DBNA to search talents among Bidayuh youth

THE Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) will

create a unit that will play a role in the search for talents among the Bidayuh youths.
Its president Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said the setting up of the unit was necessary as the association feels that there are plenty of talents among the young people that they can be unearth and nutured.
"We have seen many Bidayuh potential in his singing and acting, but some of them are already doing successful in Kuala Lumpur.
"Therefore, we in DBNA will try to do our part to showcase the talents we have," he said at a dinner hosted by the chairman of Bung Bratak Heritage Association Datuk Peter Minos to celebrate Lovina Ricky Guing who emerged the champion in a reality programme "Pilih Kasih 2 " at a hotel in Kuching yesterday night.
Pahon said, the success of the Lovina is a manifestation that the Bidayuh can also do it.
He said the Bidayuh although a small group but are talented in all fields and able to contribute to national development in various fields.
On Lovina’s success in the reality programme organised by TV2, Pahon said the Bidayuh community as a whole was very proud of her achievements.
"DBNA and the Bidayuh community is very proud of your success as the most sparkling stars among the star that shines," said Pahon.
Pahon who is also the permanent secretary of Ministry of Social Development and Tourism advised Lovina to be diligent in her pursuit and ambition.
"You need to be persevere in facing all the obstacles because there is no shortcut for the path to success in life," he said.
Pahon also borrowed Confuses words: "travel thousands of miles begins with a walk."
He also reminded Livonia that she is now a public figure and that she is a role model to the other Bidayuh teens.
Towards that Pahon has invited her to give a talk at the coming DBNA Youth Seminar to be held on March 12 at the newly completed DBNA multi-purpose hall at Jalan Kumpang here.
Meanwhile, Minos in his speech expressed a sense of pride to the success of Lovina and hoped it would be an example to other Bidayuh teenagers.
“Your achievement has made the community very proud of you because you have worked very hard to become the champion of the reality show and I really hope that more Bidayuh will also excel in any other fields,” he said.
Minos also called on the Bidayuh community and several Bidayuh association to show appreciation to any of the who excelled in various fields.