(TANIYA!)Bidayuh ring ladies to perform in Milan

GhostWalking · Post time 15-5-2016 10:05 AM

Edited by GhostWalking at 15-5-2016 02:08 AM

Bidayuh ring ladies to perform in Milan

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KUCHING: The renowned Bidayuh ring ladies cultural troupe from Kampung Sembang in Ulu Padawan will join the Lo Spirito Del Pianeta (international festival of indigenous people and tribal groups) at Begamall in Milan, Italy, from May 25 to June 13.

The trip to the festival is arranged by the Sarawak Culture Village (SCV) and they will be joined by the Iban and the Orang Ulu cultural troupes, a Bidayuh wood carving maker, pua kumbu makers and Orang Ulu bead makers.

At the festival the ring ladies – Peluk Anak Abeh, Tawud Anak Luhan and Singai Anak Nekan – and male vocalist and musician Mat Titeng will perform at the concert to showcase Bidayuh traditional dances and costumes.

Mat, a teacher by profession, said he will sing folk songs and play the popular Bidayuh bamboo musical instrument pretong at the concert.

“While there (Milan) we will also be participating in other activities arranged by the organiser including the craft bazaar and workshops where we will be showcasing our skills in the making of brass rings,” said Mat.

Last night, the group members were feted to dinner by the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) and were presented with the full set of Bidayuh costumes and pocket money by the association’s deputy president Boniface Anat Litis.

Mat said this would be their first performance outside the country after performing twice in Kuala Lumpur during the festivals.

According to Mat, the three ring ladies were probably the last in Sarawak or even in Borneo as the younger generation were not keen to wear these rings, which were once the symbol of beauty among Bidayuh ladies. — Bernama