Nine-year-old earns international recognition for mascot design


“Mahu” and its story have been on display at the Gallery of Modern Art & Children’s Art Centre at the Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) since September 14, and the showcase will run until July 13 next year.

KOTA KINABALU: The nine-year-old daughter of Sabahan artist Harold Reagan Eswar has demonstrated the truth of the saying, "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree," by showcasing her talent and earning international recognition.

Hana Tatiza Eswar's character "Mahu" was selected as the official mascot for the Asia Pacific Triennial Kids showcase in Brisbane, Australia.

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