It’s BNf 2023 (Re Upload)
This is a re upload of our BNf 2023 video, which we had to take down due to “copyrighted content detected”. With this year’s BNf just around the corner, we thought it was the perfect time to bring it back.
Borneo Native Festival Returns
We visited the Borneo Native Festival exactly a year ago and were delighted to experience it again.
Dubbed “Weekend for the arts: Borneo Native Festival (‘BNf’ for short) in KL, master printmaker celebrated” by The Star, the festival — now in its second edition — was held in conjunction with Sabah’s Kaamatan and Sarawak’s Gawai celebrations. A joyous harvest festival mood filled the air for Malaysians and visitors alike.
Inside Central Market, the indoor area had been transformed into a vibrant crafts bazaar showcasing traditional and contemporary Bornean creations. Workshops, forums, film screenings, food demos, and fun competitions filled the programme.
As the organisers shared:
“This festival is held to introduce the culture of the Borneo communities to the people of the peninsula, as well as to bring the Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day celebrations to the Sabahans and Sarawakians who cannot return to their villages.”
Sadly, the colourful BNf parade — originally planned to march from Dataran Merdeka to Central Market — did not materialise.
Exploring the Festival
We entered Central Market, walked its entire length, and exited through the other end where even more stalls awaited. The place was lively, with a Bornean beauty pageant taking place on stage. We strolled along, visiting each stall one by one.
Eventually, we found ourselves at the stall we had truly intended to visit all along — Caroline’s. We had first met her just a month earlier at Gateway @ KLIA2, and Cat was thrilled to see her again.
Cat took her time browsing every item before settling on:
- A couple of Kabo necklaces
- Several bracelets
The total came to RM220.00 (≈ USD48/EUR44).
We bade Caroline farewell with a promise to meet her again soon — a promise we kept many times over the following year.
Looking Back
BNf 2023 was a wonderful celebration of culture, craft, and community. Revisiting these memories reminds us why we love this festival so much.
We’re excited to return for BNf 2024.
Stay tuned!
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