Gawai's Ngiling Bidai promotes unity, cultural heritage, says PDP man

Hillary (sixth left) presents a token of appreciation to Tiong during the event.
BINTULU (June 14): The Ngiling Bidai ceremony, which marks the end of the Gawai Dayak celebration, serves as a meaningful platform to showcase and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Dayak community, said Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Samalaju chief Hillary Mawan Antar.
He highlighted that the event, which brings together people from diverse backgrounds, plays a vital role in strengthening community ties and promoting mutual understanding among Sarawak's multi-ethnic population – reflecting the spirit of Segulai Sejalai (Together in Unity).
'This reflects the importance of unity and national integration, which are essential in building a peaceful and stable nation,' he said in his welcoming remarks at the Ngiling Bidai 2025 Dinner, at Dinner World, Bintulu Sentral on Thursday.
The event, themed Segulai Sejalai, was officiated by Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, who is also Bintulu MP, Dudong assemblyman, and PDP president.
Hillary also stressed that such gatherings offer valuable opportunities for people of different ethnicities to connect and engage with one another.
'This event is in line with the unity initiatives under Malaysia Madani and helps to foster a spirit of togetherness, symbolised through Segulai Sejalai,' he said. Gawai lead Ngiling Bidai PDP

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