Rumah Anjat a hive of fun activities during Gawai
SIBU: The 18- door Rumah Anjat turned into a hive of activities as folks from all walks of life took part in the Gawai Dayak celebration.
The longhouse located along Nibong Tada Road near here about 20 minutes drive from Sibu Airport was lighted up during the night.
A resident, Robert Angkah, who is also secretary of the Associated Taxi Owners Association of Sarawak, noted folk from far and near visited the longhouse thus further strengthening racial unity and harmony.
“Gawai is the time for merrymaking and rapport building among people from diverse backgrounds. The open house or goodwill visit need to be continuously preserved for the good of all.
“It is a good time to catch up with families and friends. Many family members returned for this year’s celebration,” Robert said Thursday.
He was also delighted that a former class mate from the class of 85 of Sacred Heart Secondary School, Dato Sri Dr Benny Lee visited him on the eve of the celebration.
“We shared about the fond
Gawai is the time for merry-making and rapport building among people from diverse backgrounds. The open house or goodwill visit need to be continuously preserved for the good of all. Robert Angkah, Secretary of the Associated Taxi Owners Association of Sarawak
memories of the old school days,” he enthused.
According to Robert, the celebration was an array of activities such as karaoke, pocopoco and door-to- door visit among others until the wee hours.
He added there was a traditional dance or ‘ ngajat’ to mark the celebration.