source: the star Iban, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu lasses and warriors in full regalia welcomed Sarawak Governor Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng, Second Finance Minister Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop, Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and state ministers at the State Indoor Stadium here. Among the highlights was a 30-strong Kelabit bamboo band from the Baram region in northern Sarawak. Cultural troupes which took to the stage with their traditional dances included a group of elderly Bidayuh women from the remote village of Kampung Semban in Ulu Padawan near here. They wore distinctive metal coils on their arms and legs, a decorative element of their traditional costume unique to their village. There was also a musical dance-drama and a parade of beauty contestants, known as “Kumang”, in three categories – Iban, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu.
KUCHING: Sarawak’s ethnic communities celebrated the Gawai Dayak Open House last night with a colourful show of traditional cultures.
Red carpet welcome: Tun Abang Muhammad (centre), his wife Toh Puan Norkiah and Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Alfred Jabu (left) being greeted by Bidayuh dancers in Kuching last night.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Culture on display at open house
so says.. miel at 6/24/2007 12:46:00 pm
tags: asia, cultural heritage, culture and society, malaysia, south east asia
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