The Embassy organised a commemorative event in honour of János Xántus, the Hungarian ethnographer and natural scientist. The programme, held in cooperation with the Sarawak State Library, featured presentations by Prof. Dr Tamás Kiss and Christopher Higgs on Xántus János’s research in Borneo, followed by the unveiling of the memorial post created by M. Shazy in his honour. YB Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts of Sarawak, attended the event as the guest of honour.
Unveiling of János Xántus' memorial plaque in Kuching
Our Embassy held a commemoration to honour the pioneering role of János Xántus, the Hungarian ethnographer and natural scientist, in the exploration of Borneo. The event included the unveiling of a memorial post erected in his honour.