Sunday, May 8, 2011

Some captures of Sarawakian many years ago...

'Beautifuly Day' Malay dance depicting a newly-wed couple enjoying the blessings of the Almighty. the dancers are from Sri Tarina, Sarawak's famous group, twice champions in the National Dance Competition & twice at state level.

'Belangi Pengadap' is a dance of the Bidayuh community performed when receiving guests


'Presentation' a traditional Malay dance for receiving royal guests. the girls hold sireh container & the boys follow them closely in graceful silat move.


Procession of Iban maidens on the way to attend "Gawai Antu"(festival of the dead)

Weaving 'pua kumbu' (ritual blanket). jungle vegetable dyes used.

Ngajat Kenyah, a dance showing a warrior returning triumphant from war

 Iban weaving rotan basket for carrying home the padi after harvest

Sape players

Chinese potters at work. Sarawak traditional designs are applied too much decorative pottery


Bamboo pipe band at Bakelalan



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