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Pekit Kumang Gawai Tatau 2025 returns June 14
Registration is open until June 10 via QR code.
BINTULU (May 29): The vibrant Gawai Dayak spirit will shine once again at the much-anticipated Pekit Kumang Gawai Tatau 2025, set for June 14 at Dinner World Restaurant here.
This cultural pageant, aimed at preserving and promoting Iban traditions, invites Sarawakian women of Dayak descent from Kakus constituency to compete in beauty, intelligence, and cultural knowledge, while adorned in traditional Iban attire.
The 'Kumang' winner will receive RM3,000, a crown, sash, trophy, finger flower, and certificate.
The 'Lulong' (second winner) and the 'Selinggar Matahari' (third winner) will take home RM2,500 and RM2,000, respectively, along with a crown, sash, trophy, finger flower, and certificate each.
Meanwhile, consolation prizes of RM500 and a certificate will be given to other finalists.
Registration is open until June 10 via QR code.
A rehearsal will be held at 10am on June 15, with the final event at 6pm on the same day.
Eligible participants must be Dayak women aged 18 to 30, single, fluent in Iban, and first-time Kumang participants. Traditional Iban attire is mandatory, and all expenses are self-funded.
A preliminary round will be held on June 12 if entries exceed 10.
For inquiries, interested participants can contact Tuai Rumah Esther Ansai on 012-8085898 or Tuai Rumah Gilbert Ngadi Melaka on 019-8577799. beauty pageant lead Pekit Kumang Gawai Tatau
