| Gawai Dayak (Dayak Festival) |
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From Monday, June 01 2009 - 08:00
To Monday, June 08 2009 - 17:00
Every day |
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Malaysia Although ostensibly a festival for Sarawak's indigenous peoples including the Iban, Bidayuh, Kayan, Kenyah, Kelabit and Murut, many city dwellers join in the fun and celebrations of the annual Gawai Dayak or 'Dayak Festival'. It celebrates the end of the rice harvest and is traditionally a time for the community to come together after the hard work is over. It is also common for new marriages and unions to be forged. Visitors to the event can expect live music, traditional dancing, food and drink and other cultural displays and events. Themes: History , Culture , Religion
Hours: Various.
Cost: Free.
Where: Throughout Sarawak
Celebrations take place all over Sarawak
Malaysia
Contact Information: Sarawak Tourism Board
6th and 7th Floor Bangunan Yayasan Sarawak
Jalan Masjid
Kuching
Sarawak
93400
Malaysia
Telephone: +60 (0)8 242 3600.
Email: stb@sarawaktourism.com |
