Folklore provides a socially sanctioned outlet for the discussion of the forbidden and taboo. – Alan Dundes, American interpreter There are still many in the Iban community of the current generation who still submit fully to their families’ taboos or injunctions. These prohibitions are inherited from their forebears who were
When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile. – Stephenie Meyer, American novelist There was joy during last Gawai, especially after a two-year hiatus. And sadness too – my relatives in Munggu Embawang, Saratok, my late dad’s birthplace, were
Hari Gawai Dayak must be preserved as an occasion to meet, exchange visits, interact and understand each other’s customs and traditions so that a celebration, which has been given a public holiday, can help to strengthen the unity of all communities not only in Sarawak but in Kuala Lumpur and
Longhouses for the Iban will always be relevant but it is Gawai Dayak — just referred here as Gawai — that is making them more relevant, thereby enhances the community dwelling into a platform of iconic celebration and unity. After having two years of muted Gawai do, this year, our
Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students. – Solomon Ortiz, ex-American politician It is interesting to note that a 31-year-old is being considered the youngest school headmaster in Malaysia. This pertains to the story of a local
I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music. – Billy Joel, American singer There has been some improvement in the quality of Iban music and songs over the last
It does not matter if you have never been to a durian valley or even a durian orchard. What does is that you get to taste the king of fruits, even if it means you have to buy it. You will not regret it. Serian, which lies about 65km from
Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t going away. – Elvis Presley Just before Raya my two friends who were busking nightly at Kedey Kamek here in Metrocity invited me to join them. With a treat of very nice ‘Kopi O’,
Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t going away. – Elvis Presley JUST before Raya my two friends who were busking nightly at Kedey Kamek here in Metrocity invited me to join them. With a treat of very nice ‘Kopi O’,
People think that I must be a very strange person. This is not correct. I have the heart of a small boy. It is in a glass jar on my desk. – Stephen King, American author Many decades ago Gawai Tajau, a festival to honour Iban precious and highly priced
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