Dusun community to celebrate ‘Adau Gayoh'
By Achong Tanjong

Some of the handicrafts showcased in last year's celebrations

May 1 marks the end of the paddy-harvesting session, around the time when the country's Dusun community celebrates its annual "Adau Gayoh." This year, the festival will be held on May 4 with the theme " Pakatan Kukuh Masyarakat Maju" as organised by the Dusun Welfare Society.

The event will be held at the Multi-Purpose Hall of Pakatan Sang Jati Dusun in Kampung Bukit Udal, Tutong.

Unique values based on the arts and heritages of the Dusun communities will be showcased and the celebration itself is expected to be launched by the Tutong District Officer.

Highlights would include various cultural performances by Sang Jati Dusun Cultural Troupe as well as an exhibition on handicrafts.

Such efforts by the Dusun Communities are very much encouraged as they help with the government's promotion of the tourism industry.

The Dusun community holds the celebration ahead from their counterparts like the Dayak in Sarawak, which has their harvesting sessions on June 1 each year.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin