A conversation on Melanau rites and rituals. [Newspaper] (2022)
Abstract
KUCHING: ‘The Realm Between: A Conversation About the Healing Ritual and Unique Culture of the Melanau’ made for riveting discourse among 60 locals, foreigners and history buffs here on Today (Aug 21).
Organised by the Sarawak Heritage Society (SHS), the programme was held at Borneo Cultures Museum.
Speakers at the event dwelled on the realm between the Melanau spiritual worlds and unique practice of rituals largely reflected in skillfully carved wooden images of spirits by shamans.
Diana Rose, a journalist, entrepreneur and a cultural activist, who hails from Tellian said she is the only first born alive (traceable to nine generations) in her family.
| Item Type: | Newspaper |
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| Keywords: | Melanau spiritual worlds, Healing ritual, Unique culture, Bebayoh |
| Taxonomy: | By Niche > Ethnology > Melanau (Malaysian People) > Rites and Ceremonies |
| Local Content Hub: | Niche > Melanau |
| Depositing User: | Jamil Jawi |
| Date Deposited: | 08 Jun 2023 09:07 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Jun 2023 09:07 |
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