Multicultural harmony on display at Gawai open house in Kuching


(From left) Resplendent in their traditional attire, Jacline Sahfica Brucly, Sebiien Santih Medol, Cordelia Lawrence Ladon and Welizia Rafael taking a wefie while visiting the Gawai open house hosted by state Dayak leaders at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Visitors flocked to the Gawai open house at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching on Saturday (June 1) in a show of multicultural harmony.

Dressed in traditional attire, attendees enjoyed a spread of local delicacies and were entertained by cultural performances from the Iban, Bidayuh, and Orang Ulu communities.

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