crafts 👚👕👗🧣~ Live sustainably ✅ by knowing the origins of what you wear ~ brings the ethical wear 👚👕👗🧣 from the streets of Bangkok 🇹🇭 & Tokyo 🇯🇵 to KL 🇲🇾 catwalk – modelled by the sizzling AirAsia crews👩🏻‍✈️👨🏻‍✈️

What❓⁉️Air Asia crews👨🏻‍✈️👩🏻‍✈️❓⁉️

Nope, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 was truly impressed 😍🤩 & thought they are all professional models🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️ Bravo‼️👏🏻👏🏻

Do enjoy a short clip 📹🎥 captured by her from the fashion show,

~ We just love ❤️ all things NATURAL💚❗️ ~ FolkCharm Crafts 👚👕👗🧣was having their much-loved 💚 cotton-based apparels & accessories on display at the market🛒🛍🎁

She loves 😍 the great 👍🏻 workmanship & each details from handcrafts art 👕 👚👗🧣of Folkcharm Crafts❤️

Truly amazing‼️ It’s once said the longer you wear it, it will become softer after👍🏻🤩

Do enjoy a short clip 🎥📹 of all its apparels 👕👚👗🧣& accessories captured by her from her visit to the Social Enterprise Market🛒🛍🎁

With grant 💰 from Air Asia Foundation, Folkcharm Crafts 👚👕👗🧣has to develop seasonal, customisable tours 🛫 to villages in Loei 🏞 Province & the travellers👫👭👬 will,

Experience the rural way of life that revolves around the craft community in beautiful untouched Loei🏞
Stay in traditional village accommodation🛌
Eat home-cooked 👨🏻‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳 North-Eastern Thai 🌶 meals by the locals
Engage in activities e.g. cotton-weaving, basketry, soap-making, crop-harvesting, natural dye etc.😉

Hmm…This kind of travel 🎒🕶🛫 definitely worth to participate ✅ as it’s educational for both adults 👩🏻👨🏻👴🏻👵🏻 & kids👧🏻🧒🏻👦🏻🧑🏻 , perhaps SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 will join in too, if so, do stay tune for her travelling 🎒🕶🧢👟 sharing 👩🏻‍💻📝 then

More details, https://www.airasiafoundation.com/social-enterprise/folkcharm/

Website🌐: http://folkcharm.com/folkcharm-travels/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/folkcharm/

Hmm…Have you shop 🛒🛍🎁 for a good cause before❓⁉️

This Destination: GOOD Social Enterprise Market has retailed over 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ sustainably produced items from Asean 🌎 social enterprises. All the items were so uniquely precious handcrafted. A must visit when they are having subsequent markets 🛒🛍🎁 in the future👍🏻😃

Again, more about Air Asia Foundation❓⁉️

It has established since March 2012 as the philanthropic arm of the AirAsia Group. The Foundation is mandated to support ✅ social enterprises as a way of empowering underprivileged individuals👬👭👫 , as well as projects that seek to preserve & revive the region’s unique cultural heritage. Through its work, the Foundation is committed to helping build an ASEAN 🌎 of the future👆🏻👍🏻

When people 🗣👤👥 ask, “Why social entrepreneurship❓⁉️”

It’s because money 💰 goes a long way if people 👫👭👬 know how to use it sustainably✅ Hence, the born of Air Asia Foundation😀

Find out more via,

Website🌐: https://www.airasiafoundation.com/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/AirAsiaFoundation/

#ThinkCityxWUF9 #DGxWUF9 #AirAsiaxWUF9 #DestinationGOOD #socialenterprise #Asean #WUF9 #AirAsia #cotton #organiccotton #cottonpicking #natural #organic #locallysourced #locallife #weaver #handmade #organic #handloom#localcraft #folkcraft #folkart #ethnic #rural #tradition #simplelife#ethicalcrafts #folkcharmjourney #thailand #empowerment #locals #villagelife #rural

Sharing is caring ~ Please share this to support SiennyLovesDrawing’s blogging passion:

Sharing is caring ~ Please share this to support SiennyLovesDrawing’s blogging passion:

✨Dododots

✨Wunderbath

✨Casesbyazza

✨Bath Garden 🧖🏻‍♀️🚿

✨Kamelia Cosmetics 💄

✨HIAS jewellery 💛

✨Zoe Arissa 🧕🏻🧣

✨Oxwhite

✨Malaya Perfumery

✨ Claire Organics 💚

✨Lilin+Co 🕯️

Sharing is caring ~ Please share this to support SiennyLovesDrawing’s blogging passion:

Sharing is caring ~ Please share this to support SiennyLovesDrawing’s blogging passion:

Sharing is caring ~ Please share this to support SiennyLovesDrawing’s blogging passion: