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A platform for local poets to bring their art from the page…to the stage!

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“October is a symphony of permanence and change.” — Bonaro W. Overstreet

Join us this October for Poetry First Reading, an evening of poetry, creativity, and connection with the wonderful writing community of @wordsmithsofkuching Whether you’re a seasoned poet, an aspiring writer, or simply someone who wants to explore the beauty of words, there’s a place for you here. 🌿📖

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to share your words, listen to others, and celebrate the wonders of literature together. Come with something you've written, or simply come to enjoy the magic of words and community. 💛

📝 Poetry First Reading
🕗 8:00 PM onwards
📅 23 October 2026
🏷️ Free to join with the purchase of one drink
📍 2F, HAUS KCH, Kuching

Bring your poems, your stories, and your love for words. Who knows? You might just become the poet of the night. ✍️✨

First Reading is a collaboration with @wordsmithsofkuching , creating a welcoming space for writers, readers, and literature lovers to connect through the written word. Because poetry isn't just about writing — it's about sharing, listening, and being heard. 🤎

#hauskch #firstreading #poetryfirstreading #wordsmithsofkuching #poetrycommunity by @wordsmithsofkuching

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6 days ago

Some brilliant new poems by our next generation of poets at @responsibleborneo 's Rhythm of Sarawak Weekend 2026 at The Spring last night! taken in The Spring Mall Kuching by @wordsmithsofkuching

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8 days ago

That’s a wrap for Rentak MalaysiaKu 2026! Our biggest thanks go out to the graceful team at @gmbb.kl for making us feel at home.

Thank you also to @pelitaseni for providing some of the most earnest and hardworking volunteers we’ve had the pleasure of working with to date.

Not pictured here are our programme patrons Yayasan Lim Yee Hoh @heartresidence for supporting our travel and board for the duration of this beautiful trip.

As well, our programme partners @wordsmithsofkuching who time and again create safe spaces for folks to address and express without judgement—thank you.

Thank you thank you thank you ❤️

And yet there’s more to acknowledge, so stay tuned :) taken in GMBB by @wordsmithsofkuching

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Join our all-Bornean line up of talented poets as we take a glimpse into the hidden parts of your fellow Malaysians’ lives—unfamiliar, maybe even foreign, despite being right beside you this whole time.

Word of Mouth: Slice of Life
📍 The Grey Box, GMBB KL
📅 13 Sept
⏰ 4:30PM - 6PM

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With its 2026 overarching theme, ‘A Slice of Life’, GMBB’s Rentak MalaysiaKu invites audiences to pause, reflect, and critically engage with the seemingly ordinary realities of Malaysian life: revealing the layers of meaning, memory, and stories passed down through generations.

HAUS KCH’s flagship arts initiative—Seni Kita—makes its KL debut, showcasing the diverse talents of Sarawakian creatives and cultural practitioners through poetry, film, and creative entrepreneurship.

Seni Kita @ Rentak MalaysiaKu is proudly supported by Yayasan Lim Yee Hoh @heartresidence and Pelita Seni @pelitaseni taken in GMBB by @wordsmithsofkuching

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This weekend at Rentak MalaysiaKu, you can sketch a moment, write a letter, share your work-in-progress in a writing circle, collect a few stickers along the way, watch some Bornean short films or maybe even get a (temporary) bunga terung tattoo.

We’ve curated a handful of special activities to help you slow down and experience the weekend in your own way, and at your own time. Some are quieter and more reflective, others are more communal. Discover for yourself what your slice of life is.

Rentak MalaysiaKu: Slice of Life
A #MalaysiaDay event by GMBB
12 & 13 September | GMBB taken in GMBB by @wordsmithsofkuching

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A slice of life, carried from Sarawak to Kuala Lumpur 🌿✨

In celebration of Malaysia Day, Wordsmiths of Kuching is at Seni Kita-GMBB for Rentak MalaysiaKu, reflecting on the stories that live between us –– in the places we call home, the traditions we carry, and the meaningful memories we create.

Join us for First Reading and a special edition of Word of Mouth - A Slice of Life, because Malaysia is made of many stories, every story deserves a space to be heard!

📍 GMBB, Kuala Lumpur
📅 12 - 13 September
⏰ 11 AM- 8 PM

Come and share a slice of life with us 🇲🇾 More info coming soon!

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With its 2026 overarching theme, ‘A Slice of Life’, GMBB’s Rentak MalaysiaKu invites audiences to pause, reflect, and critically engage with the seemingly ordinary realities of Malaysian life: revealing the layers of meaning, memory, and stories passed down through generations.

HAUS KCH’s flagship arts initiative—Seni Kita—makes its KL debut, showcasing the diverse talents of Sarawakian creatives and cultural practitioners through poetry, film, and creative entrepreneurship.

Seni Kita @ Rentak MalaysiaKu is proudly supported by Yayasan Lim Yee Hoh @heartresidence and Pelita Seni @pelitaseni

#gmbb #senikitakch #caption taken in GMBB by @wordsmithsofkuching

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a month ago

Happy September, everyone! 🍂 As the year speeds by, our little corner at HAUS KCH and The Little Lime Bar is buzzing with fresh ways to gather, create, and play.

Whether you’re looking to share your poetry, dive into an immersive tabletop journey, or just chill out and get creative with friendly faces, our September lineup has something for you 🌟

Check out what we have brewing in our space this month:
🖋 First Reading with @wordsmithsofkuching (Fri, 18 September @ 8 PM)
Get creative with prose and poems! Step up to tell your stories, listen to local voices, and celebrate an evening of heartfelt connection.

🎲 Board Game Night with @ubungplays (Fri, 18 September @ 7:30 PM)
Tabletop fans, assemble! Dive into our growing collection of games, find a table, and spend the evening strategizing, trading, and laughing with the best crowd in town!

🧛 ‘Vampire: The Masquerade’ TTRPG with Mia (Fri, 18 September @ 7:30 PM)
Escort the Prince’s grandchilde to a party and return him before dawn without a scratch. What could go wrong? A single-night story for 4–6 players with ready-made characters provided. (Mature Advisory: Contains violence, sexual themes, and strong language.)

⚔️ ‘Tragedy at Zaya’s Theatre’ TTRPG with Amanda a.k.a @moonlit_tavern (Fri, 25 September @ 7:30 PM)
Drama, mystery, and a few critical rolls! Dive into our newest tabletop campaign with Game Master Amanda. Spots are limited to 6 players, so secure your seat before the show begins!

🎨 Art Jam & Watch Party (Fri, 25 September @ 7:30 PM)
Sit down, unwind, and scribble with folks in a totally stress-free environment while the hilarious sitcom Abbott Elementary (2021) plays in the background!

To join board games and RPG night, just grab a drink at The Little Lime Bar ☕️🍵

Good times, great people, and a space for everyone. 🫂🫧

#september #communityevents #hauskch #thelittlelimebar by @wordsmithsofkuching

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2 months ago

UPDATE: Line-up full. Limited open mic opportunities available during the event (aka no pre-booking). See you there!

For this edition of Word of Mouth KCH, we are setting you free.

Tell us what the word "bebas" or "free" mean to you. But before that, tell us to put you on the line-up.

Date: 28 August 2026
Time: 8pm
Place: @lek.world_

DM us at @wordofmouthkch ! by @wordsmithsofkuching

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2 months ago

Tonight's First Reading ended up being an unexpected field trip to the Sugar and Rice exhibition at @hauskch (just down one floor!), where we were given a guided tour by curator @catrionamaddocks. Poets used the images, videos, and stories they witnessed here as their launchpad to writing their poem.

Honestly, this is my favourite type of prompt.

If you wish to submit your poem to the exhibition, please email it to macleanpatrick@gmail.com by 24 July.

And thanks for coming!

Music: Original
Musician: Jared Marc (from Audiio) taken in HAUS KCH by @wordsmithsofkuching

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3 months ago

“My life, I realise suddenly, is July. Childhood is June, and old age is August, but here it is, July, and my life, this year, is July inside of July.” — Rick Bass

Mid-year has officially passed, and July invites us to settle into the rhythm of the year. It’s a time to pause, reflect, and pour the thoughts we’ve been gathering onto paper. Whether you write poetry, prose, journal entries, or anything in between, join @wordsmithsofkuching for an evening of connecting through the written word ✍🏼✨

📜 First Reading
📝 8:00 PM onwards
📅 17 July 2026
🏷 Purchase a drink to join
📍 2F, HAUS KCH, Yun Phin Building

Spend your evening among fellow writers, readers, and literature lovers. We celebrate the stories and reflections that keep us grounded as the months slip by 🫧

First Reading is a monthly collaboration with @wordsmithsofkuching ! At the heart of every great poetry scene is community. In a world that moves so quickly, gathering in person creates space to slow down, reflect, and connect. Poetry isn’t just about writing, it’s about being heard, and hearing others too.

#hauskch #firstreading #july #communityevent #kuching by @wordsmithsofkuching

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3 months ago

Welcome to July! Can you believe we are already in the second half of the year?

If you are looking for a reason to step out, connect with new faces, or shake up your evening routine, our upcoming events at HAUS KCH and The Little Lime Bar are exactly what you need 🌟

Check out what we have brewing in our space this month:

🗺 Counter-Mapping Workshop (Tue, 7 July @ 7:30 PM)
Exploring our connection to nature and what is worth preserving for tomorrow. Facilitated by architect Teresa Serrano and anthropologist Cla Ruzol, this engaging session dives into how we visualise and claim our surrounding space.

🌾 Exhibition Tour with ‘Sugar & Rice’ Curator (Thu, 9 & 16 July @ 7:30 PM)
Join our curator for a thought-provoking night of exploring land, communal labour, and identity. We will be taking a closer look at the installations and diving deeper into the story behind them.

🖋 First Reading with Wordsmiths of Kuching (Fri, 17 July @ 8:00 PM)
Get your pens out for an intimate night of prose and poems. Step up to tell your stories and celebrate an evening of vulnerability and heartfelt connection.

🎤 ‘Jukebox: The Karaoke Musical’ with Ubung Plays (Fri, 17 July @ 7:30 PM)
Sing your heart out with Game Master Ubung Plays in this highly unique karaoke Tabletop RPG! Space is strictly limited to 5 pax, so secure your spot early!

⚔️ ‘Court of Blades’ TTRPG with Amanda (Fri, 24 & 31 July, @ 7:30 PM)
Ready for an extended, deeply immersive adventure? Join us for a four-week (August dates will be announced) Tabletop RPG session with Amanda! Gather your party quickly, exclusively 5 pax only!

🎨 Art Jam + Watch Party (Fri, 31 July @ 7:30 PM)
Channel your inner Picasso with us in a totally stress-free environment! Chill out and let your hands create whatever they want while the comedy ‘Bob’s Burger’ plays in the background!

To join board games and RPG night, just grab a drink at the Little Lime Bar ☕️🍵 Come for the events, stay for the community. 🫂🫧

#july #communityevents #kuching #hauskch taken in HAUS KCH by @wordsmithsofkuching

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3 months ago

“It was June, and the world smelled of roses. The sunshine was like powdered gold over the grassy hillside.” - Maud Hart Lovelace

Here’s a chance to look back at the months behind us. To notice what has changed and to sit with the thoughts we’ve been carrying around the way. Whether you write poetry, prose, journal entries, or anything in between, join @wordsmithsofkuching for an evening of connecting through the written word ✍🏼✨

As part of this session, participants are encouraged to bring a piece of their own finished writing for a special interactive activity–be it new or old 💌

📜 First Reading
📝 8PM onwards
📅 19 June 2026
🏷️ Purchase a drink to join (min RM7)
📍 2F, HAUS KCH, Yun Phin Building

Spend your evening among fellow writers, readers, and literature lovers. We celebrate the stories and reflections that have accompanied us throughout the year so far 🌺

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First Reading is a monthly collaboration with @wordsmithsofkuching ! At the heart of every great poetry scene is community. In a world that moves so quickly, gathering in person creates space to slow down, reflect, and connect. Poetry isn’t just about writing, it’s about being heard, and hearing others too.

#hauskch #firstreading #june #communityevent by @wordsmithsofkuching

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4 months ago