Social Media Ideas for Gawai Dayak Parade

Serian Bidayuh community keeps Gawai Dayak parade alive for 56 years as three generations take part in Kampung Taee cele...

 SERIAN, June 2 —  Beneath the vibrant costumes, thunder of gongs and pulse of ethnic music at toda...

Aidiladha, Wesak, Kaamatan, Gawai: Malaysia’s massive festive mash-up is about to take over

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Malaysia is set to witness an “extraordinary festive atmosphere” soon as people...

Gawai rush begins: Sarawak deputy minister urges safer journeys, wiser spending

KAPIT, May 31 — Those returning to their hometowns and villagers for gawai Dayak must always prioritise safety and...

PM Anwar expected at Sarawak state-level Gawai Day celebration on June 21

KUCHING, June 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to attend this year’s Sarawak state-le...

From ‘bah’ to ‘kamek’: The many differences between Sabahans and Sarawakians (VIDEO)

KOTA KINABALU, May 29 — As Kaamatan and Gawai Dayak approach, Malaysians will once again turn their attention...

Minister proposes gazetting Dayak miring as National Heritage, paving way for Unesco bid

SIBU, May 24 — The National Unity Ministry has proposed that the traditional Dayak ceremony, namely ‘miring’, be gazette...

KPDN: Festive price control for Kaamatan, Gawai runs May 27–June 4 in Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan

KUNDASANG, May 23 — The Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) of the Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day on May...

Sabah CM: Kaamatan festival symbolises gratitude, unity and harmony of Sabahans

KOTA KINABALU, May 30 — The Kaamatan Festival, celebrated annually in May, is a significant cultural heritage that...

Tari Tradisional hingga Musik Bambu Meriahkan Weekend at Parapuar di Labuan Bajo

BPOLBF kembali menyelenggarakan Weekend at Parapuar (WAP) di Natas Parapuar, Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) pada Sabtu (23/5/2026).

DPM Fadillah: Kaamatan more than cultural celebration, is symbol of gratitude, unity and togetherness

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The Kaamatan Festival celebrated by the Kadazan-Dusun, Murut and Rungus communities in Saba...

BARONG PERFORMANCE IN THE SPIRIT OF GALUNGAN & KUNINGAN

30 Jun'26 Jun 2026 – Last week, guests experienced a barong performance at Waterbom as part of the festivities of Galungan & Kuningan, two important days for the Balin...

RM2,000 tickets and tough choices: Soaring airfares cast shadow over Gawai reunions for outstation Sarawakians

KUCHING, May 29 — Gawai Dayak is taking on a more bittersweet meaning this year for Sarawakians living outside the...

Kaamatan greetings pour in as ministers celebrate Sabah’s festival of unity, gratitude and togetherness

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Members of the Cabinet today extended Kaamatan greetings to the Kadazan-Dusun, Murut and Ru...

Haynes Apperson Festival parade

Sabah steps up efforts to position Kaamatan as an international tourism attraction, says DCM

PENAMPANG, May 30 — Sabah is intensifying efforts to promote the Kaamatan Festival as an international tourism pro...

Festival

A participant is briefly lifted into the air as a giant dragon train kite catches the wind during a kite festival in Bantul, Indonesia. — AFP

Culture

A child participates in the "Piu Sik" parade on the island of Cheung Chau during its annual Bun festival in Hong Kong. — AFP

Sundown Parade marks America's 250th in downtown Wichita

Downtown Wichita was filled with a patriotic spirit on Friday as thousands gathered for one of Riverfest’s biggest traditions: the Sundown Parade.

Lord Govindaraja rides Hanumantha and Gaja vahanams on sixth day

Artistes performing Chekka Bhajana and Kolatam, and ‘Prabandha Goshti’ form a part of the grand processions

Anwar renews commitment to fairer development for Sabah and Sarawak in Kaamatan, Gawai message

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The Madani government is committed to ensuring that Sabah and Sarawak receive equitable and...

Sarawak’s future depends on STEM, TVET and cultural resilience, says Wan Junaidi in Gawai message

KUCHING, May 31 — Greater emphasis must be placed on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and T...

‘Momogun’ versus KDMR? Sabah DCM says Kaamatan should unite, not divide

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam has urged Sabahans to reject a...

Sabah embarks on five-year initiative to document multi-ethnic heritage, says Hajiji

PENAMPANG, May 31 — The Sabah government is implementing a five-year initiative running until 2030 to document the...

KESUMA DHARMA GROUP - GONG PINDHA - GIANYAR

Here's a cassette with traditional Balinese music by the Kesuma Dharma Group from Gianyar in Bali.... GET IT HERE Enjoy!