THE Usaha Tegas Heritage Art Competition is back for its 23rd edition, inviting young Malaysian artists to honor the nation’s rich cultural history with their creativity.

This year’s theme, “Malaysian Heritage,” focuses on Malaysia’s intangible cultural treasures, echoing its recent inclusion in Unesco’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGCICH) for 2022-2026.

Usaha Tegas Heritage Art Competition chairman Henry Tan said that our intangible cultural heritage encompassed the knowledge, skills, stories, and traditions passed down through generations.