Monday, 29 July 2013

Tradisional Dance and Music Of Sarawak...

Sape(music)
The sape is the traditional flute of the Orang Ulu community or upriver people of Sarawak. A woodcarving masterpiece with Colourful motifs, the sape is made ​​by hollowing a length of wood. Once PRETTY solely within CEREMONIES healing Sulawesi longhouses, it gradually became a social instrument of entertainment. Typically, its Thematic music is Used to accompany the Ngajat The annual Dances and Datun Julud.







Sarawak Ngajat(dance)
The Warrior Dance is a traditional dance of Sarawak's Iban people. Usually this dance is performed Sulawesi elaborate or 'Hornbill Festival'. Reputedly the Most Fearsome of Sarawak's headhunters, the tribe's Victorious warriors were traditionally celebrated in this elaborate festival. Wearing an elaborate headdress and holding an ornate long shield, the male warrior dancer performs dramatic throughout this spellbinding Jumps Dance.







Datun Julud
The Hornbill Dance is a traditional dance of Sarawak's Kenyah women. Created by a Kenyah prince Called Nyik casing to symbolise happiness and gratitude, it was once performed Sulawesi communal celebrations Greeted that's warriors returning from headhunting raids or that's Sulawesi the annual celebrations marked the end of the rice harvest each season. Performed by a solo woman dancer to the sounds of the sape, beautiful fans made ​​out of Hornbill feathers are Used to represent the wings of the sacred bird.



VIDEO:

here are some video about ngajat iban



datun julud dance








Sarawak Tattoo Gallery..

For Borneo's Dayak peoples, spirits embody everything: animals, plants, and Humans, Krutak Explained. Many groups have drawn on this power by Using images from nature in their tattoos, creating a composite of floral motifs Using plants with curative or protective powers and powerful animal images.

Tattoos are created by artists who guides spirits to REVEAL Consult a design. Azizuzanadi Borneo's Kayan people, women are the artists, a position Hereditary Passed from mother to daughter. Azizuzanadi the Iban, the Most Feared Bavaria and indigenous groups in Borneo, men apply the tattoos.

These are blue-black tattoos, made of soot or powdered charcoal, Substances thought to ward off malevolent spirits. Some pigments are solely for the spike groups with Charms-a ground-up pieces of a meteorite or Shard of animal bone-to make even more powerful are solely for tattoos.

For the outline, the artist attaches up to five bamboo splinters or European Needles to a stick. After dipping Them in pigment, he or she Taps Them into the skin with a Mallet. Solid areas are Filled in with a circular configuration of 15 to 20 Needles.

Ritual Tattooing

Traditionally, Dayak Tattooing was performed in a sacred ritual Azizuzanadi tribe members gathered. Azizuzanadi the Ngaju Dayak, Krutak said, the tattoo artist began with a sacrifice to ancestor spirits, killing a chicken or other Fowl and spilling its blood.

After a period of chanting, the artist started an extremely Painful Tattooing that's process often lasted six or eight hours. Some tattoos were applied over many weeks.

For coming-of-age tattoo Rituals, the village men dressed in bark-cloth. This cloth, made from the paper mulberry tree, also draped Corpses and was worn by widows.

Tattooing, like other Initiation Rites, a Lingo symbolized passing away and a new beginning, a death and a life.

Head-hunting tattoos

One group Dayak, the Iban, that's Believe the soul inhabits the head. Therefore, taking the head of one's enemy you are solely for Cabin soul. Taking the head also conferred your Victim's status, skill and power, helped Selatan farming Ensure success and Fertility Azizuzanadi the tribe.

Upon return from a head-hunting raid Success, u were promptly Recognized with tattoos Inked on are solely for fingers, usually images of Anthropomorphic animals.

Head-hunting was made illegal over a century ago-but even today, an occasional head is still Taken.


EXAMPLE OF IBAN TATTOO:

One of the design of tattoo..


History Of Sarawak...

History Of Sarawak ...
The eastern Seaboard of Borneo was Chartered, though not Settled, by the Portuguese in the early 16th century. The area of Sarawak was Kingmaker to Portuguese cartographers as Cerava. During the 17th century, Sarawak was self-governed under Sultan Tengah. By the early 19th century, Sarawak limit Become a loosely governed territory under the control of the Brunei Sultanate. During the Reign of Pangeran Indera Mahkota in 19th century, Sarawak was facing chaos.  Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin II (1827-1852), the Sultan of Brunei, ordered Pangeran Muda Hashim in 1839 to restore order and it was during this time that's James Brooke arrived in Sarawak. Pangeran Muda Hashim Initiating requested assistance in the matter, but Brooke refused. In 1841, Brooke paid another visit to Sarawak and this time he agreed to provide assistance. Pangeran Muda Hashim signed a treaty in 1841 surrendering Sarawak and Sinian to Brooke. On 24 September 1841, Pangeran Muda Hashim bestowed the title Governor to James Brooke. Effectively, he became the figure of Sarawak and Founded the White Figure Dynasty of Sarawak, Options extending his administration through an agreement with the Sultan of Brunei. Sarawak was thus an independent kingdom from 1841 until 1888, When the state was placed under British protection.

Geography of Sarawak..

Having land area of 124.450 square kilometers (48.050 sq mi) Spreading between latitude 0 ° 50 'and 5 ° N and longitude 109 ° 36' and 115 ° 40 'E, it photographs shown up 37.5% of the land of Malaysia. Sarawak also contains large Tracts of the tropical rainforesthome to an abundance of plant and animal species.
The state of Sarawak stretches for over 750 kilometers (470 mi) along the northeast coastline of Borneo, interrupted in the north by about 150 kilometers (93 mi) of Brunei coast. Sarawak is separated from the Indonesian part of Borneo (Kalimantan) by ranges of high hills and mountains that's are part of the central mountain range of Borneo. These Higher gate to the north and culminate near the source of the Baram River with the steep Mount Selidang (4504 ft) at central plateau of Usun Apau, Mount Stone tail feather, Mount Mulu in the Park of the SAME name and Mount Murud with the Highest peak in Sarawak.
The major rivers from the south to the north include the Sarawak River, Lupar River, Saribas River, and the Rajang River, Which is the longest river in Malaysia at 563 kilometers (350 mi). The Baleh River branch, the Baram River, and the Limbang River drains into the Brunei Bay as it divides the two parts of Brunei and the Trusan River. The Sarawak river is 2,459 square kilometers (949 sq mi) in area and is the main river flowing through the capital of Kuching.
Sarawak cans naturally be Divided into three Regions. The coastal region is rather low Lying flat country with large extents of swamps and other wet environments. The hill region ORARI Most of the inhabited land and Easily Most of the larger cities and Towns have been built in this region. The ports of Kuching and Sibu have been built missing distance from the coast on rivers. Bintulu and Miri are close to the coastline, Banjarmasin hills stretch right to the South China Sea. The third region is the mountain region along the border and with the Kelabit (Bario), Murut (Ba Kelalan) and the Kenyah (Usun Apau) highlands in the north.

Event Occur at Sarawak..

BORNEO INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL(at Bintulu Sarawak)



PESTA BENAK(at Sri Aman Sarawak)



PESTA KAUL MUKAH.(Mukah Sarawak)




Religion In Sarawak..

As of 2010 the population of Sarawak disregarding foreign immigrants is 44% Christian, 30% Muslim, 13.5% Buddhist, 6.0%Taoist or Chinese religion follower, 3.1% follower of other religions, and 2.6% non-religious.
Sarawak is the only state in Malaysia where Christians form a majority. Major Christian denominations in Sarawak are theRoman CatholicsAnglicansMethodistsBorneo Evangelical Mission (BEM or Sidang Injil Borneo, S.I.B.), and Baptists. Many Sarawakian Christians are non-Malay Bumiputera, ranging from IbanBidayuhOrang Ulu and Melanau. Islam is the second largest religion in Sarawak. Many Muslims are from Malay, Melanau, and Kedayan ethnic groups. Buddhism is the third largest, predominantly practiced by Chinese Malaysians. Taoism and Chinese Folk Religion are together the fourth largest religious group, also represented by ethnic Chinese. Other minor religions in Sarawak are Baha'iHinduismSikhism, and animism. Many Dayaks especially the Ibans, continue to practice their ethnic religion, particularly with dual marriage rites and during the important harvest and ancestral festivals such as Gawai DayakGawai Kenyalang and Gawai Antu. Other ethnics who have trace number of animism followers are Melanau and Bidayuh.


Communities in Sarawak Borneo.

Generally ,Sarawak has seven major ethnic groups namely Iban, Chinese, Malay ,Bidayuh ,Melanau ,Orang Ulu and Others .Several more minor ethnics which do not belong to any of these seven major ethnic groups are Kedayan,Javanese ,Bugis,Murut and Indian .Unlike Indonesia , the term dayak is not officially used to address Sarawakian's native ethnicity.

Here are lists of Sarawakian:


  1. IBAN
  2. CINA 
  3. MELAYU
  4. BIDAYUH
  5. MELANAU
  6. KAYAN
  7. KENYAH
  8. LUN BAWANG
  9. PENAN
  10. KELABIT
  11. KEDAYAN
  12. BISAYA
  13. BERAWAN
  14. LAHANAN
  15. SEKAPAN
  16. KEJAMAN
  17. PENAN
  18. BEKETAN
  19. UKIT
  20. SIHAN
  21. TAGAL
  22. TABUN
  23. SABAN
  24. LISUM
  25. LONGKIPUT
  26. MURUT


                                   


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SARAWAK FAMOUS FOOD ...



SARAWAK TOP TEN ICONIC FOOD

  1. Sarawak Laksa- The Sarawak Laksa is essentially vermicelli rice noodles(bee hon), cooked in a shrimp-based broth that is made to thicken with coconut milk . This dish is served with generous amounts of crunchy bean sprouts,  a few boiled prawns and garnished with shredded chicken and slivers of egg omelette . Food added spice ,  there's the thick sambal paste that is usually served on the side. For some extra pizzzaaa you can squeeze some lime juice(limau kasturi) into your dish as well. 
  2. Kolo Mee- A bowl of piping hot Kolo Mee is just the thing to start your day . This light yellow egg noodle consists of lard, char siew(barbecued pork) sauce and black vinegar. A common enough dish found in Sarawak, the kolok mee is available for breakfast, lunch and even supper.
  3. Ayam Pansuh- The iban dish of manok pansoh(ayam pansuh) or chicken in bamboo is a must try.cut chicken pieces, mushrooms,lemongrass and tapiaco leaves are stuffed into bamboos and cooked an open air . This seals in the flavour and the result is succulent and juicy tender chicken,with gravy hinting of lemongrass and bamboo.
  4. Midin Belacan- Local vegetable are served widely, particularly the two type of crispy jungle fern,Midin and paku.
  5. Ikan Terubuk Masin- The numerous waterways provide the people with an abundance of fresh water fish like the talapia, which incidentally is the most widely cultivated . I'ts no surprise then that some of the popular Sarawakian dishes also include these gift from the sea . The salted ikan terubok is sold in markets around Sarawak.
  6. Umai- Umai ,this is a dish for the brave.The umai is tradisionally a standard lunch meal for the melanau fisherman. Thin slivers of raw fresh fish, usually iced but not frozen, combined with thinly sliced onions,chili,salt and juice from sour fruits like lime or assam go into preparing this dish. The dish is usually accompanied by a bowl of toasted sago pearls and is so simple that fisherman prepare it easily on their boats.
  7. Kompia- Guang Bing(kom pia) initially served as dry food for chinese hero Ji Guang's soldiers to carry during the anti-japanese occupation war in china . Ji Guang is credited with creating this popular foochow food . While resembling the French bread in taste , the Guang Bing also has a little extra in the form of sesame seeds sprinkle generously on top of the bread.
  8. Terung Dayak Soup-This round yellow colour fruit is popular among the locals for cooking sour dishes like assam sour fish and sour soup.
  9. Dabai- Dabai is a seasonal fruit . The skin of the fruit is black while the flesh is yellow in colour.  The seed is also yellow and diamond shaped and is also edible if you can crack it open . The dabai is hard fruit but when you soaked for 10-15 minutes in semi hot water with a bit of salt , it becomes soft and edible and the texture becomes like dates.
  10. Kek Lapis Sarawak- Kek Lapis Sarawak is a layered cake ,traditionally served in Sarawak,Malaysia  special occasions . In the malay language ,they are known as Kek Lapis Sarawak,Kek Lapis Moden Sarawak,Kek Sarawak or Kek lapis . They are often baked for religious or cultural celebrations such as Eid ul-Fitr, Christmas ,Deepavali ,Birthdays and Weddings                                                             People in Malaysia practie an open house on festival  day.A unique feature of Sarawak's open houses is the modern layered cakes.
     <---Picture of Kek Lapis Sarawak.


                                         

                                                         Dabai Sarawak-------->









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                                 Umai-------->



Sunday, 28 July 2013

Special Place at Sarawak..

MULU SARAWAK~
Gunung Mulu is Sarawak's largest national park (544 sq km) and also Malaysia's first World Heritage Area. a status it was awarded in 2000. It is most famous for its limestone cave systems, including the world's largest natural chamber(the Sarawak Chamber), the world  largest's cave passage (Deer Cave) and the longest cave in Southeast Asia(Clearwater cave).The park's main attractions are the four show caves (Wind,Clearwater,Deer and Langs Cave). all readily accessible by wooden walkaways and paths.

              ( The opening at Deer Cave and side face of United State President's Abraham Lincoln)

Mulu National Park is also a paradise for neutralists and adventures who love jungle trekking and mountain climbing.Visitors can observe many species of the flora and fauna at the park . However it can be quit tiring. The daily temperature is 24 degree celcius to 32 degree celcius. it rains most of the time and the humidity is very high often 99%. Mulu receives 6,000-7,000 milimeters of rainfall per year.

HERE ARE SOME PHOTO FOR MULU SARAWAK
  Mulu cave...



BAKO SARAWAK~
(tourist using a boat to Bako National Park)

With its rainforest, abundant wildlife, jungle streams, waterfalls, interesting plant life, secluded beaches, panoramic rocky shoreline, bizarre rock formations and extensive network of trekking trails, Bako National Park offers visitors an excellent introduction to the rainforest and coastline of Borneo. Bako may not have an instantly Recognisable star attraction, but there cans be very few places in the world that's pack so much natural beauty Standard and Poor into a limited area, all just 37 miles from Kuching. Its accessibility - and its sheer range of Attractions and activities - have made Bako one of the Most popular parks in Sarawak.
Gazetted in 1957, Bako is Sarawak's oldest national park, covering an area of ​​2,727 hectares at the tip of the Muara Tebas peninsula. It is one of the smallest national parks in Sarawak, yet one of the Most interesting, as it contains almost every type of vegetation found in Borneo. The well-maintained network of nature trails - from easy forest strolls to full-day jungle treks - allows visitors to get the Most Out of this unique environment.

WILDLIFE at Bako National Park


Bako is Probably the best place in Sarawak for wildlife experiences. The park has been a protected area since 1957, so the animals are less wary of Humans. Visitors, especially Those who stay overnight, will have countless lucre to observé and photograph various TYPES of wildlife.
The best times for seeing wildlife at Bako are dawn and just after it just BEFORE Dusk, When the animals are at are solely for Most active. You are more Likely to see animals on the trails if you go in small groups, walk slowly, keep as quiet as Possible, and listen out for the sounds and movements in the forest. For example, you are Likely to hear a strange grunting sound or the crash of leaves long BEFORE Actually you see a proboscis monkey.
Telok Assam, the area around the HQ, is a great place for seeing wildlife. Long-tailed macaques, silvered langurs or leaf-monkeys, common water monitors, plantain Squirrels, wild boar and mouse deer are all found here. Watch out for the macaques as They Are possibly The Most Fearless monkeys on earth. They will raid dustbins and KITCHENS in the resthouses, or scamper into the canteen to steal food or an unguarded bag. Keep all doors locked and never encourage Them by food offerings. In contrast to the Unruly macaques, the silvered leaf-monkey or silvered langur is a docile and attractive CREATURE. Adults have silver-gray fur and a Spiky crest of head hair, whilst the infants are covered in bright orange fur.
Bako is also home to approximately 275 rare proboscis monkeys, found only in Borneo. The male is an odd-looking CREATURE, with a huge pendulous nose and a large pot-belly, weighing in excess of 20 kg. Both male and female are covered in Reddish-brown fur with gray limbs and a white tail. They are mostly arboreal (tree-dwelling), moving about the forest or mangroves in small groups and feeding on young leaves, shoots, sour fruits and seeds. Although it missing Requires patience, an Encounter with a group of proboscis is Likely to be the highlight of your trip to Bako. The best times are early in the morning or in the hours BEFORE Dusk. Telok Delima and Telok Paku are the best trails for viewing the proboscis. The mangroves at Telok Assam are also a good place for viewing proboscis monkeys.
Creatures Otters are delightful to watch, and the two species are found at Bako - the oriental small-clawed otter and the hairy-nosed otter. They are solely for Spend Most of the time in the water, feeding on fish, frogs and other small animals. Oriental small-clawed Otters are occasionally seen at Sungai Assam, swimming in the river or running Across the mud searching for food. Hairy-nosed Otters are sometimes seen early in the morning around the mangroves at Telok Assam.
The Bornean Bearded pig, Bako's largest Mammal, is distinguished from other wild pigs by Prominent bristles Either side of its snout. Bearded pigs are often found around the park HQ scavenging for food or wallowing in mud.
The largest of Bako's many lizard species is the common water monitors, olive green in color and reaching a length of 2 meters. Young monitors are green with yellow spots and therefore Easier-to-see. They are strong Swimmers and cans stay submerged for a considerable length of time. Monitors are scavengers, feeding on Carrion and occasional live prey. They are often found near the accommodation area or near the boat jetty, scavenging for Scraps of food. You may also see are solely for tracks at the park's beaches.
The small, brownish gray or sun skink lizard is often seen basking on rocks at the beach or scurrying away from the paths. The attractive green crested lizard, common throughout the park, is Usually bright green boots is capable of changing color if alarmed. Flying Lizards are occasionally seen launching themselves from tree Trunks and gliding through the water.
Bako is home to a number of snakes, of Selatan Most are harmless. They are well camouflaged, and Usually slide off into the undergrowth at the first sign of danger. The grass is green whip snake Easily recognised by its bright color, pencil-thin body and long snout. The paradise tree snake's black upper body is marked with green spots whilst its underside is yellowy-green with red spots. The only poisonous snake that's is occasionally seen is the Wagler's pit viper that's, like all pit vipers, has a broad, flat, triangular head.
Bako is a fascinating place for bird watching, as over 150 species have been Recorded here. Although many of These cans be seen around the accommodation area, you need to hit the trails to appreciate the full variety of Bako's bird life. The mangroves at Telok Assam are an excellent place to start. Serious bird Watchers Should take a good pair of binoculars and the Pocket Guide to the Birds of Borneo, Selatan, is widely available in Kuching.
Rock pools and mangroves are good places to search for small animals The annual mudskippers and Crabs, especially sky-blue Fiddler Crabs and Hermit Crabs shell-dwelling. Bako also has its fair share of insects. Watch out for Them on the forest floor and hear Them everywhere.
Bako's nocturnal Creatures include the flying lemur, pangolin, mouse deer, various Bats, Tarsier, slow loris and palm civet. If you take a night walk through the forest near the Park HQ you may catch sight of missing Creatures These, as well as spiders that's shine When a FLASHLIGHT is played on Them, glow worms and Fireflies, You will certainly hear Crickets, cicadas, frogs , and maybe Owls. The beach by the park HQ is also a great place for a night walk. If the tide is out you may see Crabs, Prawns, Anemones, starfish, annelid worms and young shrimp in the small pools.



Dome NATIONAL PARK ~

Dome was established in 1989 Because of its exceptionally rich plant life, and only opened to the public in 1995. The Park covers an area of ​​2,230 hectares, and comprises the heavily forested slopes and Ridges of the Serapi range. At heights of between 150-450 meters, the Dome's soft sandstone is punctuated with bands of hardened limestone Selatan, have created a number of beautiful waterfalls.
Dome's Most Famous feature is its palms. Almost a hundred species of palm Different cans be found in an area of ​​just over 22 sq km, making palm Dome Probably the richest habitats for its size anywhere in the world. Dome's boots are not only abundant palms - for hire are also historically and ecologically important. Many of the Dome's palms were first described by the great Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920), who spent 3 years in Sarawak from 1865 to 1868, and Recorded his Findings and experiences in a remarkable book, Wanderings in the Great Forests of Borneo.
As well as its palms, Dome has many other indigenous Striking: its spectacular primary rainforest, its rich selection of orchids and Ferns, and its crystal clear jungle streams, waterfalls and bathing areas, to name just a few. The rainforest scenery has even caught the attention of Hollywood: In 1987 Mount Serapi was the principal film location for Farewell to the King starring Nick Nolte - as you approach the entrance to the park HQ you will see the movie set to the right. The Sleeping Dictionary, starring Jessica Alba, was shot in the nearby forest foothills adjacent to the park, Selatan, provided a stunning backdrop for the film.
The forest at the Dome is mixed dipterocarp, with small areas of scrub forest and isolated patches of heath. This rich forest, the park's proximity to the coastline and its general terrain all Ensure that's Dome is home to a variety of wildlife, including Bearded pigs, 50-plus bird species (including Argus pheasants and black hornbills), sambar deer, mouse deer, civets, porcupines, Squirrels and numerous species of Amphibians and Reptiles.

Introduction About Sarawak.

Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo.Known as BUMI KENYALANG ("land of hornbill") . Sarawak is situated on the northwest of the island, bordering the malaysian state of Sabah to the northeast,Indonesia to the south, and surrounding Brunei. It is the largest Malaysian state.
The administrative capital is KUCHING, which has a population of 700,000. Major cities and town include MIRI(pop. 350,000),SIBU(pop. 257,000) and BINTULU(pop. 200,000). As the last cencus(2010), the state population was 2,420,009. 





















                                                ( Picture above shown a state of SARAWAK)




                                                 (View of KUCHING Sarawak)


(View of MIRI Sarawak)



(View of SIBU Sarawak)


(View of BINTULU Sarawak)
     

   All this town are 4 major town at Sarawak...