A Kampung Nombor resident in Kuching lights an oil lamp, rekindling the 'bertuntong' festive tradition. Photo: Bernama
The tradition of "bertuntong" - lighting oil lamps or lanterns to decorate homes before Hari Raya Aidilfitri - which takes place on March 31 - was once a key practice among the Malay community in Sarawak. However, modernisation has gradually diminished this custom.
To help preserve this heritage, the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) recently held a three-night bertuntong competition.
