History

During the British colonial rule, the government refused to give recognition to the Dayak Day. This disappointed the Dayak community because the festival was their source of national pride and a way to reciprocate social hospitality extended by other races during their festivals.



After numerous requests, the first Chief Minister of Sarawak, Datuk Stephen Kalong Ningkan and his Cabinet, our present Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud, Tun Abang Haji Openg, who was a member of the Council Negeri, at that time, persistently pushed through the proposal to recognize Gawai as a festival.



Gawai Dayak was formally gazette on September 25, 1964 as a public holiday in place of Sarawak Day.

It was first celebrated on June 1, 1965 and became a symbol of unity, aspiration and hope for the Dayak community.



Since then, the Dayak community has been celebrating June 1 as a thanksgiving day to mark a good harvest and a time to plan for the new farming season.

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