By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, June 16: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas expressed his delight with the success of this year’s Gawai Dayak 2024 “Niti Daun” procession.
In a statement today, Uggah said the scorching heat during the earlier part of the annual procession, followed by the later pouring rain, did not deter nor dampen the spirit of the over 3,000 participants representing 111 contingents, from completing the 1.2-kilometer route.
“This speaks volume of your (contingent members) resilience, your sense of purpose, and unity. These qualities augur well for us in accomplishing the objectives of our Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 for Sarawak to become a high income region.
“Your participation too, is an unwavering stand in the commitments and efforts to preserve our respective cultural heritage,” he said.
Uggah hopes to experience similar enthusiasm, commitment and joys in next year’s parade.
“We expect the same sterling management from the Orang Ulu community, the organiser of next year’s event,” he added.
On the same note, Uggah thanked Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for gracing the momentous event.
He said the Dayak community is very much honoured by his presence.
“This again exemplifies that he is the Premier of all races in Sarawak. We are very proud as well that other members of the cabinet, community leaders and other dignitaries had joined in our Gawai Dayak joys,” he said.
Uggah, who is also the Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development, wishes all Muslims a very happy and blessed Hari Raya Haji tomorrow (June 17). – DayakDaily
