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/

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