Sarawakian craftsman races to complete sugu tinggi orders for Gawai


One of the distinctive features of the Ngepan Batang Rajang is the baju manik, or beaded dress made from colourful glass beads, and the dujung manik headgear. Photos: The Star/Zulazhar Sheblee

Gawai, Sarawak’s annual harvest festival, will be celebrated this Sunday.

Considered the biggest celebration in the state, it is observed with much fervour among the Dayaks – the collective name for the tribes of Iban, Bidayuh, Kayan, Kenyah, Kelabit and Murut.

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