KUCHING – The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Moon Cake Festival 2025 has been hailed as a significant platform for reinforcing unity within the city’s multi-ethnic community.
The event, held at Taman Sahabat, underscores the shared cultural values that bind Sarawak’s diverse population.
Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Prof. Dr. Sim Kui Hian, officiated the ceremony and emphasised how the festival reflects the collective spirit of Sarawak’s people.
He noted that the celebration is now enjoyed by all racial groups, demonstrating a key strength of the state’s social fabric.
“The Moon Cake Festival is celebrated by all races. It reflects the spirit of belonging and unity of the people of Kuching, which is the main strength of Sarawak,” Dr. Sim stated during his address.
The choice of Taman Sahabat as the venue carries particular symbolic weight this year. The park itself represents the friendly ties between Malaysia and China, with 2025 marking both the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations and the 20th anniversary of the park.
In his speech, MBKS Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng reflected on the universal messages of the festival. He highlighted how the occasion transcends cultural and religious boundaries, bringing people together through shared family values and community spirit.
“Just as the round shape of the moon symbolises unity, moon cakes remind us that regardless of race or religion, we all share the same joy as one community, one Kuching and one Sarawak family,” Mayor Wee explained.
The festival forms part of a broader calendar of cultural events in Kuching that actively promote cross-cultural understanding and solidarity amongst its citizens.
