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SDGA Attends 2025 State-Level Gawai Dayak Dinner

Sunday, 22 June 2025

Venue: Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK)

On 22nd June 2025, The Sarawak Dayak Graduates Association (SDGA) was honoured to be part of the 2025 State-Level Gawai Dayak Dinner hosted by the Sarawak State Government at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK).

The event brought together leaders, community representatives, and guests from across Sarawak to celebrate unity in diversity and to honour the rich cultural heritage of the Dayak community.

Representing SDGA at the dinner were:

  • President Rizzo Mungka
  • Vice President (Orang Ulu) Rudy Ujang
  • Secretary General Cliff Jude Zehnder
  • Assistant Secretary General Shalene Durie
  • Assistant Treasurer General Aileen Kumang
  • Executive Committee Members:
    • Alexandra Nastassia
    • Kimberly Wang
    • Melvin Jangga
    • Phoenicia Christ
  • Past President and SDGA Member Gary Ningkan

The evening featured traditional cultural performances, vibrant attire, and heartfelt speeches that reflected the true essence of Gawai, a celebration of unity, gratitude and community spirit.

SDGA is proud to have joined fellow Dayaks and other distinguished guests in marking this important occasion. Events like these continue to remind us of the strength found in diversity and the importance of cultural preservation.

As SDGA continues to empower Dayak graduates and professionals, moments like this further strengthen our commitment to community, leadership and shared heritage.