Bitanding Dayung Gawea Tematu back after 2 years
KUCHING: Bitanding Dayung Gawea Tematu beauty pageant is back this year after a twoyear absence, says its organising chairman John Pata James Jumin.
He said the beauty pageant will be the main event for the seventh Gawai Tematu Carnival at Kampung Tematu, a Bidayuh village near Kuching.
“Following the announcement of Malaysia transitioning to the endemic phase, we decided to hold the seventh edition of this carnival and beauty pageant this year.
“The theme is ‘Adat Bidoyoh Puun Idip Bimadis’ which means Bidayuh tradition as the core of the community.
“Other activities will include exhibitions by government and non-government agencies, sale of agricultural products, food and others,” he said.
On the beauty pageant, it is open to single Bidayuh girls aged 18 to 28 with minimum height of 157cm from around Kuching, Bau, Lundu, Padawan, Siburan, Penrissen and Serian.
Non-refundable entry fee is RM100 each and the closing date is May 8.
Entry forms are available on Bitanding Dayung Gawea Tematu and Gawai Tematu Carnival’s Facebook page. Alternatively, call John at 019-8259395 or Leonora (0168723236).
The top three winners will take home cash prize of RM1,500, RM1,300 and RM1,000 respectively. All participants will get a crown, bouquet, sash, trophy, hamper and certificate of participation.
Consolation prizes of RM100 cash, hamper and certificate of participation will be given.
“Miss Talent, Miss Tourism, Miss Popularity, Miss Photogenic, Miss Best Costume and Miss Traditional will each receive RM200, a trophy and a sash,” he added.
He welcomed everyone to Kampung Tematu for the carnival and beauty pageant to be held in strict compliance with Covid-19 standard operating procedures.