Jude Juda

15/12/2024

PERPADUAN KUNCI KESTABILAN SARAWAK – TPM DATO' SRI FADILLAH

BELAGA, 15 Disember: Perpaduan adalah kunci utama kestabilan Sarawak, selaras dengan semangat “Segulai Sejalai”, menurut Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Beliau berkata, perpaduan yang kukuh bukan sahaja membina keharmonian, malah membuka peluang kepada Sarawak untuk berkembang maju sejajar dengan pembangunan ekonomi negara.

> “Apabila ekonomi Malaysia semakin kukuh, pelabur akan berebut-rebut mahu melabur, dan ini akan membawa manfaat kepada Sarawak,” katanya semasa berucap pada Majlis Penangguhan Pesta Kebudayaan Apau Koyan di Sungai Asap, Belaga, semalam.

Dalam majlis tersebut, Datuk Seri Fadillah turut menyampaikan Dana Sejati Madani bernilai RM3.78 juta kepada 18 Jawatankuasa Kemajuan dan Keselamatan Kampung (JKKK) di daerah Belaga.

Selain itu, hadiah kepada pemenang Pertandingan Keligit dan Belawan 2024 turut disampaikan, sekali gus menutup tirai pesta yang berlangsung selama enam hari bermula 9 Disember lalu.

Pesta Kebudayaan Apau Koyan 2024 berjaya mengetengahkan keunikan warisan dan budaya masyarakat setempat, sekali gus menarik perhatian pengunjung dari pelbagai latar belakang.

Wartawan dan Foto: Iskandar Shah

14/12/2024

The Christmas tree, present in thousands of homes and establishments during the holiday season, goes beyond its decorative appearance. With a rich history and profound Christian meaning, it has become one of the most representative symbols of Christmas.

1. The Lights
The colorful lights, another iconic feature of the tree, hold a symbolism that transcends mere decoration. The Book of Blessings invites the faithful to see in this tree, “full of light, Christ, the light of the world, who with His birth leads us to God, who dwells in inaccessible light.”

2. The Star
At the top of the Christmas tree, a star is traditionally placed, although in recent times some have opted for a bow. The star symbolizes the one that guided the Magi to Bethlehem, where they found the Holy Family. According to the Gospel of Matthew, this star rested over the place where the Savior was born, pointing the way to Him.

3. The Gifts
The gifts traditionally placed under the Christmas tree symbolize the offerings brought by the Magi to the Christ Child as a sign of adoration: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

4. Ornaments
The Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy mentions that, according to the evangelizers of Nordic countries, Christian decorations on the tree included apples and sweets hung from its branches, representing “gifts.” Over time, these elements have evolved into ornaments and decorative balls that still retain the symbolism of offerings and blessings.

07/12/2024