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The Dayak (/ ˈ d aɪ. ə k / ⓘ; older spelling: Dajak) or Dyak or Dayuh are one of the native groups of Borneo. [4] It is a loose term for over 200 riverine and hill-dwelling ethnic groups, located principally in the central and southern interior of Borneo, each with its own dialect, customs, laws, territory, and culture, although common distinguishing traits are readily identifiable.
This is a list of notable Dayak people. Notable Dayaks. Indonesia. Tjilik Riwut – National Hero of Indonesia and the first Governor of Central Kalimantan [1]
The Krio people (also referred to as Dayak Krio, Dayak Uheng Kereho, Punan Keriau, Dayak Seputan, Oloh Ot Nyawong [1] or Penyahbong [2]) are a Dayak ethnic group in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. They live on the upper course of the Krio River and speak the Krio Dayak language .
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The Dohong is considered an ancient Dayak sword that was used long before the Mandau was introduced. [2] It is believed to be the oldest weapon of the Dayak people. [3] According to folklore, the first people who owns the Dohong are the forefathers of Dayak people, namely Raja Sangen, Raja Sangiang, and Raja Bunu. [4]
The Kelabit people belong to the Dayak people (it is a large ethnic group of closely related people groups that includes about 200 tribes). With a population of approximately 6,600, the Kelabit people are the smallest people group in the state of Sarawak.
A Dayak war party in proas and canoes fought a battle with Murray Maxwell following the wreck of HMS Alceste in 1817 at the Gaspar Strait. [39] The Iban Dayak's first direct encounter with the Brooke and his men was in 1843, during the attack by Brooke's forces on the Batang Saribas region i.e. Padeh, Paku, and Rimbas respectively.
Dayak may refer to: Dayak people, an ethnic group native to the interior of Borneo island in Indonesia and Malaysia; Dayak language; Land Dayak languages; A creature in the science fiction film Immortal; Troy Dayak (born 1971), American soccer player; Mano Dayak (1949-1995), Tuareg freedom fighter, leader, and negotiator