Hari Gawai unites people of all races
BY ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: Selamat Hari Gawai to all those who are celebrating. The festival holds great importance as it marks the conclusion of the rice harvesting season. Gawai is predominantly celebrated by the Dayak communities in Sarawak, but it is heartening to see people from other ethnic backgrounds joining their Dayak friends in this […]
‘Tis the season for joy, laughter and thanksgiving
KUCHING: Gawai, one of the most important celebrations in Sarawak, is celebrated by the Dayak community as a harvest festival, in thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest of paddy. Thus, June 1 and 2 have been gazetted as public holidays in Sarawak. Most of the villages and longhouses throughout the state come alive with joy and […]
Dayaks get ready for Gawai
BY LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: The Dayak community is buzzing with excitement and anticipation as they prepare for the upcoming Gawai festival. The Dayaks, known for their rich cultural heritage and strong bond with nature, is gearing up to commemorate their ancestral traditions and showcase their unique customs during this festive extravaganza. The preparations for Gawai […]
Deputy Speaker joins drive to advocate road safety
SIBU: Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau took time out from her busy schedule to take part in a road safety advocacy campaign at the bus terminal here on Saturday (May 27). The campaign is being held from May 29 to June 4 in conjunction with the Gawai Dayak festive season. She was joined by […]
Report non-compliant traders regarding maximum price scheme
KUCHING: Consumers are urged to promptly report any instances of non-compliance with the 2023 Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for the Kaamatan and Gawai Festivals to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. Traders are obligated to prominently display pink price tags on controlled-price items, ensure an adequate supply of goods, and employ […]
Kuching White Cat statue dressed-up for Gawai
KUCHING: The iconic Kuching White Cat statue has been dressed up for the upcoming Gawai festival. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the council has been dressing up the statue in Padungan during most of the festivals in Sarawak to promote greater unity among the multi-ethnic society. “Gawai is a […]
Joint festivities manifest harmonious state
KUCHING: Celebrating festivities together with communities of various backgrounds shows that Sarawak is a united and harmonious state. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said that Sarawakians have no problems celebrating seasonal festivities together. He said that festivals such as Hari Raya and Gawai Dayak have always brought people together regardless of race, religion and culture. […]
Merriest Gawai Dayak this year?
‘Gawai Dayak has grown beyond a mere harvest celebration. It has evolved into a force of unity and a symbol of Dayak aspiration and hope in a harmonious and free Sarawak.’ – Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, Sarawak Premier. DEAR friends, are you counting the days to Gawai Dayak? I don’t blame you if […]
MASWings increases flights for Gawai celebration
KUCHING: In anticipation of the upcoming Hari Gawai celebration, MASWings has announced additional flight options to facilitate the travel of passengers returning home during the peak festive period from May 28 to June 5. The airline will add additional daily flights from Kuching to Limbang, from Miri to Long Banga, and double the frequency of […]
MYAirline offers fixed fares for Sabah, Sarawak routes
KUALA LUMPUR: MYAirline is offering a fixed ticket price of RM300 for all its routes between Kuala Lumpur and East Malaysia in conjunction with harvest festivals Kaamatan and Gawai. In a statement today, the budget carrier said the promotion is for up to 4,000 seats, excluding other applicable fees for one-way travel. This fixed fare […]
