The Gawai Dayak festival in Malaysia celebrates the end of the harvest season for the Dayak people. This festival is marked by numerous rituals, including traditional dances, feasting, and the sharing of food and drinks, which symbolize community harmony and gratitude. Ceremonial practices such as the Ngiling Bidai ritual are performed to bless the newly harvested rice. Gawai serves as a time for families to reunite, reaffirm cultural traditions, and celebrate their identities as part of the broader Malaysian cultural tapestry.