Gawai Festival at Kampung Kiding 2014
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Location : Kampung Kiding, Padawan, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
The last 'official' Gawai was done a decade ago which was why Mr Bakas the headman insisted we visit the village to witness this year's celebration,...
Malinau Part 4-Bits & Pieces of Irau Festival, North Kalimantan
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Location : Kota Malinau, Kalimantan Utara, Indonesia.
After the climax of the Lundayeh was over it was time to hunt for lunch which was quite a problem for vegetarians like us. Food and its...
Festival Danau Sentarum Betung Kerihun, Wonderful Indonesia Event
Location : Lanjak, Kecamatan Batang Lupar, Kabupaten Kapuas Hulu, Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia.
Situated in the upper reaches of the mighty Kapuas River of West Kalimantan it can be reached in several ways. From the Sarawak...
Pesta Nyarok Biya 2018 @ Bengoh Dam Resettlement Scheme
Location : Bengoh Dam Resettlement Scheme, Padawan, Kuching Division, Sarawak, Malaysia.
This very first ever ‘nyarok’ event was held at the Bengoh Dam Resettlement Scheme brand new skull house or ‘panggah’ as it is called...
Nyobeng 2013 “Gumbang-Sungkung Senebeh” – Day 2
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Location : Kampung Gumbang, Bau, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Morning
The morning program consisted of :
The official welcome ceremony back in the jungle
The speeches delivered by officers from both sides of the border
The bamboo chopping...
Cap Go Meh 元宵节 Tatung Procession 2015 Singkawang Kalimantan Barat
Location : Kota Singkawang, Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia.
Cap Go Meh (元宵节) in two of the Chinese dialects means ‘the 15th night’ of the lunar new year. This is the dinner where family members gather together...