๐๏ธ Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Dato Sri Tiong King Sing has shown keen interest in featuring St. Peterโs Church Padungan as a key attraction for the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign ๐ฒ๐พโจ
During an official visit to the church on Wednesday ๐๏ธ, the Ministerโaccompanied by tourism officersโwas received by Rector Fr. Vincent Chin ๐โช
The church shared that this recognition highlights its cultural, historical, and spiritual importance to the community ๐ฟ๐โจ The church family also looks forward to welcoming visitors from Sarawak and beyond to experience its faith, heritage, and hospitality ๐ค๐
๐๏ธ Did you know?
St. Peterโs Church Padungan is one of Kuchingโs oldest Catholic churches โช, blending local Sarawak Dayak motifs with European Gothic design ๐ชต๐๏ธโfeaturing pointed spires, flying buttresses, arches, and stunning stained-glass windows ๐โจ
Built at RM38 million ๐ฐ, construction began in 2019 and was completed in December 2024 ๐๏ธ๐
, funded by public donations and support from the Sarawak government via UNIFOR ๐ค๐ฒ๐พ
Located in the heart of Kuching ๐, standing alongside other houses of worship, it is a beautiful symbol of religious harmony and unity that Sarawak proudly upholds ๐ค๐
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