Uggah speaks to reporters when met after the ‘Niti Daun’ parade at the Kuching Waterfront today. – Photo by Nur Shazreena Ali KUCHING (June 15): This year’s Gawai Dayak ‘Niti Daun’ parade reflects the solid support of Sarawakians for the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said this after witnessing thousands of participants joining the parade and marching in the middle of a hot afternoon followed by sudden heavy downpour today.
“Today we witnessed the ‘Niti Daun’, one of the Gawai Dayak celebration programmes in the state, and today we witnessed 111 teams. “And what is wonderful is that these teams are representing all races and all religions in Sarawak. Another beautiful scene is where people of all races in Sarawak celebrate Hari Gawai – part of our way of continuing to take care of our unity in Sarawak.
“Despite the heat and rain, we are all in high spirits. This embodies the resilience and unity of Sarawakians as we progress towards 2030, strengthening our racial and religious harmony, and supporting the GPS government’s efforts to develop Sarawak,” he said when met after the Natai Daun parade at the Kuching Waterfront. Adding on, Uggah said the event not only celebrated cultural heritage but also reinforced the commitment of the Sarawakians to continue to be united.
He said it was remarkable to see the even.