Pursue STEM studies at IPTs, Sagah urges Bidayuh youth
KOTA PADAWAN: The Bidayuh community has been urged to seize the opportunity to pursue higher education at institutions of higher learning (IPT) in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said this is in line with the needs of Sarawak’s new economic development, […]
Walking with pride, remembering our roots
EVERY June, something special happens in Kampung Segu Bunuk in Penrissen, along Puncak Borneo Road. It begins with the beating of gongs and the proud, steady march of villagers dressed in traditional Bidayuh attire. There is colour, music, laughter – but more importantly, there is meaning. This is the Brarak & Bipajak Gawai Bisegu – […]
Cultural Exchange: Celebrating Bidayuh-Māori heritage
Maintaining cultural heritage is an essential element of any effort to realise the growth potential and promote the sustainability and vitality of rural areas. Recently, local social enterprise Pungu Borneo organised a cultural exchange event in the Bidayuh village of Sibuluh, a rural area in Bau. The Bidayuh- Māori Cultural Exchange – Showcase & Dialogue […]
Bidayuh cultural experience awaits Gawai revellers
KUCHING: Everyone is invited to join the Kampung Ta-ee Gawai 2024 celebration on the first day of Gawai. Centred at Balu Tuda, the village head’s house, at Kilometre 6 of Baki-Riih Road, accessible via the new Baki Bazaar on Mile 32 of the Kuching-Serian Road, the celebration will offer an authentic cultural experience for visitors. […]
Annual Bung Bratak Day honours Bidayuh ancestors and cultural heritage
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP BAU: The annual Bung Bratak Day, celebrated on Wednesday (May 1), pays homage to the Bidayuh ancestors who inhabited the mountain approximately 750 years ago. Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman Datuk Peter Minos said this occasion also serves as a tribute to the enduring legacy of the […]
Bidayuh navy community mourns tragic loss
IN the close-knit community of the Royal Malaysian Navy, a heartbreaking tragedy has struck. Senior Seaman JJM Joanna Felicia Rohna, a beloved member of the Bidayuh community, lost her life in a helicopter crash. The news has left everyone mourning, particularly Aleng Gaet, who had remained close to Joanna even after his retirement. Aleng, deeply […]
Acid Rain’s ‘Manuk Bauh’ wins top prize at 9th Bidayuh Song Chart Awards
KUCHING: Acid Rain, with their song ‘Manuk Bauh’, clinched the top spot at the 9th Edition of the Bidayuh Song Chart Awards, securing a cash prize of RM5,000 along with a trophy. Following closely in second place was Mezzavoce with their rendition of ‘Bukang’. They were awarded a cash prize of RM3,000 and a trophy, […]
Bukit Semuja rep: Be proud to be a Bidayuh
KUCHING: The Bidayuh culture during Gawai 2023 has not only captured the attention of locals but also attracted interest from individuals outside the community. According to Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus, the black and red costumes were becoming more popular among both young and old attendees. He said that those from beyond the Bidayuh and Dayak communities, […]
Abdul Karim impressed with friendliness and skills of Bidayuh community
BAU: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah expressed his admiration for the friendly and interesting skills of the Bidayuh community, stating that such character is good for the tourism industry. “This kind of character and personality would make the tourist feel very welcome whenever they visit the Bidayuh community. “You see, I have been to […]
Art celebrates Bidayuh tradition on brass rings
KUCHING: Artist Gerald Goh has always been intrigued by Bidayuh women who wore brass rings on their forearms and calves from a very young age in days of old. “It is something that we need to preserve and after knowing that their numbers are now down to three ring ladies, this tradition is something which […]
