Dayak Association Miri's Cultural Troupe

Function   : SARKU Engineering S/B Year End Dinner
Date         : 27th January 2010
Venue      :  Eastwood Valley, Miri
Title of Ajat : Ajat Semain
 
Ajat Semain
(Combination of Ajat Indu, Ajat Pua Kumbu, Ajat Titi, Ajat Burung Kenyalang & Ajat Lesong)

The Origin of this indigenous dance is not clearly known but it is believed to have been in existence along with the Iban tribe since the 16th Century.These dances will be perform during big function attended by guests and guest of honors invited by the Chief Community of the Dayak people. It’s a symbol of welcoming, thanksgiving, and big celebration after the Padi Harvesting season is over. In the olden days, the Pua Kumbu are selected from their design & pattern on their ranking to welcome their guest of honor. The Women dancers are specially selected to perform this dance were those who are very beautiful, talented and are very hard working.

The Ajat Lesong which is performed by male dancer symbolized the Power, Strength and Braveness of an Iban warrior in the olden days on their return from the battles.

Please click on this website for their performance :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnzQorv-nsI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slcB6xa-Cnw

Majlis Makan Malam Sempena Lawatan Timbalan Perdana Menteri

Venue: Imperial Hotel, Miri 

Date : 21st January, 2010

Behind the Scene of the Functions.......

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sequence Persembahan Kebudayaan Majlis Makan Malam Sempena Lawatan Timbalan Perdana Menteri

Sempena Lawatan Timbalan Perdana Menteri pada 21hb January 2010 bertempat di Imperial Ballroom, Imperial Hotel, Miri

Six ethnic groups will be performing their cultural dances:
1. Dayak Association Miri - Ajat Pua Kumbu
2. Persatuan Melayu Miri
3. Kumpulan Kebudayaan Orang Ulu - 'Sawai Danai'
4. Persatuan Melanau Miri
5. Dayak Bidayuh National Association Miri
6. SUPP Dance Troupe (Chinese)

RumahDayak.com's Handing Over of Charity Goods

Time: 10.30am

Date: 9th January 2010

Venue: Lambir Resettlement Scheme

RumahDayak.com along with its members paid a visit to the Scully Kids on the 9th January 2010. The purposed of the visit were to hand over the building materials to replace their wall and to build a bathroom and toilet. Some kitchen items were also been given away. The ceremony also witness by YB Aiden Wing who is also the ADUN for Lambir, and Stephen Dinggai, who represented the C12 Golfers’ Group.