KUCHING: The Tematu Gawai Carnival 2024 and the 9th Edition of Bitanding Dayung Gawea Tematu 2024 are set to take place on June 28 and 29.
Organising chairman John Pata this year’s event will be held at the Kampung Tematu Multipurpose Hall.
He said the theme, ‘Jak Ndi Otin, Samah To Kayak Adat Bidoyoh,’ translates to ‘We Must Together Preserve Bidayuh Customs With One Heart.’
The event will feature competitions among nine finalists for Dayung Gawea Tematu 2024, six finalists for Sindok Gawea Tematu 2024, and 10 finalists for Onak Dayung Gawea Tematu 2024.
“The carnival kicks off on 28 June at 1pm with the Miss Talent Competition and Miss Best Contemporary Dress. Performances by the Tanju Budaya Singai Cultural Group and the announcement of winners for Bitanding Onak Dayung Gawea Tematu 2024 and Bitanding Sindok Gawea Tematu 2024 will follow.
“On June 29, the carnival will feature exhibitions by government and non-government agencies, a blood donation campaign, health and dental check-ups, and food, drink, and handicraft stalls. Activities include Zumba and traditional games.
“The highlight, Bitanding Dayung Gawea Tematu 2024, will be in the afternoon, featuring performances by The Ring Lady, Prucong Group, Bung Bratak Culture Group, Bulang Biliah Group, and Onak Dayung Gawea Tematu 2024. Winners will be announced in the evening,” he said in a press release today.
The prizes for the Dayung Gawea Tematu 2024 competition include RM2,000 in cash, a crown, flowers, a sash, a trophy, a hamper and a certificate for the first place winner.
Additionally, special titles such as Miss Talent, Miss Tourism, Miss Popularity, Miss Photogenic, Miss Best Costume, Miss Best Contemporary Dress and Miss Traditional will each receive RM400 in cash, a trophy and a sash.
For the Sindok Gawea Tematu 2024 competition, the first place winner will be awarded RM1,500 in cash, a crown, flowers, a sash, a trophy, a hamper and a certificate.
The Onak Dayung Gawea Tematu 2024 competition will offer the first place winner RM500 in cash, a crown, flowers, a sash, a trophy, a hamper and a certificate.
Visitors are encouraged to attend in traditional ethnic attire, with prizes for the best traditional attire. Booth registration is open until June 25. For inquiries, contact Mr. John Pata (0198259395), Mr. Canters (0198744716), or Leonora (0168723236).
