Gawai Bazaar chance for businessmen to make money
KUCHING: The Gawai Bazaar 2024 will be held in conjunction with the State-level Gawai Dayak Celebration 2024 at MJC Batu Kawa for the first time here from May 16 to 26. Serembu assemblyman and deputy chairman of the Gawai Bazaar 2024 working committee Miro Simuh said the bazaar will showcase 180 booths, offering food, beverages, […]
Miri’s Gawai bazaar showcases Dayak culture and boosts entrepreneurship, says deputy minister
MIRI: The Gawai Dayak Bazaar here serves as a vital platform for celebrating and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Dayak community, says Deputy Public Health, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. “Beyond just a cultural event, it also plays a crucial role in enhancing entrepreneurship among the Dayaks and generating […]
Deputy minister supports move to include Gawai Bazaar in tourism calendar
KUCHING: The proposal to add the Gawai Bazaar to the tourism calendar has received the support of Martin Ben, the Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development. He noted that this year’s Gawai celebration was much bigger and livelier than ever and hoped next year’s celebration would be grander. “Deputy Premier Datuk Amar […]
State level Gawai celebration to include three events
KUCHING: The state level Gawai Dayak celebration for 2023 will continue to be held as one of the events in the celebration of 60th Anniversary Sarawak Independence Day. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said three main events will be held in conjunction with this year’s celebration including the Gawai Bazaar which […]
First, it was just a hobby
Traditional accessory business is one of Sarawak’s most successful industries. Usun Collection owner Luciana Usun Lenjau, a mother of two and a full-time government employee, has been selling her unique accessories since 2017 and has shown no signs of slowing down. Turning hobby into a successful business The Land of the Hornbills is well recognised […]
Uggah to launch Gawai Bazaar Festival
KUCHING: A Gawai Bazaar Festival will be held at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) from June 17-26. The event coincides with the State-level Gawai Dinner at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on June 25. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Gerawat Gala said the festival will commence at 4pm on weekdays, at 10am […]
Rep wants tourist attractions in Betong to get more promotion
By Gabriel Lihan BETONG: The tourism industry in Betong has not reached its full potential, opines Betong assemblyman Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat. “Many tourist attractions here need to be promoted more, such as Bukit Sadok, the fortress of legendary Iban warrior Rentap, who fought against the (Rajah) Brooke administration,” he said when officiating at the […]
Serian Gawai Bazaar to spice up festive mood
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: For the first time in two years, the Gawai Bazaar is finally back in Serian, bringing early festive mood to the bustling town. The Gawai Bazaar 2022 from May 21 to 29 at the Serian Community Park features booths selling clothes, handicrafts, food and beverages. The event, organised by the […]
Ensure a safe and vibrant e-Bazaar
KUCHING: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) encourages the implementation of e-Bazaar market places as an alternative following the cancellation of Ramadan and Gawai bazaars throughout the state. The e-Bazaar approach is a response to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s call to food operators to utilise the internet to sell their delicacies to customers; […]
No Ramadan, Gawai bazaars this year
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has decided not to allow Ramadan and Gawai bazaars this year to curb the spread of the Covid-19 infection, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. As such, he said, traders and consumers are encouraged to use online transaction, through e-Ramadan bazaar, to supply or order food, or other necessities, during […]
