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Dayak Tribe Of Borneo, Dayak Tribe Of Borneo, IndonesiaIndonesia

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

Dayak is a name of tribes that identifies the various Dayak is a name of tribes that identifies the various indigenous peoples on the island of Borneo by the indigenous peoples on the island of Borneo by the

Indonesian part known as Kalimantan. They are divided into Indonesian part known as Kalimantan. They are divided into about 450 ethno-linguistic groups. Despite some about 450 ethno-linguistic groups. Despite some differences, these group share physical features, differences, these group share physical features,

architecture, language, an oral tradition, customs, social architecture, language, an oral tradition, customs, social structure, weapons, agricultural technology and a similar structure, weapons, agricultural technology and a similar

outlook on life.outlook on life.

The original Dayak identity their cultural, economic, The original Dayak identity their cultural, economic, religious and political life has been preserved through their religious and political life has been preserved through their

oral tradition. Experts agree that there are many basic oral tradition. Experts agree that there are many basic affinitives in the legends of the various Dayak groups. affinitives in the legends of the various Dayak groups. Sadly, though, all the original elements of Dayak life as Sadly, though, all the original elements of Dayak life as

described in the legends have suffered significantly from described in the legends have suffered significantly from external elements.external elements.

Religion of DayaksReligion of DayaksThe Dayak indigenous religion is The Dayak indigenous religion is kaharingan, a form of animism which , kaharingan, a form of animism which , for offical purposes , is categorized for offical purposes , is categorized as a form of Hinduism In indonesia.as a form of Hinduism In indonesia.

The practice of kaharingan differs The practice of kaharingan differs from group to group from group to group

For example in some religious For example in some religious customary pratices, whenn a noble customary pratices, whenn a noble (kamang) dies , it is belived that the (kamang) dies , it is belived that the spirit ascends to a mountain were the spirit ascends to a mountain were the spirits of past ancestors of the tribe spirits of past ancestors of the tribe resides resides

Over the last two centuries ,some Over the last two centuries ,some dayaks converted to islams, dayaks converted to islams, abandoning certain rights and abandoning certain rights and practices. And christanity was practices. And christanity was introduced by european missionaries.introduced by european missionaries.

Society of DayaksSociety of Dayaks

Kinship in dayak society is traced in both Kinship in dayak society is traced in both lines. Although, in dayak society, men and lines. Although, in dayak society, men and women possess equal rights in status and women possess equal rights in status and property ownership.property ownership.The most important salient features of The most important salient features of dayak social organisation is the practice of dayak social organisation is the practice of longhouse domicile.longhouse domicile.Headhunting is an important part of Dayak Headhunting is an important part of Dayak culture.culture.

LifestyleLifestyleBefore the 1950s, the Dayak peoples lived in communal longhouses. Today, longhouses are rare in Kalimantan. Their disappearance in turn affects the process of preserving the social, economic, cultural, and political values of the Dayak. Before, children were taught the basics, including the legends. Before going to bed, youngsters relaxed in the open area to listen to their parents tell stories. The change from living in longhouses to single-family houses makes it impossible for the Dayak to continue the story telling tradition. There is simply not enough space in a single-family house for it.

The coming of radio and television has promoted a consumptive culture. This is the era of new colonialism by capitalism. Dayak youngsters migrate to Indonesian cities in great numbers, either to pursue their studies or make a living. They are enthralled with the glamour and lifestyle of urban Indonesians. Some drop out of school, lacking skills and knowledge, to pursue this lifestyle. This is the short cut attitude. In Pontianak, for example, dozens of Dayak girls, end up working the bars, karaoke joints and hotels.

Culture and FestivalsCulture and Festivals The dayak were traditionally The dayak were traditionally

animist, although the majority are animist, although the majority are now Christian, some of them are now Christian, some of them are Muslims and many continue to Muslims and many continue to observe both Christian and observe both Christian and traditional ceremonies, particularly traditional ceremonies, particularly during marriages or festival.during marriages or festival.

Significant festivals include the rice Significant festivals include the rice harvesting festivals Gawai Dayak, harvesting festivals Gawai Dayak, the Gawai Dayak festival is the Gawai Dayak festival is celebrated every year on 1celebrated every year on 1stst of June, of June, at the end of the harvest season.at the end of the harvest season.

For the majority of the Dayak who For the majority of the Dayak who are Christians, some christian are Christians, some christian festivals such as Christmas, Good festivals such as Christmas, Good Friday, Easter and other Christian Friday, Easter and other Christian festivals are also celebrated.festivals are also celebrated.

The Dayak perform a unique dance The Dayak perform a unique dance called the Ngajat. It is used to called the Ngajat. It is used to entertain the people who in the entertain the people who in the olden days enjoy graceful Ngajats olden days enjoy graceful Ngajats as a form of entertainment. Dayak as a form of entertainment. Dayak men and women have different style men and women have different style of Ngajatof Ngajat..

Dayak JewelleryDayak Jewellery

ArticraftsArticrafts

This Bamboo Horn is 2 feet This Bamboo Horn is 2 feet long, and the horn you blow long, and the horn you blow into is 7in by 3 inches.There are into is 7in by 3 inches.There are 7 individual bamboo chutes cut 7 individual bamboo chutes cut at different lengths for soundat different lengths for sound..

This Poison Dart Holder, This Poison Dart Holder, measures 10 inches long and 2 measures 10 inches long and 2 inches wide, The Shooters, are inches wide, The Shooters, are 8 inches long, and the poison 8 inches long, and the poison darts are between 7-8 inches darts are between 7-8 inches long, varying only 1/4 of an long, varying only 1/4 of an inch. Real Poison Darts, Handle inch. Real Poison Darts, Handle with gloves on. The carved top with gloves on. The carved top of the holder is 2 1/2 inches of the holder is 2 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches deep.wide and 2 1/2 inches deep.

Bolo knifeBolo knife

This Bolo Knife, picture This Bolo Knife, picture is of the back side, is is of the back side, is just amazing, the just amazing, the handle is hand carved handle is hand carved from a boars tusk, the from a boars tusk, the knife is 21 inches long knife is 21 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide at and 1 1/2 inches wide at the largest part of the the largest part of the blade. comes with blade. comes with sheath tool, and sheath tool, and braided holder. next braided holder. next picture is the front side.picture is the front side.

Dragon maskDragon mask

This is the Dragon This is the Dragon Masks Worn by the Masks Worn by the Dayak People Dayak People during their during their traditional dancetraditional dance

ConclusionConclusion

The Dayak Tribe sets an example for their The Dayak Tribe sets an example for their equality to both the genders and for the equality to both the genders and for the diversity of culture, religion, etc.diversity of culture, religion, etc.

The Dayak Tribe is an example of one of The Dayak Tribe is an example of one of the modern tribe.the modern tribe.

PRESENTED BYPRESENTED BY

LEHA PATHRUDU ---- 28LEHA PATHRUDU ---- 28

CHANDNI DEWANI ---- 07CHANDNI DEWANI ---- 07

JEEL CHHEDA ---- 04JEEL CHHEDA ---- 04

ARSHIA SAYED ---- 33ARSHIA SAYED ---- 33

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