MIRI: There many ways that the younger generation of Kenyah can learn about their traditional culture, said State Legislative Assembly (DUN) deputy Speaker Datuk Gerawat Gala.
Besides learning it from their parents, social media also plays a crucial role in exposing them to their traditional culture towards developing a sense of identity.
The Mulu assemblyman said this at the closing of ‘Hari Kenyah 2021’ programme held here on Saturday night.
He noted that there are some challenges faced along the way, but he believed they could overcome those challenges when their children start to appreciate it.
“In the olden days, during my time, because we were brought up in the longhouse, when we heard the sound of ‘Sape’, the traditional musical instrument, we would automatically dance, contrary to today’s generation, we have to push them to dance….because they did not grow in that kind of environment,” he explained.
Gerawat commended Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) Sarawak for providing opportunities for the Kenyah tribe to showcase their cultures via the programme.
The ‘Hari Kenyah 2021’ programme was a collaboration between RTM Mirifm with Pustaka Sarawak Miri and Miri Kenyah Association aimed at promoting the Kenyah culture.
Also present were RTM Sarawak director Abdull Hadi Mohd Yusoff and Pustaka Sarawak Miri regional manager Razak Rambili.
