SHS hosts talk on Melanau culture and traditional healing practices. [Newspaper] (2022)
Abstract
KUCHING, Aug 22: Sarawak Heritage Society (SHS) hosted a talk titled 'The Realm Between: A Conversation About Healing Ritual and Unique Culture of the Melanau' featuring speakers Diana Rose and Dr Rolf Schlomer yesterday at the Borneo Cultures Museum.
The programme sparked conversation with history enthusiasts that include locals, non-Sarawakians, and foreigners.
The speakers elaborated on on the realm between Melanau spiritual worlds and the Melanaus' distinct ritual practices, which are largely reflected in a variety of wooden images of spirits skillfully carved by shamans and used as vessels for spirits which cause harm and disease to people.
| Item Type: | Newspaper |
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| Keywords: | Melanau culture, Traditional healing practices, Sarawak Heritage Society (SHS), Healing ritual |
| Taxonomy: | By Niche > Ethnology > Melanau (Malaysian People) > Rites and Ceremonies By Niche > Ethnology > Melanau (Malaysian People) > Social Life and Customs |
| Local Content Hub: | Niche > Melanau |
| Depositing User: | Normah Sadaiee |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Jun 2024 06:16 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Jun 2024 06:16 |
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