🌿 Sarawak Supports the First-Ever Bidayuh Cultural & Musical Festival 2025! 🎶✨

The Sarawak Government has officially shown strong support for the inaugural Bidayuh Cultural and Musical Festival 2025, calling it a meaningful platform to preserve, celebrate and elevate the traditional arts and music of the Bidayuh community.

📅 12 – 14 December 2025
📍 DBNA Headquarters, Multipurpose Hall & Baruk
🎤 Organised by BAMA & DBNA Youth Development Subcommittee
🎨 Supported by Sarawak Heritage and Arts Facilitation Fund

🎉 3 Days of Culture, Music & Talent!

🌟 12 December — Opening Night: Night of The Bidayuh Stars
Featuring beloved performers:
Richmond Allan Morshidi, Darren Wooden Gun, Michael Gayut, Hi Breed, Ranee Pat, Ezra Band, Collin & The Gang, 4 Mors, and more!

🎶 13 December — Workshops, Competitions & Cultural Showcase

✅Battle of the Bidayuh Band (Preliminary Round)
✅Traditional craft clinic: weaving, beadwork & Bidayuh attire
✅Children’s competitions: Onak Pogan (Handsome Boy) & Onak Sangon (Pretty Girl)
✅Official Opening Ceremony

✅Bidayuh Traditional Musical Instruments Competition

🥁🎸 14 December — Grand Finale

✅Drum Clinic by Gary Gideon (Air Supply Malaysia drummer)
✅Guitar Clinic by Edrie Hashim (Wings)
✅Battle of The Bidayuh Band Grand Finale

🌺 More Than a Festival — It’s a Cultural Movement

“This festival not only showcases Bidayuh artistic talent but also supports talent development, heritage preservation, and the growth of Sarawak’s creative industry,” Snowdan said.

Sarawak remains committed to strengthening its cultural and artistic ecosystem, ensuring it continues to flourish for generations to come.