The Borneo Tuak Festival 2024 will be happening over the weekend, being the biggest tuak showcase in the world. Tuak is a traditional drink which is usually made by local Sarawakian tribes.
Based on it’s official website, the festival seems to have gotten bigger this time around, with the festival happening from 14 – 16 September 2024.
In a recent press conference, Sarawak’s Deputy Minister for Tourism and Advisor of Borneo Tuak Festival, Datuk Sebastian Ting, confirmed groundbreaking efforts to explore policy and regulation around tuak production.
This is to ensure its cultural preservation is kept, while unlocking economic opportunities for Sarawak.
Borneo Tuak Festival 2024 Activities
The activities for the festival this year will be slightly different from last year as it is done in partnership with Unesco Creative City Network (UCCN) Kuching.
This will see the festival organize a Policy Dialogue to gather input from brewers and makers, and also bringing in delegates from 12 ASEAN Creative Cities. The Policy Dialogue aims to propose how tuak industry policies can boost economic growth and cultural exchange.
In addition to that, over 80 booths showcasing tuak, arts & crafts, and food & beverages from across Sarawak would also be available for visitors to visit and check out.
Also part of the activities is discussions with tuak experts which are related to tuak making innovations, tuak related culture and more.
The event will also have a tuak selection competition which will see different tuak brews pitted against each other for the coveted title.
Also in the tentative is Propose how tuak industry policies can boost economic growth and cultural exchange in collaboration with UCCN Kuching City of Gastronomy.
Borneo Tuak Festival 2024 Performers
There would also be live performances during the festival with eleven local celebrities and artist taking the stage during the festival.
Headlining the performances would be legendary Matthew Ngau, who has travelled the world to share the beautiful tunes of the sape.
Also performing during the festival is comedian duo Bunyau and Mujap, Tapi’ revivalist Rining Peter Palis, and singers Lydbie, Evan Lee (Anak Borneo), Rajaram Raj, Eyqa Saiful, and Allesandro.
In addition, poet Lin Asit, and Rosalind Muntai would also take the stage, with cultural group Asadia also performing as well.
Descriptions and details about each performers can be seen in the graphics below.
Where is Borneo Tuak Festival 2024
The festival this year will be organized at Tropics City which is located in the heart of Kuching City. It is best to head to the venue by private transportation or via ride sharing apps (like Grab or Maxim).
The map to go to the festival can be seen below.
That said, if you happen to be free from 14 – 16 September 2024, do check out the Borneo Tuak Festival.
For more details, go to the official Facebook page of the festival.
Alternatively, you can also see more events in Kuching HERE.
