RM2,000 Tickets and Tough Choices: Soaring Airfares Cast Shadow over Gawai Reunions for Outstation Sarawakians

RM2,000 tickets and tough choices: Soaring airfares cast shadow over Gawai reunions for outstation Sarawakians

KUCHING, May 29 — Gawai Dayak is taking on a more bittersweet meaning this year for Sarawakians living outside the state, as rising travel costs, work commitments and financial constraints force many to weigh the dream of going home against practicality.For working adults such as Rossey La, 25, Sennia Rinna, 27, and Marieo Jimbai, 33, returning home remains a cherished tradition despite expensive festive airfares.Rossey, a cashier in Johor Bahru…

Rising airfares make Gawai homecoming bittersweet for Sarawakians working, studying away

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Rising airfares and financial constraints are forcing some Sarawakians working and studying outside the state to miss or delay returning home for Gawai Dayak, despite strong family ties and cultural importance. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (May 29): Gawai Dayak is taking on a more bittersweet meaning this year for Sarawakians living outside the state, as rising travel costs, work commitments …