Melanaus used to live in longhouses. [Newspaper] (2021)
Abstract
KUCHING: Longhouses are often synonymous with the Iban but a lot of people are not aware of the fact that the Melanau once lived in longhouses too.
Dr Jeniri Amir, Melanau Historical and Culture researcher as well as author of the book ‘Masyarakat Melanau di Sarawak’, said that the Melanau community used to live in longhouses that were up to 40 feet high from the ground.
He explained that the norm of living in longhouses is not only influenced by the other ethnic groups but it has certain functions based on the settlement patterns in the past.
Among the places that once had Melanau longhouses include Mukah, Dalat, Sarikei, Kanowit, Balingian, Paloh and Sebuyau.
| Item Type: | Newspaper |
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| Keywords: | Melanau community, Longhouses, Way of life |
| Taxonomy: | By Niche > Ethnology > Melanau (Malaysian People) > Social Life and Customs |
| Local Content Hub: | Niche > Melanau |
| Depositing User: | Jamil Jawi |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Jun 2023 11:52 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Jun 2023 11:52 |
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