What’s in the name? Everything, so it seems
The Kelabit tribe of Borneo has a unique tradition relating to names. A Kelabit could have at least three names in his or her lifetime. Yes, the Kelabits do change their names to mark each significant stage in their life, namely a given name at birth, a new name taken after having the first born […]
Gawai Nyebang — unique tradition of border village folks
By Robert Kenneth KUCHING: Residents of Kampung Gumbang, a border village near Serikin, about 50km southwest from here, had a unique way to celebrate Gawai which this year had been hampered again by the Covid-19 pandemic. Calling themselves Bigumbang Bidayuh, they are the only community that celebrates Gawai Nyebang or a traditional celebration after the […]
