KUCHING: Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) is promoting Gawai Dayak this year by releasing a web film entitled ‘Manik Panik’, which explores themes of festive joy and togetherness.
Set in a longhouse on Gawai Dayak Eve, it features a mystery that befalls the community when a broken bead necklace belonging to the Gawai chief is found.
With no one coming forward to claim it, Detective Gerunung takes it upon himself to discover the truth.
He sets off on a learning and discovery journey with the help of his friends to fix the broken necklace in time for the chief to wear it for the Gawai kick-off ceremony.
The web film also showcases various Dayak cultural objects and accessories such as ‘gerunung’ (bell worn around the ankles) headgear, beads, and ‘terabai’ (warrior’s shield).
“Petronas is pleased to have produced a web film as special and meaningful as ‘Manik Panik’, in celebration of Hari Gawai Dayak.
“From our unique family to yours, we send a festive greeting of happiness and hope and a reminder of the importance of coming together as one,” said Petronas senior general manager of Group Strategic Communications, Datin Anita Azrina Abdul Aziz.
‘Manik Panik’ is now live and available for viewing on Petronas’ official YouTube channel and Facebook page.
In addition to the web film, Petronas has also launched ‘Manik Panik’ stickers for WhatsApp to further spread joy this festive season.
On Wednesday, Petronas launched a fully animated web film for Kaamatan titled ‘Bambaazon’, a story that explores themes of courage, resilience, and kindness in the face of adversities.
