Bau Gawai Parade nearly triples in size; 2,000 participants, 91 contingents march 2.8km under sunny weather in traditional attire

Bau Gawai Parade draws over 3,000 participants in vibrant cultural showcase

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Henry beats the drum to launch the Bau Gawai Parade 2026. – Penerangan photo KUCHING (May 24): A total of 91 contingents involving more than 3,000 participants enlivened the Bau Gawai Parade 2026, covering a 2.8km route around Bau town on Saturday. The contingents represented villages, associations, cultural organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) across the Bau district. Two fl…

Bau Gawai Parade nearly triples in size; 2,000 participants, 91 contingents march 2.8km under sunny weather in traditional attire

By Amanda L KUCHING, May 23: The biennial Bau Gawai Parade nearly tripled in size this year, drawing close to 2,000 participants from 91 contingents with Chinese and Malay groups joining alongside the Bidayuh community, as they marched along a 2.8-kilometre route under sunny weather. Deputy Minister of Transport (Riverine and Marine) and Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the strong turnout reflected growing participation in the…