Pua Kumbu: Weaving Iban Spirit Pua Kumbu: Weaving Iban Spirit The Pua Kumbu. Beautiful, colourful, and magical. It is a textile that is prominent in Iban culture, adorning their clothing and is ever present in all manner of ceremon... Dec 29, 2021
Lun Bawang Beads : Practically Wealthy Lun Bawang Beads : Practically Wealthy Beads have always been an integral part of culture for the natives of Sarawak. But their value was not just the aesthetics. For those of Lun Bawang ethnicity, th... Dec 29, 2021
Datun Julud: Happiness Takes Flight Datun Julud: Happiness Takes Flight Literally translated, Datun Julud means ‘long dance’ in the Kenyah language. Other ethnicities also possess their own names of the dance; such as ‘Arang Kadang’ in ... Dec 29, 2021
Rejang Beuh : Warriors Taking to the Skies Rejang Beuh : Warriors Taking to the Skies Have you ever seen someone dance so gracefully, that it’s as if they’re walking on air? The Rejang Beuh takes this to another level as the dancers mimic the ... Dec 29, 2021
Selingut: Courting Attention Selingut: Courting Attention The Bornean nose flute has three local names. If you hear any one of these, they are actually referring to the same instrument. It is the selingut, selingup, and keringut.... Dec 29, 2021
Ngajat : The Pride of Iban Heritage Ngajat : The Pride of Iban Heritage Ngajat , or to dance, in the Iban language, is a grouping of dances practiced by the Iban tribes. They are the largest ethnic group in Sarawak. Ngajat is deeply roo... Dec 6, 2021
Sape: The Sound of Sarawak Sape: The Sound of Sarawak Have you ever wondered what the rainforest sounded like? What if you could put it to a melody? That is how the sape is lovingly described by the locals. Belonging in the lut... Dec 6, 2021
Traditional Body Art Now in Plain Sight Traditional Body Art Now in Plain Sight When one hears the word art, chances are that body art is not the first thing that comes to mind. But that’s exactly what tattoos are; body art which tells pers... Dec 6, 2021