SDG11
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
11.2 Support of arts and heritage
11.2.6 Record and preserve cultural heritage
Deliver projects to record and preserve intangible cultural heritage such as local folklore, traditions, language, and knowledge. This can include the heritage of displaced communities.
Deliver projects to record and preserve intangible cultural heritage such as local folklore, traditions, language, and knowledge. This can include the heritage of displaced communities.
- National cultural heritage
- Heritage of displaced communities
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1. | UNIMAS’ cultural group, Badan Budaya UNIMAS (BAYU), represented Malaysia at the 2023 Festival de Confolens in France, featuring 20 student performers from various faculties and study levels. Sarawak’s Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, praised the group for promoting Sarawak's heritage. He emphasized the ministry’s commitment to supporting youth engagement in cultural preservation and creative industries through funding, such as the Heritage Facilitation Fund. This initiative also aligns with Sarawak’s tourism goals, promoting the unique culture and attracting international visitors. | |||||||||||||
2. | Heritage and Digital Laboratory at Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology UNIMAS was established in March 2020 and was funded under Old Kuching Smart Heritage (OKSHe), an initiative of Sarawak Government. The functions of this laboratory are to conduct research and development (R&D) of the projects under OKSHe, offers consultation, and as a discussion centre between staffs, entrepreneurs, and contractors. Ongoing project includes:
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