Calling all single Dayak beauties

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KUCHING: Single Dayak ladies aged 18 to 25 are invited to take part in the ‘Kumang Gawai Dayak Competition 2015’ to be held next month. Organised by the Samarahan District Council in collaboration with The Summer Shopping Mall, the preliminary round will be held on June 6, from 3pm onwards.

According to organising committee member Bolhassan Mohammad, 10 finalists would be chosen from the preliminary round for the grand final on June 12.

“The Kumang competition is organised in conjunction with the Gawai festival. Both rounds will be held at The Summer Shopping Mall,” he said. The participants must provide their own outfits, make-up, food and drinks as well as transportation throughout the competition.

“During the preliminary round, participants need to be dressed in baju kebaya. For the finals, they are required to wear the Iban traditional costume,” Bolhassan added. The finalists will be judged based on their beauty, poise, personality, costumes and their communication skills.

“The winner will receive a cash prize of RM700, while first and second runner-ups will receive RM500 and RM300, respectively. All top three winners will also receive a trophy and a sash.

“Consolation prizes of RM100 each await seven other finalists. All finalists will also receive certificate of participation,” he said. Those interested to join must submit their entries by June 5 at 5pm at the latest.

The entry fee of RM50 must be submitted along with the official entry form which can be obtained from The Summer Shopping Mall and the Samarahan District Council.

For further inquiries, contact the organisers at 011-29972074 (Bolhassan) or 012-8330048 (Chai). Alternatively, contact the council at 082-671023.