SIBU: M.O Sarawak 12th Gala Night serves as a platform not only to celebrate its anniversary but to promote Pua Kumbu fashion, said Datuk Snowdan Lawan.
In a speech read by Ngemah Assemblyman, Anyi Jana, the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts on Saturday said apart from that it is also a way to maintain the culture and customs of the Dayak community.
“It can develop the spirit of youth and entrepreneurs among the Dayak community so that they can compete in a healthy manner in displaying their respective creativity,” he said.
Snowdan noted that Dayak entrepreneurs, especially the youth, were directly involved in making the M.O Sarawak Gala Night a success.
He added that since his involvement with the organisation of the M.O Sarawak Gala Night which started in 2013, the event was usually celebrated on a small scale.
“But tonight, Sarawak’s M.O managed to prove that organising a gala can attract the attention of various walks of life.
“This was proven when I was informed by the organisers that more than 900 people are attending this prestigious event tonight.
“In addition, the audience present on this night is not only made up of the Dayak community but also our brothers who are Malay and Chinese,” he said.
Snowdan congratulated M.O Sarawak and the Sarikei Dayak Talent Association for successfully organising the M.O Sarawak 12th Gala Night.
During the event, he also announced an allocation of RM10,000 for M.O Sarawak while Anyi contributed RM7,000 to the association.
The event was not only enlivened by the presence of local Sarawak artistes such as Ramles Walter, Angela Lata Jua, and others but also enlivened by the presence of the famous Malaysian composer Ajai.
Miss Universe Malaysia 2020, Francisca Luhong James, was also present as one of the judges for the M.O Sarawak ‘Kumang’ and ‘Keling’ competition.
