Kapit marks 100 years of peace with grand do


Looking good: (From left) Abang Johari, Wan Junaidi and Nanta donning traditional garb to mark the 100th anniversary of the historic peace-making ceremony held in 1924 in Kuching. — Photos courtesy of Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak

KUCHING: Kapit, a historic town in central Sarawak, recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of the 1924 peace-making ceremony that ended tribal conflicts and united diverse communities.

The milestone, marked by a week-long celebration, highlighted the enduring legacy of peace, unity, and progress in the region.

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