More sponsors needed for Gawai Dayak Bazaar Kuching

KUCHING: Gagasan Anak Dayak Sarawak (GADS) is appealing for more kind sponsors including those from the corporate sector to contribute to the Gawai Dayak Bazaar Kuching 2017 fund.

According to event organising secretary Patricia Judin yesterday, they are still short of the more than RM60,000 budget but have confidence in collecting the full amount.

Patricia said among the people she would like to thank are Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Local Government Assistant Minister Datu Dr Penguang Manggil, Julau MP Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum, Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira and Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang who is also Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman for their sponsorship.

The group will be holding more fundraising sessions in the days to come, she revealed.

GADS will tentatively be holding the special bazaar at the Eastern Mall Siburan from April 28 to May 13.

She said members of the public will not be short of similar or almost similar bazaars here and in neighbouring Kota Samarahan, which augurs well for budding and veteran Dayak entrepreneurs.

It is understood that another group, Industrious Dayak Entrepreneurs Association ( Idea) will be holding theirs at MJC Batu Kawah from May 13 to 27; and Kota Samarahan Municipal Council will collaborate with mainstream Dayak NGOs to hold theirs at Aiman Square in neighbouring Kota Samarahan tentatively from May 6 to 13.

Patricia said all Gawai Dayak bazaars feature side events that include cultural and contemporary shows to attract daily shoppers and visitors.

Those who wish to trade at GADS Gawai Dayak Bazaar Kuching at Eastern Mall compound in Siburan are advised to call Patricia at 0128943771, Salina ( 012- 8938015) or Linda ( 014- 3915670).