Brunei indigenous group celebrates rice harvest festival-Xinhua

Brunei indigenous group celebrates rice harvest festival

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2025-05-02 14:18:30

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's indigenous Dusun community on Thursday celebrated the harvest festival in central Tutong district, marking the end of the rice harvesting season.

The Dusun community engages in cultural activities like traditional dances, games and music at the festival, locally known as Adau Gayoh.

Johan Benson, president of the community, said the festival showcases harmony and unity of various ethnic communities in Brunei.

He said the community enriches the country's culture by preserving the traditional heritage and produces a younger generation who appreciates their identity.

There are seven ethnic groups in Brunei, including Brunei Malay, Kedayan, Dusun, Tutong, Belait, Murut and Bisaya.