Habibreza (black coat) and a delegation members attend to Tengku Permaisuri Hajah Norashikin when she visited the Iran Cultural Centre booth.
KUCHING: – World famous Persian rugs were featured at the recent BorneoCraft Global Expo and Conference (BCG) 2024 held in Kuching Waterfront Esplanade, Sarawak.
Traditional dresses and rugs on display at the Iran Cultural Centre exhibition booth during BCG 2024
The Iran Cultural Centre of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Malaysia, which participated in the inaugural event held from Nov 27 to Dec 1, brought two types of the famous Persian rugs, traditional crafts, dresses, gemstones and tea set.
Iran Cultural Counsellor in Malaysia Dr Habibreza Arzani was very impressed and gave the organiser the thumbs-up for the successful event.
As you know, Iran is famous for its hand-knotted Persian rugs, which are considered to be some of the most beautiful and valuable rugs in the world, Habibreza said.
“We brought only two types of the Persian rugs to Kuching this time but will definitely showcase more variety if we are invited to future editions of BCG,” he added.
The five-day BCG was organised by the Sarawak Craft Council and featured workshops, exhibition booths and a marketplace for Sarawak and international handicrafts.
The event themed “Globalising Local” celebrated Borneo culture and heritage, and at the same time showcased a variety of traditional crafts.
BCG brought together artisans, craftsmen and entrepreneurs from Borneo and regional nations to showcase their products and foster collaboration and partnerships.
Her Royal Highness Tengku Permaisuri Hajah Norashikin , the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, was the Guest of Honour of BCG 2024.
Sarawak dignitaries present included Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Haji Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and wife, Tourism, Minister for Creative Industry and Performing Arts cum Minister for Youth Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
