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Padungan 标志性白猫雕像穿上了红绿 songket 花纹背心，化身 Gawai Dayak 团结象征。 [image: N7CZ25RmCjRDHts] 古晋 Padungan 的白猫雕像在 5 月 26 日举行了年度亮灯仪式，今年特地穿上了印有 songket 花纹的红绿背心，庆祝达雅节 Gawai Dayak，同时也传达砂拉越多元族群和谐共处的信息。 副首席部长拿督阿玛沈桂贤医生主持亮灯时表示，这项活动已成为古晋的传统，展现了砂拉越包容的精神。他也以达雅语祝福大家："Selamat Hari Gawai, Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai。" 沈桂贤也提醒回乡庆祝 Gawai 的民众小心驾驶："路况虽然改善了，但还是要小心。喝酒别开车，开车别喝酒。" 古晋南市市长拿督黄鸿圣透露，这次特意选用 songket 印花布料而非 Pua Kumbu（达雅传统布料），是出于对达雅文化的尊重。"在给雕像穿衣服时，我们必须咨询和尊重其他族群的文化，免得引起误解。" 黄鸿圣也形容长屋文化中的"门户开放"精神正是砂拉越团结的核心："如果你去过长屋，每个 pintu 都是开的。这种开放精神就是砂拉越团结的脉搏。" 地点： Padungan，古晋 详情： 白猫雕像穿上 songket 花纹 Gawai 背心；副首长沈桂贤及南市市长黄鸿圣主持亮灯仪式 新闻来源： DayakDaily 你觉得呢？

Bau Gawai Parade nearly triples in size — 2,000 participants, 91 contingents march through town in vibrant cultural showcase The biennial Bau Gawai Parade drew close to 2,000 participants from 91 contingents on May 23, nearly three times its 2024 turnout of 800. Chinese and Malay groups marched alongside the Bidayuh community along a 2.8km route under sunny weather. Location: Bau, Kuching Division, Sarawak Key highlights: 2,000 participants — up from 800 in 2024 91 contingents including Chinese, Malay & Bidayuh groups 2.8km procession from Bidayuh Cultural Centre completed in under 2 hours New RM9 million Bidayuh Cultural Centre now completed — official opening June 22 by Sarawak Premier Centre features 1,000-capacity hall, galleries, meeting rooms, and traditional Baruk Deputy Minister of Transport (Riverine and Marine) and Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the parade marked the completion of the Bidayuh Cultural Centre, which he described as a "living space for cultural activities." The Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) has expressed satisfaction with the centre's quality. Source: https://dayakdaily.com/bau-gawai-parade-nearly-triples-in-size-2000-participants-91-contingents-march-2-8km-under-sunny-weather-in-traditional-attire/ Are you heading to Bau for Gawai celebrations this year? Share your plans below!

Young working adults in Sarawak are scaling back Gawai celebrations this year, choosing meaningful family time over lavish gatherings as living costs continue to rise. With Gawai Dayak just around the corner, many young Sarawakians are rethinking how they celebrate. Interviews with working adults in their 20s reveal a common theme — budgets are tighter, priorities have shifted, but the spirit of togetherness remains strong. Location: Kuching, Sarawak Details: Junior civil engineer Valentine Mapan Jalan, 25, said his family’s celebration will be quieter this year as they prioritise elderly relatives’ well-being. “We don’t need extravagance to show our hospitality,” he said. Executive Irvina Joan, 24, noted rising fuel and daily expenses have limited her travel plans to visit relatives in other areas. She credited government aid like STR, SARA, and SKAS for helping ease some financial pressure. Administrative assistant Lydia Hyginus, 25, said she cut her Gawai budget this year, skipping new family outfits. “Every moment during Gawai feels precious because it is one of the few times when my whole family can gather,” she said. Despite the tighter budgets, all three emphasised that the essence of Gawai — family reunions, shared meals, and cultural traditions — remains unchanged. Source: The Borneo Post Is your family planning a simpler Gawai this year? Share your thoughts below