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Posted by Uchu Keling on 7th April 2006 in Adat Iban
1. Miau ka manok kena Ketanju - waving of the cock to announce the ceremony at the open varendah. The gawai chief waves a cock and announces the second event on the open varendah is about to happen, as on the previous day and invited every guest to gather at the tanju.
2. Miring -Â dividing the [...]
Posted by Uchu Keling on 7th April 2006 in Adat Iban
The Festival Day
At about 7.00 am early next morning, a traditional cockfight takes place on the open-air varendah or tanju of the gawai chief. This is followed by the morning meal. After the meal, a ceremony to drive away bad spirit, similar to the previous day, is conducted. Then the old head trophy or skulls [...]
Posted by Uchu Keling on 7th April 2006 in Adat Iban
The Night Of Nimang Pantar
The eve of the feast is known as Malam Nimang Pantar, where the bards bless the seats with ritual songs.
1. Ngerandang Jalai
Clearing a path the length of the varendah for the bards to sing along. After an evening meal is over, at about 9.00 pm, an influential man of the longhouse [...]
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