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Borneo Post
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Traditional games, Datun Julud dance competition to light up state-level Gawai Dayak celebration
Dennis delivers his speech during Malam Gawai Orang Ulu at the Bazaar Gawai Dayak 2025 on Friday night (May 23). – Photo by Roystein Emmor. KUCHING (May 24): Traditional games from the Orang Ulu, Bidayuh, and Iban communities, along with a Datun Julud dance competition, will be among the main highlights of this year's state-level Gawai Dayak celebration. Telang Usan assemblyman Dato Dennis Ngau announced that one of the key events will be the Gawai Dayak Traditional Games, to be organised for the first time at the FORUM Cultural Headquarters in Miri. The games will be held during the day on June 12 and 13, featuring traditional sports and activities from various Orang Ulu ethnic groups, as well as the Bidayuh and Iban communities. 'In the evening of June 12, there will also be a Traditional Datun Julud dance competition. 'This competition highlights original Datun Julud dance styles featuring traditional rhythms and movements,' he said during Malam Gawai Orang Ulu at the Bazaar Gawai Dayak 2025 on Friday night (May 23). He explained that the competition is specifically for groups of eight performers, and it aims to preserve the authentic form of the Datun Julud dance. 'Contemporary versions often include unfamiliar floral patterns. To preserve the authentic form, the committee is organising this competition for those who can perform the original style. 'The traditional Datun Julud competition is not exclusive to the Orang Ulu only. People from various backgrounds like Chinese, Iban, even non-indigenous, who are skilled in performing the traditional Datun Julud dance are welcome to participate,' he said. The prizes are RM5,000 for first place, RM3,000 for second, and RM2,000 for third. Dennis, who is also President of the Kayan Association of Sarawak, said this year's Gawai will focus on Orang Ulu culture as part of the rotation of leadership among the Orang Ulu, Bidayuh and Iban communities. community dance competition Dennis Ngau Gawai Dayak lead traditional games
Borneo Post
05-05-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Penan community mourns journalist James Ritchie as tireless advocate for indigenous voices
Ezra (right) and late Richie crossing Sungai Selungo, in Ulu Baram during the latters' trip to the area about 15 years ago. MIRI (May 5): The Penan community in Baram is mourning the loss of veteran journalist James Ritchie, who passed away in Kuching on Saturday. Telang Usan District Officer Ezra Uda described Ritchie as a tireless advocate for the Penan people and someone deeply committed to highlighting the struggles of Sarawak's minority communities. 'I've known him since 2000. He had a genuine passion for championing the rights and welfare of the Penan. He was sincere and honest in his efforts,' he said. Ezra Uda Ezra said that Richie, had documented the lives of the Penan through books, articles, and films, bringing their stories to wider public attention. He also recalled a personal encounter with the late Richie that had a lasting impact on his life. 'About 25 years ago, in year 2000, he helped me gain admission into university by personally forwarding my application to the relevant departments. 'At the time, he was serving as the Chief Minister's public relations officer. Therefore, on behalf of the Penan community, in particular those whom he had helped throughout the years, I would like extend their heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to his family,' he said. condolences Ezra Uda James Ritchie lead Penan
