Live & Uncensored Ryees S. Alexander had grown used to pain, to unbelief, to frustration, anger, secretiveness, seductiveness & mysteriousness
Friday, May 31, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
SALONG MATU
Gambar di atas merupakan SALONG kepunyaan TEMENGGONG
MATU yang terletak di BELAGA.Ia betul-betul terletak berhadapan pekan belaga
iaitu seberang sungai batang rajang.Bila anda berada di pekan belaga,anda akan
dapat melihat kehadiran salong ini yang tersenggam indah di atas bukit seberang
sungai.Bagi maklumat anda salong mempunyai persamaan dengan keliring iaitu
berfungsi sebagai tempat meletakkan mayat bagi orang-orang kenamaan sahaja.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
i am IBAN boy...Proud & Love...SELAMAT HARI GAWAI 2013
The Iban is a part belong to the Dayak race in
Malaysia and live in the state of Sarawak located at the eastcoast of the
Borneo Island. They also known as the Sea Dayaks during the reign of the
Brooke’s and the British Colonial before as they are the most dangerous tribe
in Borneo and so daring in their war battle just to have the head of their
enemies as their war trophies.The word Dayak is a Land Dayak or Bidayuh word,
and “before proceeding to elucidate how the word Dayak came to be
misrepresented and it must first of all deal with the favourite meaning of it
that it is the corrupted form of the Malay word “Darat” which means inland or
up-country.
This is an impossibility.” The generic term Dayak (or properly called Daya by
themselves) in many dialects simply means inland although among many of the
branch tribes the term is not known as being referable to themselves. Some of
the interior populations even as far off as Brunei are called “Ka-daya-n”.
Then again the Matu or Melanau name for inland
is “Kedaya.” The Descriptive Dictionary of the Indian Islands says that “Dayak
or more correctly Dayak is a word used by the Malays as a generic term for all
the wild races of Sumatra and Celebes, but more especially of Borneo where they
are most numerous. It seems to be equivalent with them to the European word
savage. And some author informs us that “the word Dayak is only applied to the
race in Borneo who are living in much barbarism.” But almost in the same breath
they adds “the Sea Dayaks are not at all savage race as may be proved later on.
The Iban’s is belong to the Malayan race as the
evident from the root-forms of their language which are synonymous with the
root-forms of the Malayan language. Both languages admit prefixes. If there is
at the Iban grammar is similarity will be at once indentified with the Malay
grammar. More likely Sumatra where Melayu originated as a small kingdom.
Neither the Iban’s nor the Malays of Sarawak may be called the aborigines of
this part of the island of Borneo.
Three or four centuries ago they were driven to
migrate into the island. The Iban’s appear to have migrated before the Malays.
We can conjecture nothing satisfactorily as to the causes of their migration
other than the compulsory conversion of Mohammed’s successors, or famine, or
war. It is clear the Iban’s were once upon a time in
the Malaysian Peninsula.This is proved from the arts of spinning,
weaving and colouring cloths, which they have possessed for many generations
back independently of their neighbours the Malays of Sarawak. But the
aborigines roughly speaking of this part of the island are quite ignorant even
of the art of spinning. The Malays, it may be presumed, were once what the
Dayak are now, in matters of civilization perhaps dates from the time of their
conversion to Mohammedanism.
The proof of this is that they have not yet
been thoroughly purged of their once heathenish rites, in the belief in witches
and so forth. It may be presumed that the word Dayak was also
known to the Sea Dayaks before they migrated into this island. It is a word of
the Land Dayak whom we may roughly call one of the aboriginal races of Borneo.
But the word, according to the pronunciation of both the Land and Sea Dayaks,
has been corrupted in the spelling by the introduction of the final K, which is
not at all present in the native pronunciation of the word.
The word Dayak or properly speaking “Daya”
answers to the Malay word “Orang”, which means a man, or the people. If “Darat”
could be at all corrupted it would not receive that form of corruption, but its
corrupted form would be “Dara” or “Dar”, for both the Sea Dayaks and the Malays
pronounce their “r”. Futhermore, when we come to explain the phrase Dayk Undup,
Dayak Skrang, etc, by which each tribe of the Sea Dyaks call itself, the word
“Darat” will not only appear ungrammatical, but also absurd.
The misrepresentation of the word Dayak, it may
be presumed, had accidentally cropped up, and was retained in force through the
mere carelessness and ignorance of the Dayaks to have allowed themselves to be
thus called; the Malays call themselves “Laut”. But with reference to the
Malays their nationality is known and therefore no question is necessarily
raised to investigate their proper nationality. With regard to the Sea Dayaks
there is no light as yet thrown upon the matter which will lead us to any
satifactory conclusion with reference to their nationality.
The
word “Daya” which is a word of the Land Dayaks meaning a man, or the people,
gives us no assistance whatever towards the investigation of their nationality.
But from studying their peculiarity and habit it gives one just a chance to
surmise, without the aid of their tradition, that they once had a name to
express their nationality; but for what cause or reason their fore-fathers had
allowed it to die out in such a mysterious manner is better answered by
ourselves. The presumption manner that may be taken is this, that the
peculiarity of the Sea Dayaks up to the present day is to call themselves by
the place or river they remove to.
If the Dayaks account of their migration could be even relied upon, it
still gives us no help to trace it beyond the island of Borneo. They
unanimously affirm that their fore-fathers had removed here (i.e. the lower
part and mouth of the Batang Lupar river) from the very source of the Batang
Lupar or the main river. The Sea Dayak after their migration into this part of
the island of Borneo and after having touched at certain unknown localities, must
have separated themselves either on account offamily discord or from choice.
Before this had taken place they all must have divided themselves into tribes
and this resulted in the different forms of dialects now spoken in the Sea
Dayaks tribes
The
divisons of the Sea Dayaks tribes are these; Batang Rejang, Katibas, Kanowit,
Krian, Saribas, Sebuyau, Balau, Batang Ai, Undups, Skrang, Lemanak, Kumpang,
Engkari, Kubau, Engkerebang, etc. If these tribes are to be subdivided again
they will number five or ten times as many. The Sea Dayak, although divided
into various tribes, yet speak only one language, and this one language is the
Malayan language. It is significant fact that the Malayan language is the
mother language of various tribes of people. It is also a fountain of which the
richness extends far and wide. It is not to be wondered at if hundreds of Malay
words are found in the Sea Dayak language. It is not assuming a privilege for
argument but merely asserting a self-evident fact. If the Sea Dayak language is
carefully compared we shall find many Sanskrit words used and admitted as
genuine Dayak words.Of
various tribes of Sea Dayaks, each tribe adopts its own idioms, pronunciation,
and adds foreign words to its language to enrich it. To one who is not
thoroughly conversant with the Malay and the Sea Dayak languages it would be
difficult to detect their identity. The peculiarity of tones and pronunciations
which each tribe has habituated itself to, to suit its own taste would at first
sight to a stranger appear unintelligible; and it would appear impossible to
distinguish the language of one tribe from another.The
Sea Dayak language is like some other languages growing rich in its vocabulary;
aas the people come in contact with foreigners they adopt their words. The
Malayan language has adopted many Sanskrit words which were introduced perhaps
under the Majapahit Kingdom. The Malayan language also has adopted many Arabic
words which came about dating from their conversation to Mohammed’s faith. But
the adoption of the Sanskrit words into the Malay is prior to the Arabic. This
appears more convincing in affirming the migration of the Sea Dayaks into the
island of Borneo, and their being once upon a time in the Malayan Peninsula,
because the Sanskrit words are found in their language.
The
Malays before their conversion to Mohammedanism had no letters of their own,
and what they have now are made up out of the Arabic alphabet. To suit the tone
of their language they have to name their letters accordingly. With reference
to the Sea Dayaks since the Gospel of Christ has been preached to them, the
Bishop and his Missionaries have been able to form letters for them out of the
Roman alphabet. To suit the tone of their language they have also to pronounce
their letters accordingly. It is difficult to form one’s opinion or judgement
between the two languages (the Malay and the Sea Dayak) as to which is the
richer and more expressive. Both languages claim classical forms. When the
Malay language is spoken grammatically it is not only expressive but
exceedingly musical. It is also with the Sea Dayak language when it is spoken
grammatically.
The
above named tribes of the Sea Dayaks have descended from one family, which they
are able to prove from their genealogy. Some of the people are extraordinarily
gifted with good memories. Although we allow a limited amount of credit to
traditions, yet we must admit that they have their foundations upon which their
stories are built. The Dayaks have their own rules of logic in their own courts
of law, which are more approximate to axioms than proverbs. To listen to their
advocates in defending or pleading cases in their own courts is certainly worth
while, if one is conversant with their classical language. They are a political
race, more so than the Malays or Chinese. With them all offences are finable.
Apologies are not accepted in their society.
credit to : http://sarawakdayakheritageandvariousstories.blogspot.com/2011/02/iban-or-sea-dayaks.html
my heritage : Iban Pua series
Pua scarf is one of Ibans famous artworks. It is a scarf
produced by Iban women. There is many types of pua scarf that were made by
them, namely Pua Kumbu and Pua Sungkit.
Pua Sungkit
Compared
to the other Pua scarf series, Pua Sungkit is totally unavailable in the market
in the present time. It must probably because no one is willing to go through
the tedious process of its weaving journey that take some time to complete its
process. In fact, the function of this scarf is exactly the same as Pua Kumbu,
but the only differences between these two is the weaving technique and process
during the making, where Pua Kumbu is much more easier to make than Pua
Sungkit. However, due to its difficult making process, most of the Pua Sungkit
are small in size and most of it were made into higher value items like costume
where it was featured as skirt and only be worn by dancers of higher caliber
during special ceremony.
Pua Kumbu
Pua Kumbu, a scarf
with a hand-woven on a back-strap loom, represented the soul of the Iban
culture. It is a woven mythological tale about the weaver and her affiliation
with the spirit world.The weaving is considered sacred and it is believed to be
able to mediate between man and the spirit world when spiritual power is woven
into it with its designs conceived. Although dreams according to their weaving
status and are thus limited in expressions till she is spiritually matured. A
woman who weaved a spiritually superb Pua Kumbu would achieves a social status
equivalent to that of a great warrior in Iban culturemy NEXT trip : beautiful Besakih Temple
Pura
Besakih is the largest on the island of Bali. Located at the foot of Mount
Agung in the district of Karangasem.The
location is very strategic and very easy to reach from Denpasar. As the largest
temple in Bali, the Balinese must always perform religious ceremonies.Pura
Besakih is also the cultural heritage located on the island of Bali. With
stories and history that is owned by the Pura Besakih community strongly
believes in the greatness of God.
my NEXT trip : beautiful Uluwatu Sunset
see
the picture above, it is very beautiful and very beautiful sunset. This photo
was taken by a photographer who is experienced to capture the beauty of
Uluwatu.
my NEXT trip : beautiful King Island Beach
King Island Beach
Near Sawai, villages
in the area north coast of Seram Island there is an island called Pulau Raja.
Most of the houses built on the sea inhabitants, this village is a fishing
village. In the coastal village of Seram Island Sawai is a potential major
tourist destination in the Moluccas.
King Island
Beach is very beautiful and natural. To the south of
the village which borders the region Manusela National Park, where there is a
diversity of flora and fauna. East of the village there is a river, where local
residents can process daily making sago. Various species of birds, butterflies,
forest orchids can be seen easily.
Along the river
Salaway, you can watch crocodiles, deer and wild boar. In the national park
area is spread natural caves in some places.Some institutions such as
the Operation Raleigh expedition done in this area. The ideal spot for diving
and fishing are a few small islands in the north Sawai. Both islands can be
reached by renting a motor boat from Sawai for 30 minutes. Both the island and
Pulau Raja Sawai an island inhabited by animals bats.
my NEXT trip : beautiful Beach Sulamadaha ...
Sulamadaha beach in Ternate, North Maluku Province. From Jakarta
boarding majors Ternate, usually transit in Makassar or Manado. Arriving at the
airport Sultan Babullah, Ternate, ride public transportation or taxis to
downtown.
From the central city of Ternate to the beach Sulamadaha about 1 hour.
Another beach in Ternate, among others Dorpedo Beach, Kastela, Tabanga, and
Beach Bubane Ici. The beach is located in the Village Dorpedo Aftador, 19 km
south of Ternate city center. The beach is great choppy sea. Kastela Beach, 10
km south of Ternate.
On this beach we can enjoy the beautiful sunset. Tabanga a white sandy
beach, located in Tabam Village, 12 km south of Ternate. Ici Bubane Beach in
Village Aftador 19 km south of Ternate. Can be reached by public transport. The
beach is crystal clear sea with panoramic beach and beautiful garden.
Besides beaches, Ternate also has three lakes, namely Lake Ngade, Tolire
Tolire Small and Large Lakes. Lake Ngade located 10 km south of Ternate, can
travel by public transport for 20 minutes from downtown. The lake is surrounded
by beautiful natural scenery such as cliffs and water plants. In this tranquil
lake water, we can perform various activities, like riding a canoe while
fishing boat and her jetski.
Tolire small and large lakes located separately, but both are in the
Village Takome. Tolire small lake located near the beach. The water is
brackish, because the distance is close to the sea about 50 meters. When we
visited the Lake Tolire large, certainly past the Lake Tolire small. While Lake
Tolire large or called Tolire Jaha on the slopes of Mount Gamalama, at an
altitude of 200 meters above sea level. Water Lake Tolire big green colored
during the summer and brown in the rain.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Pengerami Makan Malam Gawai 2013 + Kumang Gawai 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
RENTAP...IBAN'S WARRIOR
Rentap's battle cry was Agi Idup, Agi Ngelaban!!
which means I will fight as long as I will live!!.This legendary battle cry
later became Malaysia's Royal Ranger Regiment motto.
Rentap or Libau (died 1863) was a Dayak (Iban) rebel
leader in Sarawak, Malaysia during the Brooke White Rajahs era.
"Rentap" in Iban means "Worldshaker". He was known as
"Raja Darat" or "Raja Ulu".
[Rentap's
Monument at Bukit Sadok.
Beneath
the cloth is the replica of
the
"Bujang Timpang Berang" cannon used against Brooke
Source:
Jabatan Penerangan, Sarawak]
Rentap's rebellion was due to James Brooke's action of eliminating the Ibans in Skrang. Being a leader of the Ibans there, Rentap took the subsequent action of attacking James Brooke's fort Nanga Skrang on the Skrang River. In retaliation the Iban leader Gassang, who was a close ally of Brooke, then burnt Rentap's village.
Rentap retreated to Sungai Lang, but was defeated
there in 1854 by 7000-strong force led by Iban leader Datu Tumanggong Mersal
and Brooke's commander Henry Steele. Rentap retreated to Bukit Sadok and built
himself a fort there. Here he was joined and supported by the Batu Lingtang
community who farmed the area.
Brooke's forces stormed and overthrew the hill fort
in 1857, at which point Rentap and his companions fled into the jungle.
Two years later, Rentap offered his surrender, but
his terms were refused by the Brooke administration, which felt that Rentap had
become too much of a figurehead for resistance to be allowed to live. By 1861,
Rentap's support had waned, and expedition headed by Charles Johnson was sent
to capture him at Sadok. Rentap again offered his surrender, but was rebuffed.
Sadok fell after a three-hour cannon bombardment, but Rentap escaped and fled
into the jungle near Bukit Sibau. He died a few years later, still in hiding.
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