Law (11th left) poses for a group photo with some of the performers.
SIBU (June 8): A large crowd turned up for the second edition of the What About Kuching (WAK) Sibu Festival 2025, held at the Sibu Heritage Centre on Friday night.
The three-day festival, running from June 6 to 8, is expected to attract around 10,000 visitors, celebrating creativity, culture, and community spirit.
A total of 20 unique events featuring a mix of performing arts, visual exhibitions, cultural showcases, music, lifestyle markets, and hands-on workshops were organised as part of the vibrant celebration.
Among the programme’s highlights is the iconic theatre piece `Emily of Emerald Hill’ to be performed by veteran actress Pearlly Chuah.
Adding to the festive atmosphere were live DJ sets by DJ Sotong, SJ Steph, DJ Losan, and DJ APP, which kept the crowd energized throughout the evening.
Other highlights included exhibitions like `Into the Wild’, `Celebrating Malaysia’, `All About Arts: Elements of Nature’, offering diverse visual storytelling by Sarawakian artists and photographers.
There will also a fashion show by Edric Ong and Melor by Melinda Omar – both of whom recently presented collections at the London Festival Week.
The festival also host a curated selection of creative vendors from Kuching to join the Rainbow Market, creating opportunities for creative entrepreneurs to reach new audiences in Sibu.
Sibu Municipal Councillor Michelle Law was among those presented at the event.
