When my arms can't reach people close to my heart.
I always hug them with my prayers.
May allahs peace be with you.
A very happy eid mubarak to you
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| Moon-face( round face) is most admired beauty feature by the melanaus-Photo by Pawan Ako |
Kotobian Tadau Tagazo do Kaamatan and Happy gawai- Gayu guru gerai nyamai to all my sabahan and sarawakian friends :)
On 21 May 2011 a tragedy hit malaysia. At 2:30pm a landslide occurred and buried the Al-Takwa orphanage.
Let's Take a moment of silence and pray for the victims and the people involved working around the clock to rescue the survivors
Most ancient societies needed a secure environment for the perpetuation of the species,a system of rules to handle the granting of property rights, and the protection of bloodlines. The institution of marriage handled these needs.
| Oi kelou Ipok Ipok Alud Ipok Daya Ipok Wab Ipok La-an Ipok Bau Ipok Dibak Ipok Jakak Ipok Pegak Ipok Tanak Ipok Sungai Ipok Li-éak Ipok Telouk Ipok Lidouk Ipok Jalan Ipok Takan Ipok Ipok Keang sigeang mata linga kelou Ipok Itoulah melou sou aneak Menibah kelou sama-sama Bak Keman Bak Pamen | O ye Ipok Ipok of the sea Ipok of the land Ipok of the west Ipok of the east Ipok in high above Ipok at down under Ipok of docks Ipok of river bed Ipok of the earth Ipok of the river Ipok of forest puddle Ipok of the Gulf Ipok of river rill Ipok of the road Ipok of places Ipok Ipok Open your eyes, Lend us your ears O Ipok Here we are your children Welcoming You for Festivity for Feasting |
| Melou menyabek diak gak kelou Ipok | Bless us O Ipok |
| Bak umur selamet sou aneak nou | Bless us with longevitiy |
| Menyabek rejeki murak gak melou aneak nou | Grant us, your children a bountiful life |
| Neh Muneh | in days to come |
| Inou ji wak meseang wak kureang nejaga | Protect us from hindrance and shortcoming |
| Wak jaet wéak | Deliver us from evil |
| Tuluong nou menyusuh jauk | Banish it far away |
| Kemanlah telou sama-sama Telou gitou lau itou | Let us feast together with you here today |
At birth a Melanau was placed in a rank category called "basa" or "Pakat", which was that of his father. Relationship between the ranks was formally laid down in the "Adet" ( Law) and a breach of rank rules was an act of disrespect "Tulah" and incurred civil and supernatural penalties.
“Culture is the sum of all the forms of art, of love, and of thought, which, in the coarse or centuries, have enabled man to be less enslaved”- Andre Malraux
God, who has given the world to men in common, has also given them reason to make use of it to the best advantage of life, and convenience. The earth, and all that is therein, is given to men for the support and comfort of their being. And all the fruits it naturally produces, and beasts it feeds, are for mankind in common, as they are produced by the spontaneous hand of nature. The Nature on the other hand is guarded and protected by the Spirits. Without the Spirits the nature will be chaotic and human will face difficult time like famine, drought or floods. Hence it is out of respect and gratitude for the Spirits and God, the melanau must celebrate Kaul.
| English | Malay | Melanau |
| Father | Ayah | Tama |
| Mother | Emak | Tina |
| Son | Anak lelaki | Aneak lai |
| Daughter | Anak Perempuan | Aneak mahou |
| Grandfather | Datuk | Tipou lai |
| Grandmother | Nenek | Tipou mahou |
| Grandson | Cucu lelaki | Sou lai |
| Granddaughter | Cucu perempuan | Sou mahou |
| Brother | Abang | Akak* |
| Sister | Kakak | Akak* |
| Uncle | Bapa Saudara | Tuak |
| Aunt | Emak Saudara | Tebusou |
| Cousin | Sepupu | Jipou |
| nephew | Anak Saudara ( Lelaki) | Naken lai |
| niece | Anak Saudara ( Perempuan) | Naken mahou |
| firstborn | Anak Sulung | Apah tika lalu |
| lastborn | Anak Bongsu | Apah tadei lalu |
| adopted child | Anak Angkat | Aneak Ihou |
| stepchild | Anak Tiri | Aneak Tiheak |
I spoke with an old taxi driver and some elderly staff at the train stations. All of them had been working non-stop and had not been able to go home for a long time. They were visibly very tired, but never once did they show any sign of impatience; they were gentle and very caring. They told me “… because all of us are in this together.” I was touched at what the notion of “all of us” meant to these elderly people. It is a value I will treasure and carry on to my generation.- Twitter
There are many stories about Tugau, the mighty warrior who stood out agains the Sultan of Brunei and his powerful fighting men. Melanau Children are told of his strange feats- when Tugau was a small baby he already had a sword and a magic spear. He was constantly hungry, so he asked his mother to bake a sago pellets as big as hens's egg....
Heidi Munan was born in Switzerland and educated in New Zealand. A graduate post-primary teacher, she has lived in Sarawak since 1965.
Heidi Munan is fond of reading, particularly old books about the history and geography of Southeast Asia. When her children were young, their grandmother used to tell them stories; this developed the author’s interest in folk tales. She has written books about the daily life, customs, arts and handicrafts of her home state.
Heidi Munan does research at the Sarawak Museum. She is a regular contributor to national and foreign newspapers and publications, including the MAS inflight magazine Going Places.
Quoted from: The Literary Pursuit
Anda tentu hairan bagaimana batang pokok rumbia boleh menyediakan makanan untuk orang. Pokok rumbia tumbuh di tanah berpaya dalam, selalunya berhampiran dengan laut. Bila pokok itu mula berbunga, batangnya, mula mengembang sehingga ia menjadi gemuk. Ini membawa tanda ia penuh dengan kanji; dan inilan masa yang sesuai untuk mendapatkan hasilnya.
A Seladai will assist the Shaman during the ritual. He also need to greet the spirits that come to visit the ceremony. A typical words said by a Seladai while welcoming the Spirits:
Do not be afraid. You are invited by your Grandfather. It is he who is in charge of this crowd and friendly occasion.
Do not be afraid. You are invited by your Grandfather. It is he who is in charge of this crowd and friendly occasion.
Kalau tidak dipecahkan ruyung, manakan dapat sagunya
Mun enda bibah Ungun, enda lah pekena sei
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