culture anD festivals The dayak were traditionally animist, although the majority are now Christian, some of them are Muslims and many continue to observe both Christian and traditional ceremonies, particularly during marriages or festival. Significant festivals include the rice harvesting festivals Gawai Dayak, the Gawai Dayak festival is celebrated every year on 1st of June, at the end of the harvest season. For the majority of the Dayak who are Christians, some christian festivals such as Christmas, Good Friday, Easter and other Christian festivals are also celebrated. The Dayak perform a unique dance called the Ngajat. It is used to entertain the people who in the olden days enjoy graceful Ngajats as a form of entertainment. Dayak men and women have different style of Ngajat.