Art and Community: Highlighting the artistic value of the Bhuket ethnic, transposition via the arch gateway
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Art and Community, Bhuket Ethnic, Arch GatewayAbstract
The Ukit/Bhuket Arts Community Program, held from October 20 to November 5, 2023, in Sungai Asap, Sarawak, brought together 10 artists to collaborate with the Bhuket ethnic community, whose population stands at just 580. Centred on the creation of an Arch Gateway, the project celebrated Bhuket’s rich artistic heritage and highlighted the role of art in community development. By fostering cultural exchange and awareness, the initiative aimed to bridge the gap between majority and minority groups in Malaysia. It showcased how art can promote inclusion, preserve indigenous identity, and inspire greater recognition of minority voices in national discourse.
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