KUCHING: The winner of each category in the 2021 Dayung Pimaguh and Dari Pegan Bisapug pageant stands to walk away with RM1,200.
The competition is open to single men and women of Bidayuh Bisapug descent and aged between 18 and 27. Closing date is April 30.
Organised by the Sarawak Bisapug Association (PBS), it aimed, among others, to promote Bidayuh Bisapug culture and traditional wear.
“The runner-up and third place will get RM800 and RM600 respectively. All winners will also get a trophy, certificate and hamper,” said PBS president Niko Paduk here on Sunday (April 18).
He added that this year’s edition would see the introduction of the ‘Dari Pegan’ or ‘Bujang Berani’ category (for men).
“The competition will be held in compliance with Covid-19 standard operating procedures set by the authorities — no meeting, no ceremony etc.
“The participants will be judged virtually, whereby the public can vote via the ‘Dayung Pimaguh & Dari Pegan Bisapug 2021’ Facebook page.”
Participants would be judged by a professional jury on; beauty/facial (40 per cent), costume (20 per cent), ‘poise/war dance’ (10 per cent) and intelligence/question and answer session (10 per cent).
The remaining 20 per cent score will be from the public by the number of LIKEs in the Facebook page poll.
For more information, visit facebook.com/Dayung-Pimaguh-Dari-Pegan-Bisapug-2021-110895861106825
