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Nanta leads dignitaries at Kedup Gawai Dayak open house (Video)
Nanta (right) follows Martin's lead while performing the traditional 'Bilangi' dance.
SERIAN (June 8): Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi led a group of distinguished dignitaries at the Kedup Gawai Dayak Open House hosted by Kedup assemblyman Datuk Martin Ben in Kampung Bunan Gega yesterday.
Nanta was accompanied by his wife Datin Seri Angelina Ujang and Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat.
Among the other notable guests were Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus, Machan assemblyman Allan Siden Gramong, Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak director Datu Dr Adrian Susin Ambud, Sarawak Economic Planning Unit director Datu Lester Matthew, Serian District Council chairman Dato Peter Minos, and Serian Resident Caroline Cleophas Joseph.
Held at the Balai Babuk Barum Hall, the celebration featured cultural performances by the Kampung Mantung Merau cultural troupe and karaoke singing by invited guests.
Though it marked the seventh day of Gawai, the festive spirit remained strong, with guests joining in the dancing and singing.
A highlight of the day was Nanta and Martin joining in the traditional Bidayuh dance 'Bilangi', to the delight of those in attendance. alexander nanta linggi Kampung Bunan Gega Kedup Gawai Dayak Open House lead
