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Dayak associations asked to elevate efforts to protect, preserve culture and traditions

(From front third left) Rentap joins the miring ritual to mark the opening of Iban Gawai Night hosted by organising chairman Mabong Unggang. – Photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad KUCHING (May 23): Dayak-based associations have been asked to increase their efforts to preserve and protect the traditions, culture, and arts of the community. In making this call, Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu this is vital for the dignity of their communities. 'Support each other's programmes and activities, particularly in showcasing our cultures and identity. When you promote all these, Sarawak will progress and prosper moving forward,' he said at the Iban Gawai Night for the Gawai Dayak Bazaar (GDB) 2025 at MJC Batu Kawa here last night. The Layar assemblyman also invited the public to attend the State Gawai Dayak Open House will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching Convention (BCCK) on June 1. He said the open house will be hosted by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Rentap also pointed out that on June 7, a grand joint Gawai Dayak-Kaamatan celebration will be held in Betong. Tonight, the Orang Ulu community will hold the Orang Ulu Gawai Night at GDB 2025, with Telang Usan assemblyman Datuk Dennis Ngau scheduled to officiate. GDB 2025 will end on Sunday. Dayak Gawai Dayak Bazaar Gerald Rentap Jabu Iban Gawai Night lead