Indigenous Peoples Day kicks off in Sarawak

Putting their best foot forward: Bidayuh women looking resplendent in their traditional costume for the Gawai Dayak parade in this file photo. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: More than 200 indigenous leaders and representatives from across Malaysia have come to Redeems Centre in Bau as Sarawak hosts the national-level Indigenous Peoples Day this week.

Organised by the Indigenous Peoples Network of Malaysia (Joas), the event kicks off with a forum today, followed by a showcase of culture tomorrow.