Gawai 2014

More than a week past Gawai Festive for Dayakians, not that much to celebrate in my Rumah Panjai at Sibu. The atmosphere here a bit different than the past years which fill with lots of fun. This year no Ranyai stands in the Ruai. This present year during Gawai festive, Rumah Panjai fills with modern music with people to dance with, there are no more Ngajat which are played by Tabuh music. This is what happens in my Rumah Panjai. I hope that in the future there will be a lot to improve, to conduct a Ngajat Dance competition instead of Poco-poco, Betabuh competition and others that related to Iban tradition. Perhaps, the new generation will love to see it and they will learn about it.


“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” - Mahatma Gandhi

Here are the series of photos for Gawai Festive 2014.

Enjoy!

One of the sacrifices during Gawai.

Piglet. Not to be sacrifice this year. Reserve for next year or so on.

The pig is captured.

Cook with gas stove.

Traditional cook with fire wood.

  

Gawai Offering (Miring)

 

Miring event.

The leader of the Miring event in the person in the middle.

 

Grandfather plays Tawak.

Gawai Eve. Children and adults played with fireworks.

Bertabuh session.

Alcohols drink is a must during Gawai especially tuaks.

Love is in the air. Tourist came to the Rumah Panjai for a visit to taste the local delicacies such as Tuaks & Pansuh.

My cousin playing Sape (traditional music instrument originally from Kayan/Kenyah) to welcome the tourist.

People gather at ruai. Sharing stories.

Grandfather weave a Kelinkang.

One of the unexpecter visitor during Gawai.

The owl stares to people surrounding it.

People preparing sacrifice for the owl as it is good sign for them. A rooster is set to sacrifice in the event.

Other with their offering to be given to the owl.

Streets of Sibu

In the streets of Sibu, it is always full of people, young and old. The places is congested, mixed of people with other races lighten up the streets. That is why Sibu more lively than any other city in Sarawak.

For street photography, Sibu could offer you many subjects with lots of character behind it. In this series, this is among the best shots that I can get during my visit at Sibu.

I'm still learning, always keeping my camera along with me anywhere I go to make sure I don't miss anything that interesting. In line with that, it is my need to sharpen my photography skills.

"Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life" - Eleanor Roosevelt

Enjoy!

Waiting for someone.

An old man.

Waiting for load in.

Waiting for departure at Sibu Wharf.

One of the Sibu famous landmark can be seen from the night market.

Rain drizzles in late afternoon.

Come and buy the delicious Cha Siew Pau.

A friendly lady hawker greets with a smile.

Mother and sons.

Walk down the alley.

Two old man spends their time at coffee shop.

People flocking up the streets to Night Market.