04/07/2026
Ngiling Bidai is an Iban phrase that means "rolling up the mat." It marks the official end of the Gawai Dayak celebration.
Families and communities gather one last time to enjoy food, music, dancing, and traditional rituals before returning to their daily lives.
In Iban culture, rolling up the woven bidai (rattan mat) symbolizes that the celebrations have ended. It is similar to saying, "That's a wrap" or "Time to call it a day."
When someone says "Selamat Ngiling Bidai," they are wishing you a meaningful and happy close to the Gawai season.