20-05-2025
Seni Kita's thrift market out to promote eco-consumerism in community
The 'Seni Kita: Think Thrift' programme will be taking place at HAUS KCH's premises in Yun Phin Building, at Jalan Padungan in Kuching, this weekend.
KUCHING (May 20): It will be a highlight of eco-consciousness at the HAUS KCH here this weekend, where the movement will be holding a vintage-themed thrift market that advocates sustainability, recycling and also thrifting.
Taking place at HAUS KCH's premises in Yun Phin Building, at Jalan Padungan here, this Saturday and Sunday, the 'Seni Kita: Think Thrift' aims to breathe new life into preloved treasures and at the same time, it sets out to promote eco-conscious consumer habits within the community.
Open from 1pm to 10pm daily, the event is set to feature a curated thrift market, a thrift bundle section, a live styling booth, a spin-the-bottle activity, a karaoke session, and nightly performances consisting of 'Mighty Desk' and 'Word of Mouth'.
Seni Kita programme coordinator Christy Yang remarked: 'Thrifting has become a popular trend among young people in Kuching.
'Over the past two years, we've received several requests to organise a thrift market under Seni Kita, and I'm excited to say that we've finally made it happen.
'As always, we're starting on a smaller scale, with hopes of expanding to more venues in the future.
'We're doing thrift because it's more than just affordable shopping – it's a way to promote sustainability, support local families, and build a culture of sharing.
'In our community, where every resource counts, the thrift market brings people together and helps us all make the most of what we have.'
In conjunction with this thrift market, Seni Kita has also launched a public donation drive, inviting the community to contribute their preloved items.
The accepted categories, according to Yang, include clothing, accessories, household items, and trinkets.
'Electronics, furniture and books will not be accepted,' she pointed out.
'These donated items will be resold during the 'Seni Kita: Think Thrift' at bundled or discounted prices, and the proceeds will go towards supporting future creative programmes and youth-focused initiatives at HAUS KCH,' she added.
Donation drop-offs are tomorrow and Thursday (May 21-22), from 11am to 5pm daily.
Bookings must be made in advance by calling Aaron on 014-885 5320.
Adding to the weekend's checklist, a live styling photo-booth will be available for visitors to check their fit and snap a commemorative selfie or group photo. A photographer will be on hand to assist, and Polaroid snapshots will be available for RM15 each.
The poetry collaboration between HAUS KCH and the Wordsmiths of Kuching will also be featured at the 'Seni Kita: Think Thrift'.
The spin-the-bottle activity invites visitors to try their luck, going on at 1pm, 4pm, and 7pm on each day.
'Each visitor gets one free spin per session with a chance to win a prize. Additional spins can be unlocked with a small donation,' said Yang.
For the karaoke sessions, each token donation gets each participant a song of their choice.
Following the successful debut of the 'Mighty Desk' during the previous 'Seni Kita: Open HAUS', the second edition is being run in collaboration with AOK Records.
'This new series of music performances will be headlined by Steff Fleur. Mighty Desk 2.0 will take place this Saturday, from 8pm to 10pm, with tickets priced at RM20 apiece,' said Yang.
Meanwhile, the monthly poetry collaboration between HAUS KCH and the Wordsmiths of Kuching, which kicked off in March, continues with alternating sessions of 'First Reading' and 'Word of Mouth'. The 'Seni Kita: Think Thrift' edition of 'Word of Mouth' will be held in this Sunday (May 25), going on from 8pm to 10pm.
Meanwhile, 12 local thrift vendors will be taking part in 'Pasar Seni Kita' including Ta-men, Thrifty Treasures, Preloved by Joyce and Mars Lets Go.
'There is something for everyone, from fashion and accessories, to books and household items, to food and beverages,' said Yang.
Seni Kita Weekend is a community-driven arts festival initiated by HAUS KCH in July 2022.
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To learn more about HAUS KCH, go to Arts and Culture community eco-consumerism HAUS KCH lead
