S'wak set to showcase traditional crafts at inaugural global expo

State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (right) and his deputy minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan announcing the inaugural BorneoCraft Global Expo and Conference on Tuesday (Aug 6). - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak will showcase its diverse traditional crafts alongside other countries at the inaugural BorneoCraft Global Expo and Conference later this year.

State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said 250 local craftsmen would be joined by 150 artisans from South-East Asia and 100 more from around the world at the event at the Kuching Waterfront from Nov 27-Dec 1.