Single Dayak women invited to Kumang Gawai event in Sibu
SINGLE Dayak women are invited to participate in this year’s Kumang Gawai Dayak Sibu competition for a chance at prizes totalling RM14,600.

The competition will take place on May 25 in Sibu, Sarawak, with entries to be submitted by 5pm on May 15.

It is jointly organised by Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak, Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu, Orang Ulu National Association Sibu and Dayak Bidayuh National Association Sibu.

Organising spokesperson Senorita Salleh said prizes included RM4,000 for the winner or “Kumang Gawai Dayak Sibu”, RM3,000 for the runner-up or “Lulong”, and RM2,000 for third place, “Selinggar Matahari”, along with sash, trophy, hamper and certificate of participation.

Meanwhile, SDNU Sibu chairman Chambai Lindong said the competition would be the highlight of Sibu Division Level Gawai Dayak Night 2024. “So far, 144 table tickets have been sold in less than two weeks.

“The guest of honour for the ceremony will be Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi,” he said at the closing ceremony of SDNU Sibu Cup Badminton Competition 2024.On another matter, Chambai said SDNU Sibu would hold a Golden Jubilee celebration in conjunction with its 50th anniversary on Dec 7.

“Many activities will be held to celebrate the occasion.

“We will announce the activities in due time,” he said.

The Kumang Gawai competition is open to single Dayak women aged 18 to 30, and there is a non-refundable entry fee of RM50 per participant.

For details, contact 013-806 1265 (Senorita) or 014-652 6083 (Claudia Dieo).
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SINGLE Dayak women are invited to participate in this year’s Kumang Gawai Dayak Sibu competition for a chance at prizes totalling RM14,600.