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Melanau people
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The Melanau or A-Likou are an ethnic group indigenous to Sarawak, Malaysia, and also present in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. They are among the earliest settlers of Sarawak. They speak the Melanau lang
The traditional Melanau tall house. There are only few left standing in Sarawak.
The traditional Melanau tall house. There are only few left standing in Sarawak.
When a Melanau child is about a month old its head is placed in a wooden device called Tadal, the object of which is to flatten the forehead and so ma
When a Melanau child is about a month old its head is placed in a wooden device called Tadal, the object of which is to flatten the forehead and so make the face as near the shape of a full moon as possible. The pressure is applied only while the child is asleep. 1912.
A Melanau family portrait during a wedding ceremony.
A Melanau family portrait during a wedding ceremony.
Tahlil is performed to remember the deceased. Kampung Bawang, Matu
Tahlil is performed to remember the deceased. Kampung Bawang, Matu
Demographics of Sarawak
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Sarawak's population is very diverse, comprising many races and ethnic groups. Sarawak has more than 40 sub-ethnic groups, each with its own distinct language, culture and lifestyle. This makes Sarawa
Melanau people
…Melanau Sarawak Malay Standard Malay English Religion Islam 73.14%, Christianity 18.99%, Animism 6.24%, Others 1.63% Related ethnic groups Dayaks Sarawakian Malays Bruneian Malays The Melanau (Malay: Orang Melanau, Melanau: Tenawan Melanau) or A-Likou (meaning River people in Mukah dialect) are an ethnic group…
A Modern Iban Longhouse, built using new materials and preserving essential features of communal living
A Modern Iban Longhouse, built using new materials and preserving essential features of communal living
Iban girls dressed in full Iban (women) attire during Gawai festivals in Debak, Betong region, Sarawak
Iban girls dressed in full Iban (women) attire during Gawai festivals in Debak, Betong region, Sarawak
Sea Dayaks (Iban) women from Rejang, Sarawak, wearing rattan corsets decorated with brass rings and filigree adornments. The family adds to the corset
Sea Dayaks (Iban) women from Rejang, Sarawak, wearing rattan corsets decorated with brass rings and filigree adornments. The family adds to the corset dress as the girl ages and based on her family's wealth.
A Kayan man, playing the Sape
A Kayan man, playing the Sape