English: (noun) a Bidayuh new year celebration - The official date falls on June 1st of every year. However, the festivities begin at the end of May and can last until the beginning of July. Some of the activities include traditional and cultural events combined with more contemporary experiences like sports and entertainment. Both locals and tourists are invited to join in the celebration to sample the fun, exotic food and lots of drinks.
Bahasa Malaysia: perayaan tahun baru
Pronunciation: /gawɪa sɔwaʔ/
Source: Jecky Misieng
gawia: a religious ceremony
Gawia Olan: Ritual which is observed before land is burnt and cleared for planting padi. Here the priestess accompanied by the priests, leads a ritual which drives away the bad spirits.
gawia pari’ pu’unt: a religious ceremony to celebrate the eating of new rice - This ritual ceremony is usually carried out some time in April right after the harvest is over.
sowa': a year
sowa' ba'uh: a new year
sowa' diyo': last year