KUCHING. Oct 19 2026: Should pre-Gawai Dayak celebration (mantar gawai) be held no earlier than May 1 and that the Gawai celebration to conclude no later than June 30 each year?
Minister in the Premier's Department John Sikie Tayai said this was one of the resulutions adopted at a symposium attended by 470 community leaders, headmen, non-governmental organisations and institutions of higher learning in Sibu recently.
He said the resolution was tabled by by a Temenggong and subsequently received unanimous support from all community leaders in attendance.
"This collective agreement reflects their shared commitment to safeguarding the significance, traditions and cultural integrity of Gawai Dayak, while ensuring that its celebration on 1 June remains the focal point of this important cultural heritage," Sikie said in his winding up speech in the State Legislative Assembly (SLA) today.
He, however, did not say if the Majlis Adat Istiadat Sarawak (MAIS) (Sarawak Council of Customs and Traditions) would adopt the resolution as binding.
Sikie said MAIS has been actively conducts capacity building programmes such as workshops and seminars to equip native community leaders with the latest information and a deeper understanding of Adat at the grassroots level.
"As of third quarter of 2026, a total of five capacity building programmes have been organised for 190 community leaders from Betong, Mukah, Dalat, Sibu, Kuching and Serian," he said.
He said MAIS is planning to organise an Orang Ulu Culture and Tradition Symposium in 2027 to showcase rich cultural heritage of all Orang Ulu ethnic and sub-groups in Sarawak.
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