Sarawakiana Carnival Miri 2019 (Sibu Learning Experience)

Introduction

The purpose of this write-up is to share the learning experience of Sibu's staff who had undergone attachment in Miri from 25 - 28 April 2019. The main objective of this attachment is to have first hand experience in managing Sarawakiana Carnival 2019, Miri from 25 to 28 April 2019 while performing some official duties during the event. The respective staff are as below :

1. Fairul Azli Banchit
2. Nur Faziella Syazmeen Hasli
3. Shahrieza Rabaie
4. Nur Amanina binti Mastani

Background

Sarawakiana carnival was first held at Sarawak State Library, Kuching in 2010. The carnival was then held in Sarawak State Library, Miri from 24 June to 26 2011. The Sarawakiana Carnival was held for the first time in the northern region to highlight and introduce the cultural heritage of the community indigenous people. In 2015 it will be held again from 8 to 10 May while in 2016 it will be held from 20 to 22 May 2016 held in Miri and on 29-31 October 2016 in Kuching themed Our Tradition, Khazanah Kita held in conjunction with the opening of Miri May event Fest 2016. Year 2017, 5th Sarawakiana Carnival on Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5, 6 and May 7, 2017.

The Sarawakiana carnival, which was held earlier, received a very encouraging response from Miri residents. Similarly with support and cooperation from certain parties such as Miri City Council, Community leaders, ethnic tribal associations, Nestle Products, communications companies and dealers around Miri City. In 2019, again we organized the Sarawakiana 6th Carnival on Friday, Saturday, Sunday 26, 27 and April 28, 2019. Sarawakiana carnival this time invites government and private agencies to participate in carnival activities besides being able to establish a smart partnership relationship.

Various activities were planned during this carnival starting from 8.00 am to 11.00 pm. The uniqueness and diversity of the country's culture and art, especially in Sarawak, is certainly recognized by the outside community. It follows the prototype of the multi-racial identity found in the country. The culture is based not only on clothing, dance, music and lifestyle but also includes games and food.

Main Committee Members

Penaung

Puan Arpah Adenan

Penasihat

Cik Hajah Salina Haji Zawawi

Koordinator

En. Ahmad Samsudin

Koordinator 2

En. Muhammad Annwar Bin Adenan

Penolong Kordinator
En. Awang Yunus Awang Husain

Setiausaha

Pn. Georgiana Usun Jok

Pen. Setiausaha

Pn. Adelin Mohd Adenan

Bendahari

Pn. Azriana Enna Bong

Promosi & Perhubungan Awam

Puan Sonia Suria (K) & Pn. Siti Rohana

Tajaan

Pn. Lilian Baun Pulo (K) & En. Abdul Aziz Bujang

Jemputan

En. Awang Yunus (K), Pn. Zuwahir Ilias, Pn. Masni

Protokol

En. Mohd Khadzrie (K)

Penyelaras aktiviti dalam bangunan
En. Baktiar (K)

Penyelaras aktiviti luar bangunan

En. Nur Aiman (K)

Jawatankuasa logistik tapak karnival & pentas

En. Mohamad Nizam (K), En. Nur Aiman Nicholas Luyoh & En. Mohd. Bakhtiar Supardi

Jawatankuasa keselamatan

En. Abdul Aziz Bujang (K), En. Yusri Bujang & (KP)

Jawatankuasa hadiah & cenderahati

Pn. Siti Rohana, Norfadila

Jawatankuasa Jamuan

Pn. Norayah (K), Pamella

Jawatankuasa Dekorasi

En. Abdul Aziz Haji Kassim (K) Norfaezan/Lilian

Jawatankuasa buku buku program, kain rentang, bunting dan backdrop

En. Mohd Rasyeddin (K), Affendy Iezara

Jurugambar & Juruvideo
En. Kaberi Juan (K), En. Mohamad Nizam

Stage Manager (Perasmian & Pertandingan Bermukun)
En. Muhammad Annwar (K) / Pn. Adelin Adenan

Kecemasan

Pn. Suzanna (K)/ Bulan Sabit Merah / Pertahanan Awam

VIP for the Launching Ceremony

Below are the names who were invited to the launching ceremony of Sarawakiana Carninval 2019, Miri

Yang Berhormat Datuk Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah
Menteri Pelancongan, Kesenian, Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan
Sarawak

Yang Berhormat Datuk Lee Kim Shin (absent)
Menteri Muda Pelancongan, Kesenian dan Kebudayaan Sarawak

Yang Berhormat Hajah Rosey Haji Yunus (absent)
Menteri Meuda Wanita, Keluarga dan Pembangunan Kanak-kanak

Yang Berhormat Encik Dennis Ngau (absent)
Ahli ADUN, N77 Telang Usang

Yang Berhormat Encik Ripin Lamat (absent)
Ahli ADUN, N62 Lambir

Yang Berhormat Dato' Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew
Ahli Adun, N73 Piasau

Yang Berhormat Tuan Anyi Ngau (absent)
Ahli Parlimen (P220) Baram

Tuan Adam Yii Siew Sang (absent)
Yang Berbahagia Datuk Bandar Miri

Smart Partners

1. Sarawak Art Council (MSS), Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Culture and Sports, Sarawak
2. Polis Diraja Malaysia (Permit)
3. Miri City Council (Cleanliness, fan floor permit, banner permit, Power supply)
4. Persatuan Kayan Sarawak
5. The Society of Yoga Miriek
6. MalaysiaMalaysia
7. The DayakMiri Association
8. Education Society
9. Sarawak Sarawak Society
10. National Kenyah National Association
11. RELA
12. Department of Civil Defense Malaysia
13. Miri Resident Resident
14. AZIMA Enterprise
15. One Five One One Cafe & Catering
16.Maybank Berhad
17. CIMB Bank Berhad
18. Coway Berhad
19. ONE XOX
20. Evolution Fitness Crew Permyjaya

Budget Implication

1. Pameran Seni Arca : RM 150.00
2. Pameran dan Jualan Kraftangan Sarawak : RM350.00
3. Pameran Bersama Majlis Seni Sarawak : RM 75.00
4. Demonstrasi Tradisional Suku Kaum & Gerai Jualan Makanan Tradisional : RM 1,578.00
5. Demonstrasi Seni Arca bersama En Mages : RM275.00
6. Bengkel Muzik & Tarian Tradisional : RM 2,820.00
7. Di sebalik Tabir Penerbitan Siri Sarawakiana : RM 880.00
8. Pertandingan Bermukun 2019 : RM12,935.00
9. Bakat Tradisional Remaja : RM 4,550.00
10. Pertandingan Pakaian Tradisional Kreatif Kanak-kanak : RM 3,680.00
11. Sape Movement : RM 2,000.00
12. Bengkel Vokal : RM 2,595.00
13. Bengkel Manik: Tangu Moden : RM 3,100.00
14. Pertandingan Memasak dan Gubahan Masakan Tradisional Sarawak : RM 4,300.00
15. Movie Marathon for Kids : RM 00
16. Sukan Rakyat ( Kain Batik & Pelikat ) : RM 1,930.00
17. Majlis Perasmian : RM 6,580.00
18. Sesi Bersama Talian Komunikasi Anda & Gerai Jualan Pelbagai : RM 00

Other costs :
19. Main stage, Canopy VIP, Canopy & Sound System : RM 22,248.00
20. Generator Set : RM 7,100.00
21. Deco for main stage : RM 4,300.00
22. Live feed (2 days) : RM 6,000.00
23. Refreshment during the event : RM 12,000.00

Grand total for the whole event : RM 88,646.00

Learning Curves

Fairul Azli Banchit

There are many factors contributing to the successfulness of Sarawakiana Carnival in Miri. Among them are early planning, collaborating with the right organisation (government and non-government) and working with the right people. After setting the theme, the selected committee began to search for suitable collaborators, in and out of Miri. Example, the supervisor for the traditional dancers came all the way from Bintulu.

Proper budgeting plays an important role in ensuring a smooth run of the event. Some of the items that took big a bite at the budget are refreshment, stage setup, canopy and sound system. Therefore, looking for potential sponsors for other areas can really soften the blow to the budget, however only KSR are allowed to seek sponsorship as Pustaka being a government body are not allowed to do so.

Lastly, Miri's staff are all well prepared and they sang the same song to ensure every activities in Sarawakiana Carnival a success. This year the team had experienced a big loss as one of their team member had passed away. They had to quickly delegate all his tasks to the appropriate team members as they do not want to disrupt any planned activities due to this incident. It is important to have a back up plan for everything and this also include manpower, thus putting knowledge management at a greater height. Pre and post mortem are important as all staff can reflect what should and should not be done for the event and what contributed to the success of a particular events.

As for Sibu, the regional manager should ensure the team are well prepared mentally and physically, and also having a strong budgeting as Sarawakiana Carnival is truly a big event. People of Sibu definitely eager to participate as this is going to be the first event held there by Pustaka. Also, the top management do put a high expectation to Sibu's team as most of them are young, energetic and full of ideas. It would not be an easy tasks to continue the legacy as what Miri and Kuching had done, but never the less, it will not be an impossible feat to achieve such standard because the team have exellent mentors from both campuses.