Melanau's giant 60-foot itut swing, engkulik frog mascots to steal show at Sibu's Borneo Cultural Festival

Melanau's giant 60-foot itut swing, engkulik frog mascots to steal show at Sibu's Borneo Cultural Festival. [Newspaper] (2025)

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SIBU, July 3: A towering 60-foot traditional itut (swing) of the Melanau community - the tallest ever constructed in the event's history - will be the main attraction at this year's Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) 2025, set to take place from July 3 to 12.

In a TVS news report, Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) deputy chairman Councillor Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Roseley said this year's edition with the theme "Rhythm of Borneo" promises a unique and vibrant experience with new elements and a strong focus on Sarawak's diverse cultural heritage.

Item Type:	Newspaper
Keywords:	Melanau swing, Itut, Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF)
Taxonomy:	By Niche > Ethnology > Melanau (Malaysian People) > Social Life and Customs
Local Content Hub:	Niche > Melanau
Depositing User:	Normah Sadaiee
Date Deposited:	02 Dec 2025 14:18
Last Modified:	02 Dec 2025 14:18
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