Read the following information and then decide whe...

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Read the following information and then decide whether the statements are true or false according to the text.

Gawai Dayak

Gawai Day or Gawai Dayak, is a festival celebrated in Sarawak. It is both a religious and social occasion. Gawai Dayak literally means “Dayak Festival”. Dayak visit their friends and relatives on this day. Those far away receive greeting cards. The mode of celebrations varies from place to place.

The festival is celebrated on the 1st of June every year. However, it actually starts on the evening of 31st of May. Gawai Dayak celebration may last for several days.

On the evening of 31st of May, the ceremony to cast the greediness spirit away (Muai Antu Rua) is held. Then, offering ceremony (miring) is conducted. Thanking gods for the good harvest, guidance blessings and long life is done through sacrificing a cockerel. At midnight spirit welcoming procession (Ngaluh Petara) is held. Then,  the celebration gets merrier as people start singing  and reading poems.

On the 1st of June, the homes of the Dayaks are opened to visitors. Cock-À ghting, blowpipe skill demonstration, and ngajat competitions are held. It is also during this time of the year that many Dayak weddings take place. Today, it is an integral part of Dayak social life. It is a thanksgiving day marking good harvest and a time to plan for the new farming season or activities ahead.

Adapted from: http://www.wikipedia.com

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4. Gawai Dayak is now a thanksgiving day of good harvest and planting season.

P. Parningutan · Accepted Answer

Jawaban yang benar adalah: False.

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Soal meminta kamu menyatakan apakah pernyataan yang disediakan soal itu benar atau salah berdasarkan teks.

Pernyataan yang disediakan soal bermakna "Gawai Dayak kini menjadi hari syukuran panen dan musim tanam yang baik."

Pada teks tertulis;

"Then, offering ceremony (miring) is conducted. Thanking gods for the good harvest, guidance blessings and long life is done through sacrificing a cockerel."

Kutipan teks tersebut bermakna;

"Kemudian dilakukan upacara persembahan (miring). Berterima kasih kepada dewa atas panen yang baik, berkah bimbingan dan umur panjang dilakukan melalui pengorbanan seekor ayam jantan."

Dari kutipan teks, kita tahu bahwa yang dimaksud hari syukuran panen dan musim tanam yang baik bukanlah Gawai Dayak melainkan upacara persembahan yang dinamakan miring.

Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah: False.

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