Malaysian grandma teaches grandkids traditional Iban recipes for Gawai

The 68-year-old Lenti (right) has roped in her grandsons, Stu David, 26, and Damian Mikael Harry, 15, and grandniece Florella Mikin, 20 (left) to help her with the preparations for Gawai. — Photos: ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / The Star

On the eve of Gawai, preparations were almost at fever pitch in Lenti Abang’s home in Kampung Nangka, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. Apart from the last-minute cleaning before the festivities (on June 1 and 2), Lenti is busy in the kitchen preparing the goodies that are must-haves for any festival.

Popular Gawai songs like Sepating Bungai Jarau (Rickie Andrewson), Richah Gawai (Ramles Walter) and Gawai Kaamaatan (Ramles Walter and Debra Sia) are playing loudly as Lenti’s grandchildren make sure the home is all spruced up.