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Photography Contest - Padawan Through The Lens
Step into the heart of Padawan and tell its story through the power of photography. Padawan Through The Lens 2026 invites photographers of all skill levels to capture the people, places and moments that define this unique municipality. From breathtaking natural landscapes and vibrant multicultural communities to thriving townships, local traditions and hidden gems, every photograph has the power to inspire. Whether you shoot with a DSLR or mirrorless camera, this is your opportunity to showcase Padawan's beauty, creativity and identity while competing for attractive prizes and having your work featured in exhibitions, roadshows and official publications. Entries must be submitted within the official competition period. The submission deadline is 30 November 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
CROSS OVER Vol. 64 in Malaysia
CROSS OVER Vol.64 In Malaysia Come October 2026, CROSS OVER, a travelling exhibition by a Japanese alternative art collective active since 2017, will be held at HAUS KCH in Kuching for its 64th edition. CROSS OVER Vol. 64 celebrates contemporary expression through the works of 15 Japanese artists with a variety of styles, from paintings to sculptures. Admission is free, so please do come along! ■Date : 1-7 Oct 2026 | 11:00-18:00 ■CROSS OVER IG : @cross_over_peddy_pot ■HAUS KCH IG : @hauskch ■Artist : Airi Kaneda | Ayano | CaNNNA | DOI NORIKO | emi | ITOH KANA | Kei Tachibana | Maki Kuwata | Mitsuki Mio | Ogura Mao | Ohashi Koga | RIE | Shiho Yamazaki | Yano Sayaka | Yukari Shirota ■Address : First Floor, HAUS KCH, Lot 263, Yun Phin Building, JaIan Padungan, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
ITOK FEST
Itok Fest is a music festival held in Kuching, Sarawak. This festival aims to celebrate musical heritage of both Sarawak & Indonesia, fostering cultural exchange and significantly boosting tourism in Kuching. With Silet Open Up proposed as the headliner act, complemented by Indonesian icons and Sarawak's most influential artists. Itok Fest is poised to attract a broad audience, generate substantial media interest, and establish itself as a signature event in the regional cultural calendar.
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FROM POP TO METAL VOL.9 [MALAYSIA TOUR] - KUCHING SARAWAK
FROM POP TO METAL VOL. 9 MALAYSIA TOUR – SARAWAK is a live music event presented by Insider Space & Insider Satellite Ipoh as part of the INSIDER 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, featuring seven Malaysian bands — Shavenkids, Heroine, Sinus Tachycardia, Kolbenfaust, Ogoshi Rebels, Saturday Heroes and Exhale My Ozone. The event will take place on 3 October 2026 (Saturday), 5:00 PM at Appleseeds Studio, Kuching, Sarawak. Tickets are RM20 for Presale and RM30 at the Door, with Presale tickets available through UberTickets at frompoptometal9.ubertickets.asia.
INDIE THEATRE PROJECT
Indie Theatre Project 3.0 is back for its third edition, bringing theatre, music, and live performances into an open-air setting at The Plant House, Sarawak Museum. Join us on 3rd & 4th October 2026 for two nights of stories, sounds, and performances under the night sky. Expect theatre acts, live music, local artists, creative booths, and a few surprises along the way. Tickets are RM18 per day, with limited tickets available for each day. Come for the stories, stay for the night.
PADAWAN RAFT SAFARI 2026 ( International Edition)
PADAWAN RAFT SAFARI IS COMING!! Whether you're here for adventure or the competition, this is one rafting experience you don't want to miss!! ( We have Day 1 - Raft Experience Day / Day 2 - Race Day ). . GATHER YOUR TEAM, GET READY FOR RAPIDS AND RAFT WITH US!
PAINT & MANIFEST
Combining painting and manifestation is a powerful way to visualize goals. This workshop starts off with 10 minutes yoga breathwork and visualising techniques to inspire the art. Participants can take their time to paint as they sip on tea, have snacks and enjoy views on the ocean as they paint their dreams. RM50 per person Take home your art and place in space you can see it everyday to make it happen.
Morning Flow at Yogini Studio
MORNING FLOW @ YOGINI 🧘🏻♀️✨ In conjunction with WAK Festival🌿 Start your morning with gentle movement, stretching & breathwork. 🗓️ Every Monday & Wednesday 🕤 9:30 AM 📍 Yogini Studio, Bangunan Aiman, Satok, Kuching No pressure. No judgement. Just come, move, breathe & enjoy. 🤍 Book thru www.yoginistudio.com.my
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Photography Contest - Padawan Through The Lens
Step into the heart of Padawan and tell its story through the power of photography. Padawan Through The Lens 2026 invites photographers of all skill levels to capture the people, places and moments that define this unique municipality. From breathtaking natural landscapes and vibrant multicultural communities to thriving townships, local traditions and hidden gems, every photograph has the power to inspire. Whether you shoot with a DSLR or mirrorless camera, this is your opportunity to showcase Padawan's beauty, creativity and identity while competing for attractive prizes and having your work featured in exhibitions, roadshows and official publications. Entries must be submitted within the official competition period. The submission deadline is 30 November 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
CROSS OVER Vol. 64 in Malaysia
CROSS OVER Vol.64 In Malaysia Come October 2026, CROSS OVER, a travelling exhibition by a Japanese alternative art collective active since 2017, will be held at HAUS KCH in Kuching for its 64th edition. CROSS OVER Vol. 64 celebrates contemporary expression through the works of 15 Japanese artists with a variety of styles, from paintings to sculptures. Admission is free, so please do come along! ■Date : 1-7 Oct 2026 | 11:00-18:00 ■CROSS OVER IG : @cross_over_peddy_pot ■HAUS KCH IG : @hauskch ■Artist : Airi Kaneda | Ayano | CaNNNA | DOI NORIKO | emi | ITOH KANA | Kei Tachibana | Maki Kuwata | Mitsuki Mio | Ogura Mao | Ohashi Koga | RIE | Shiho Yamazaki | Yano Sayaka | Yukari Shirota ■Address : First Floor, HAUS KCH, Lot 263, Yun Phin Building, JaIan Padungan, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
FROM POP TO METAL VOL.9 [MALAYSIA TOUR] - KUCHING SARAWAK
FROM POP TO METAL VOL. 9 MALAYSIA TOUR – SARAWAK is a live music event presented by Insider Space & Insider Satellite Ipoh as part of the INSIDER 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, featuring seven Malaysian bands — Shavenkids, Heroine, Sinus Tachycardia, Kolbenfaust, Ogoshi Rebels, Saturday Heroes and Exhale My Ozone. The event will take place on 3 October 2026 (Saturday), 5:00 PM at Appleseeds Studio, Kuching, Sarawak. Tickets are RM20 for Presale and RM30 at the Door, with Presale tickets available through UberTickets at frompoptometal9.ubertickets.asia.
INDIE THEATRE PROJECT
Indie Theatre Project 3.0 is back for its third edition, bringing theatre, music, and live performances into an open-air setting at The Plant House, Sarawak Museum. Join us on 3rd & 4th October 2026 for two nights of stories, sounds, and performances under the night sky. Expect theatre acts, live music, local artists, creative booths, and a few surprises along the way. Tickets are RM18 per day, with limited tickets available for each day. Come for the stories, stay for the night.
PADAWAN RAFT SAFARI 2026 ( International Edition)
PADAWAN RAFT SAFARI IS COMING!! Whether you're here for adventure or the competition, this is one rafting experience you don't want to miss!! ( We have Day 1 - Raft Experience Day / Day 2 - Race Day ). . GATHER YOUR TEAM, GET READY FOR RAPIDS AND RAFT WITH US!
PAINT & MANIFEST
Combining painting and manifestation is a powerful way to visualize goals. This workshop starts off with 10 minutes yoga breathwork and visualising techniques to inspire the art. Participants can take their time to paint as they sip on tea, have snacks and enjoy views on the ocean as they paint their dreams. RM50 per person Take home your art and place in space you can see it everyday to make it happen.
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