Ripih pengawa' gawai antu
Ripih pengawa' gawai antu
/ [ditusun : Jantan Umbat & Janang anak Ensiring].
- Sarawak : The Tun Jugah Foundation Publication, 2004.
- 203 p. : col. ill., map ; 26 cm.
- Tun Jugah Foundation publication series. .
- Tun Jugah Foundation publication series. .
'This book provides detailed descriptions of the proceedings of the Gawai Antu Festival, a traditional ritual considered to be the biggest and most expensive, held by Iban communities in the Upper Skrang, Layar, Paku, Rimbas, Krian, Sebelak and Upper Julau to give honour to the spirits of their deceased family members. The descriptions of the proceedings together with the full text of the timang jalung chant are substantiated by colourful illustrations making the book a useful reference for individuals who seek to know some in-depth significance of the festival.'--Publisher's website.
Bibliografi : p. 203
Iban (Bornean people)--Rites and ceremonies.
Iban (Bornean people)--Malaysia--Sarawak.
Iban (Bornean people)--Social life and customs.
'This book provides detailed descriptions of the proceedings of the Gawai Antu Festival, a traditional ritual considered to be the biggest and most expensive, held by Iban communities in the Upper Skrang, Layar, Paku, Rimbas, Krian, Sebelak and Upper Julau to give honour to the spirits of their deceased family members. The descriptions of the proceedings together with the full text of the timang jalung chant are substantiated by colourful illustrations making the book a useful reference for individuals who seek to know some in-depth significance of the festival.'--Publisher's website.
Bibliografi : p. 203
Iban (Bornean people)--Rites and ceremonies.
Iban (Bornean people)--Malaysia--Sarawak.
Iban (Bornean people)--Social life and customs.