Sarawak Tourism Federation to hold Gawai Dayak Open House

The Sarawak Tourism Federation (STF) is going to kickoff its Gawai Dayak Open House celebration for the second time this June 8, at Rumah Anyie Rajit, Matop in Betong.

Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak Dato Gerald Rentap Jabu described the programme as ‘a contribution from the Betong tourism group, aimed at showcasing its tourism potential’.

“We want this programme to not only showcase the diversity of culture, but also the harmonious life we live in Sarawak,” he said during a press conference on the event, yesterday.

In her remarks, STF Gawai Dayak Open House 2024 organising chairman Yvonne Saman said the organiser had set a target of 500 participants this year. Participants have the option to purchase a threeday, two-night package tour at RM800 per person, which covers accommodation to Engkeranji longhouse in Betong, meals, sightseeing, attendance at the Gawai events, and transportation.

“Those who wish to travel using their own transportation can opt for the RM580 Longhouse Gawai Package, without transport and a guide. All package reservations can be made through a participating agent listed on the STF website,” she told reporters.

In addition, those not opting for a package tour could also join the grand parade and the open house dinner on Saturday, June 8 this year, free-of-charge, by registering via STF official website.

Deadline is May 25, 2024, although STF reserves the right to close the registration link without prior notice should the slots reach the maximum limit.

For more information and updates, go to www.sarawak. travel/2024-openhouse.

Those interested can also contact Luciana on 082-332420, or email to stfsara887@gmail.com.

Also present at the press conference was Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry Sarawak director Debbie Jenggut Nyelang, Tourism Malaysia Sarawak director Nurul Ain Mohammed Yunus, STF president Audry Wan Ullok, Temenggong Richard Mulok Entring from Rumah Panjang Anyie Rajit, and Tuai Rumah Anyie Rajit from Matop.

Rentap, flanked by Audry (seated, second left) and Nurul Ain, joins (seated, from left) Debbie, and Anyie in a photo-call with Richard (standing, second right), Yvonne (standing, fourth right) and others during the press conference.