Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The Iban are an indigenous ethnic group native to Borneo, primarily found in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, Brunei and parts of West Kalimantan, Indonesia.They are one of the largest groups among the broader Dayak peoples, a term historically used to describe the indigenous communities of Borneo. [5]
The Iban Dayaks used to believe in having charms namely ubat (medicine), pengaroh (amulet), empelias (anti-line of fire) and engkerabun (blurredness) given by gods and spirits to help them to accomplish successes in life such as getting bountiful harvest, game or jars, to make them kebal (weapon-proof), unseen to human eyes or to make them ...
Well-known handicrafts in Sarawak include Orang Ulu beadwork, [36] Iban Pua Kumbu, [37] Bidayuh Kesah mats and Tambok baskets, Malay Kain Songket, [10] ethnic headgear, [38] and Chinese pottery. [39] Sarawak Artists Society was established in 1985 to promote local cultures and arts in the form of paintings.
Sarawak's population is very diverse, comprising many races and ethnic groups. Sarawak has more than 40 sub-ethnic groups, each with its own distinct language, culture and lifestyle. This makes Sarawak demography very distinct and unique compared to its Peninsular counterpart.
Some numbers differ, but East Malaysia contains a total of about 64 indigenous groups, around 39 in Sabah and 25 in Sarawak. [3] The Orang Asal make up 60% of Sabah's population, and 50% of Sarawak's population. Sabah's population is hugely diverse, with over 50 languages and 80 dialects spoken. [8] The largest group on Sarawak is the Iban. [9]
It was made by the Dayak Iban Assocation from Sarawak to unite Sarawak Iban through arts and dance. Standardized version of Ngajat was believed originated from the early 80s and was modernized in the late 90s. Nowadays, Ngajat Serakup is widely used as performance in Sarawak, Malaysia.
The area has a long history, and is defined by the three main rivers in the region, the Batang Rayar, Batang Paku, and Batang Rimbas. Saribas is famous for its Iban longhouses and is regarded as a centre of Iban culture. It was annexed to Sarawak by James Brooke in 1849.
Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (SADIA) is a community organization representing the Iban community of Sarawak. Formerly known as the Dayak Federation , it was formed in 1919 and renamed to its current title in 1984.