Gawai Dayak is a traditional harvest festival celebrated by the Dayak people in Sarawak, Malaysia, typically on June 1st each year. This festival marks the end of the rice harvest and is a time for the community to come together, give thanks, and celebrate their agricultural success. During Gawai Dayak, various cultural activities take place, including traditional dances, music, and feasting on local delicacies. Families often prepare special dishes and invite relatives and friends to join in the festivities, reinforcing community bonds and preserving Dayak heritage.