KUCHING: The festive spirit of Gawai Dayak lit up Sarawak’s skies and terminals as Tourism Malaysia, in collaboration with Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), introduced cultural cheer to Kuching Worldwide Airport and Sibu Airport yesterday (June 1).
Held together with the Go to Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) marketing campaign, the occasion aimed to share the enjoyment of Gawai with each home and worldwide travellers by showcasing Sarawak’s wealthy heritage.
Travellers arriving on the Arrival Corridor had been greeted with conventional hospitality and handled to festive goodies, together with the long-lasting Sarawak kek lapis (layered cake), together with promotional supplies for VM2026.
Becoming a member of the celebration at Sibu Airport had been Minister of Tourism, Arts and Tradition Particular Officer Agatha Ting, Tourism Malaysia Sarawak director Rubiah Tul’Adwiyah Md Yusof, in addition to representatives from companion companies and tourism associations.
Friends had been additionally handled to vibrant cultural performances by a neighborhood dance troupe, which added color and rhythm to the airport ambiance.
Celebrated yearly on June 1 and a pair of, the Gawai Dayak Competition is a key a part of Tourism Malaysia’s efforts to highlight Sarawak’s cultural variety and prolong a heartfelt invitation to travellers to expertise the state’s distinctive traditions and heat hospitality.
