Nguyen Tran Mai Duy (Maisarah Nguyen)
Bandar seri Begawan
Community engaged arts, Creative Industries/ cultural+ social business, Heritage, Horticulture/ nature/ environment, Tourism
Artist (writer/performer/filmmaker/visual artist etc), Designer, Educator / Facilitator, Policy/ research
Rattan House, SEATCE (Southeast Asian Traditional Craft Encyclopedia), Brunei-US Association (BUSA)
Maisarah is a cultural entrepreneur based in Brunei, focusing on preserving and promoting Southeast Asian traditional crafts through cultural exchanges and community-driven initiatives. She leads Rattan House and SEATCE (Southeast Asian Traditional Craft Encyclopedia), blending her passion for handicrafts with her commitment to sustainability and cultural heritage. With a strong background in cultural tourism and social entrepreneurship, she collaborates with diverse networks to foster cross-cultural connections and empower artisans across the region.