Lighting and Flower Festival Illuminates Kuching Waterfront Nightscape

(Kuching, 6th) Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg presided over the opening ceremony of the "Kuching Cultural Heritage Lighting and Flower Festival 2025" last night at the Kuching Waterfront Park.
Accompanied by his daughter Dayang Norjihan, he attended the event and witnessed the launch of the iconic lighting systems at Kuching’s three major landmarks, including the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) Bukit Siol headquarters, Kuching Waterfront Park, and the electric ferry (E-Penambang).
Other invited guests included Sarawak's Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian, Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, and Minister for Women, Children, and Community Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah.
At the ceremony, Abang Johari visited the horticulture exhibition at the waterfront park, where creative combinations of floral arrangements and lighting were showcased. Afterwards, he proceeded to the Darul Hana Bridge to preside over the lighting ceremony for the DBKU Bukit Siol headquarters and Kuching Waterfront Park installations.
He then walked to the riverside to view the electric ferry (E-Penambang), adorned with vibrant lights, sailing across the Sarawak River.
The evening's fireworks display further boosted the festive atmosphere, attracting large crowds of locals and tourists to stop and watch.
According to a statement from Kuching North City Hall (DBKU), this brand-new lighting initiative will become a new landmark in Kuching’s nightscape, not only beautifying the city but also showcasing Kuching’s unique cultural and historical heritage.

In addition, the lighting beautification project has also been extended to several major locations, including the median and landscape areas of Tun Abdul Rahman Yaakub Road, pedestrian bridges, Heroes Memorial area, Independence Square, Old Courthouse, Satok Suspension Bridge, Satok Footbridge, Open Air Theatre, and the surrounding area of the Sarawak State Library.
The statement reads: "This initiative is part of an integrated effort aimed at enhancing Kuching’s nighttime cityscape, while also strengthening its image as a smart city, cultural city, and tourist-friendly city."
The Lighting and Flower Festival also hosts a floral art exhibition, where local participants creatively showcase the beauty of botanical decorative art, providing the public with a rich visual experience.
The festival aligns with Kuching North City Hall's goal to strengthen Kuching’s image as a beautiful, creative, and livable city, foster community harmony, and enhance its tourism appeal.
This event is open to the public at Kuching Waterfront Park from now until October 8, 2025, daily from 10am to 10pm.