KUALA LUMPUR, September 28 — Sarawak’s Deputy Minister for Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, welcomed embassy representatives to the BorneoCraft Global Expo and Conference 2024 (BCG 2024) product briefing in Kuala Lumpur today. The event, to be held from November 27 to December 1 at Kuching Waterfront, aims to attract 50,000 visitors, 300 exhibitors, and delegates from around the world. BCG 2024 will showcase crafts, arts, food, and beverages from various regions, offering an exciting mix of global and local cultures.
The five-day event will feature workshops, pocket shows, and a “MasterCraft Challenge” competition exclusive to Sarawakian artisans. A record-breaking gathering of over 1,000 beadmakers is also planned to mark the closing day. Madam Gracie Geikie, the event curator, emphasized that BCG 2024 aims to place Sarawak on the global stage of arts and crafts, further promoting international tourism.
