PERUTUSAN GAWAI DAYAK 2010 & TADAU KAAMATAN

PERUTUSAN GAWAI DAYAK DAN PESTA KAAMATAN
Exco Perpaduan & Integrasi
Saudara Samuel Sila Mathew Unjah

Salam Sejahtera dan Salam 1 Malaysia. Terlebih dahulu saya mewakili rakan-rakan pimpinan Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar UPSI terlebih dahulu ingin mengucapkan Selamat Hari Gawai Dayak dan Selamat Hari Kaamatan kepada mahasiswa mahasiswi Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris.

Hari Gawai Dayak merupakan perayaan yang disambut oleh kaum Dayak di Sarawak manakala Pesta Kaamatan pula disambut oleh kaum Kadazan Dusun dan Murut di Sabah. Gawai Dayak mula disambut secara besar-besaran semenjak 25 September 1964 apabila ia diisytiharkan secara rasmi. Bagi Pesta Kaamatan pula ia telah disambut secara rasmi sejak 1960 lagi.

Hari Gawai Dayak dan Pesta Kaamatan mempunyai hubungan yang erat kerana ia berkait rapat dengan musim menuai padi. Masyarakat tempatan menjadikan upacara ini untuk menunjukkan rasa syukur dan berterima kasih atas tuaian padi yang baik pada tahun tersebut.

Kedua-dua perayaan ini biasanya disambut oleh segenap lapisan masyarakat di kedua-dua negeri dengan penuh meriah. Semangat persaudaraan yang sekian lama terjalin masih lagi dipertahankan dengan amalan kunjung-mengunjung sesama rakan. Inilah yang harus kita pertahankankan dan kekalkan untuk generasi akan datang.

Selain itu, atas dasar memupuk integrasi nasional, Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar UPSI menerusi Exco Perpaduan dan Integrasi turut mengambil inisiantif untuk membawa perayaan ini ke UPSI supaya semua mahasiswa UPSI merasai sendiri bagaimana rasanya perayaan ini. Pesta Gawai-Kaamatan 2010 ini dijangka diadakan pada 6-8 Ogos dan berkonsepkan 1 Malaysia, 1 Gawai, 1 Kaamatan.

Justeru itu, saya turut berharap agar semasa Gawai dan Kaamatan yang disambut pada 1 Jun ini akan menjadi titik tolak dalam diri mahasiswa kerana ia mempunyai signifikasi tersendiri. Gawai dan Kaamatan ini diharap mampu mengeratkan tali persaudaraan di kalangan mahasiswa yang berbilang kaum di UPSI.

Selain itu, dalam keadaan kita bergembira semasa perayaan nanti, saya berharap agar mahasiswa terutama dari Sarawak dan Sabah mengunakan peluang Gawai dan Kaamatan ini untuk menyumbang sesuatu kepada masyarakat di sana. Gunakanlah peluang bergawai dan Kaamatan ini untuk berbakti dan memberi input kepada masyarakat terutama di luar bandar. Saya percaya ramai yang akan balik ke kampung masing-masing untuk bergawai dan menyambut Kaamatan. Tonjolkanlah nama UPSI dan ceritakanlah pengalaman sepanjang berada di sini sebagai satu motivasi kepada banyak lagi masyarakat di kawasan luar bandar terutamanya. Secara tidak langsung anda turut melaksanakan bakti siswa anda semasa musim perayaan ini.

Sekali lagi saya ucapkan Selamat Hari Gawai Dayak dan Hari Kaamatan kepada mahasiswa UPSI yang menyambut perayaan ini terutama di Sarawak dan Sabah. Jangan lupa tarian Ngajat dan Sumazau bagi memeriahkan perayaan kali ini, begitu juga Unduk Ngadau dan Kumang Gawai.

Akhir kalam,

Selamat Hari Gawai, Gayu Guru, Gerai Nyamai, Chelap Lindap Nguan Menua, Bulih Limpah, Bulih Tuah, Bulih Berkat Ari Petara.

Dan

Kotobian om Kounsikaan Do Tadau Tagoya Do Kaamatan

Naka tu dulu. Terima kasih

Samuel Sila Mathew Unjah
Exco Perpaduan & Integrasi
MPP UPSI 2009/2010

Learning English outside the classroom

THE English language is commonly referred to as the ‘world’s language’. In other words, it is widely spoken in many countries and is taught as a second language almost all over the world.However, for many, the English language seems to be a challenging language to learn and consequently some even lose hope in learning the language, feeling that their basic knowledge is adequate for communication purposes.
There are many possible techniques to learn the English language, but there are certain techniques that are more effective in developing a level of proficiency.

The main tip to speed up the learning of English is to throw yourself into an English-oriented environment. This helps improve the practice of English learning since there is a constant use of the language. Basically, the more exposure one has to English, the higher the tendency in developing the habit and progressing in the language.

Once they have been familiarised with the language, it will take less effort for them to identify which is right or wrong in the construction of sentences in English.
Similarly, learners will also start to recognise the difference of certain words or phrases used in different situations, which will be used in their own conversations or writing. This practice is very common in professional sports training where the athletes are primarily sent for training to familiarise them with the actual sport. Immersion happens automatically.

Another pointer in learning the English language is to constantly speak in English or to speak with English-speaking friends. This assists learners because it provides a continuous repetition of English words, where the learner is able to use new vocabulary or phrases in conversations.

Apart from conversing in English with other speakers, it is also recommended that English language learners read a variety of English reading materials such as newspapers, magazines, or novels. It is one of the most effective ways English learners can build up their vocabulary since it provides a wide range in addition to practising English through conversations.

Even though there may be words that the learners may not know, one suggestion of understanding the words is not by looking through the dictionary, but by guessing their context through understanding the sentence. Learners may understand the other words in the sentence and come to a conclusion as to what the specific word means.
While all the above-mentioned tips are relevant, it is very important that the language learner must want to learn the English language. A learner must have the interest or intention to learn the language. This will result in effective outcomes for language skills.

It is always important to have fun while learning a new language. When learners have fun learning a specific subject matter, it makes it easier for them and increases their ability to remember.

Learning English outside the classroom

THE English language is commonly referred to as the ‘world’s language’. In other words, it is widely spoken in many countries and is taught as a second language almost all over the world.However, for many, the English language seems to be a challenging language to learn and consequently some even lose hope in learning the language, feeling that their basic knowledge is adequate for communication purposes.
There are many possible techniques to learn the English language, but there are certain techniques that are more effective in developing a level of proficiency.
The main tip to speed up the learning of English is to throw yourself into an English-oriented environment. This helps improve the practice of English learning since there is a constant use of the language. Basically, the more exposure one has to English, the higher the tendency in developing the habit and progressing in the language.

Once they have been familiarised with the language, it will take less effort for them to identify which is right or wrong in the construction of sentences in English.
Similarly, learners will also start to recognise the difference of certain words or phrases used in different situations, which will be used in their own conversations or writing. This practice is very common in professional sports training where the athletes are primarily sent for training to familiarise them with the actual sport. Immersion happens automatically.

Another pointer in learning the English language is to constantly speak in English or to speak with English-speaking friends. This assists learners because it provides a continuous repetition of English words, where the learner is able to use new vocabulary or phrases in conversations.

Apart from conversing in English with other speakers, it is also recommended that English language learners read a variety of English reading materials such as newspapers, magazines, or novels. It is one of the most effective ways English learners can build up their vocabulary since it provides a wide range in addition to practising English through conversations.

Even though there may be words that the learners may not know, one suggestion of understanding the words is not by looking through the dictionary, but by guessing their context through understanding the sentence. Learners may understand the other words in the sentence and come to a conclusion as to what the specific word means.
While all the above-mentioned tips are relevant, it is very important that the language learner must want to learn the English language. A learner must have the interest or intention to learn the language. This will result in effective outcomes for language skills.

It is always important to have fun while learning a new language. When learners have fun learning a specific subject matter, it makes it easier for them and increases their ability to remember.