Nyobeng 2013 : Padang Pan-Sebujit
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Location : Kampung Padang Pan, Bau, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
This is the first 'nyobeng' between Sebujit guests (Indonesia) and host Padang Pan as the later replaces Gumbang.There were 2 informal welcoming ceremonies on the...
Muk Ayun Gawai Opening, Bengoh Dam Padawan
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Location : Kampung Ayun, Padawan, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
We kick started our Gawai visit for the year 2015 with Kampung Muk Ayun about 90 min trek from the Bengoh Dam in Padawan.
Started under heavy...
National-level International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, JOAS 2015
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Location : DBNA hall, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
The celebrations, organised by the Indigenous People’s Network of Malaysia (JOAS), will be hosted by several indigenous organisations led by Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (Sadia) and will...
Gawai Naik Dango Landak Part 3-Harvest Thanksgiving Ceremony
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Location : Kecamatan Ngabang, Kabupaten Landak, Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia.
Probably one of the most colourful event in Borneo. The men were all lined up in front of the Rumah Radakng dressed in their fearsome...
Festival Cross Border Aruk Sajingan, Wonderful Indonesia
Location : Perbatasan Aruk, Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia.
Following the success of the previous Cross Border Festival in Kalimantan, this year there will be 8 attractive live music and art performances held in 4 Cross Border...
FAM trip Kaltara: Part 8- Festival Iraw Tengkayu Tarakan
Location : Pantai Amal, Kota Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara, Indonesia.
The Tidung, Tidong are a native group originating from northeastern part of Borneo and surrounding small islands. They live on both sides of the border of Malaysia and Indonesia.
The Iraw Tengkayu Festival is a traditional thanksgiving ceremony held...