CelcomDigi collaborates with Bornean artists to produce captivating Gawai Kaamatan film

With Gawai Kaamatan just around the corner, East Malaysians have begun booking their flights back home and are gearing up for this year’s Harvest Festival. In conjunction with this cultural event, CelcomDigi, along with NagaDDB Tribal and M&C Saatchi, have collaborated with several Bornean artists and filmmakers to create ‘Nadi‘.

‘Nadi‘ is a breathtaking docu-film and music project, centered around the themes of connecting with nature, and celebration of the bountiful harvest that was gifted to the people of Borneo. Directed by Kelabit filmmaker Sarah Lois Dorai, it tells the story of three Bornean musicians – Sape’ musician Alena Murang, music producer Joshua Maran, and Sundatang revivalist Gindung, who are on a mission to compose an instrumental piece that would bring them closer to their roots.

The docu-film features stunning visuals, and music… made by plants

As it turns out, plants CAN be used to make music. And we aren’t just talking about the wood from trees used to make guitars.

Utilising sonification technology to turn plant vibrations into sound waves, the musicians harvested the sounds of paddy plants, soil, flowers, which were then transmitted to a recording studio where they were used to create a harmony. The harmonies were then weaved together with modern and traditional instruments like the Sape’, Sundatang, and Kulintangan, to create a beautiful melody that celebrates the essence of nature. Thus, highlighting the natural beauty of the land, which is a prevalent theme in the celebration of Gawai.

You can give this short mesmerising film a watch on CelcomDigi’s YouTube channel, or check it out on their Facebook page.

But that’s not all that they have to offer this festive season…

CelcomDigi will be having exciting deals in conjunction with Gawai!

In conjunction with the Pesta Kaamatan and Hari Gawai, all CelcomDigi customers can also enjoy the following offers:

• All postpaid and prepaid customers can enjoy 500GB of high-speed Internet for only RM7 with 3-day validity. This offer is available from now until 13 June 2024 via the Celcom Life and MyDigi apps or they can dial *118#.
• From now until 30 June 2024, customers in Sabah can enjoy 3 months of free fibre for their home if they subscribe to CelcomDigi Fibre 300Mbps and above plans.

For more information, you can head on over to CelcomDigi’s website. And to everyone celebrating Gawai, we would like to wish you all a Happy Harvest Festival! Gayu guru gerai nyamai, and Kotobian Tadau Tagazo do Kaamatan!