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Cerita Rakyat Orang Bidayuh
These enduring stories from the people of Sarawak are a great way for children to learn more about some of the main ethnic groups in Sarawak. These lively stories are the oral tradtitions of the Iban, Bidayh, Melanau and Orang Ulu; they have endured the passage of time. These stories reflect the peoples' ways of life and their beliefs, and they have helped to keep their ancient cultures alive.
Noheb, Jagat and Numis are siblings who are orphans. Little sister Numis is not wise in the ways of the jungle. It is not long before she incurs the wrath of the spirits, and the brothers are forced to rescue her from the Ghost King in a cave in Krokong. It is wily Noheb who saves the day, and it is the brothers' brave deed that forms the story behind the famous birds' nests of the caves of Krokong.
The Caves of Krokong is one of seven stories in this book. Read about the mysterious stones at Nini Sit, the tree of Siburan, Majag's Cave, the origin of the honey tree song, and why the descendants of Mentu Tapu shun ikan bangkuh -- as told by Bidayuh elders to Heidi Munan
Noheb, Jagat and Numis are siblings who are orphans. Little sister Numis is not wise in the ways of the jungle. It is not long before she incurs the wrath of the spirits, and the brothers are forced to rescue her from the Ghost King in a cave in Krokong. It is wily Noheb who saves the day, and it is the brothers' brave deed that forms the story behind the famous birds' nests of the caves of Krokong.
The Caves of Krokong is one of seven stories in this book. Read about the mysterious stones at Nini Sit, the tree of Siburan, Majag's Cave, the origin of the honey tree song, and why the descendants of Mentu Tapu shun ikan bangkuh -- as told by Bidayuh elders to Heidi Munan
107 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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July 4, 2020
"Cerita Rakyat Orang Bidayuh" is the second book that i bought from "cerita rakyat sarawak" published by Utusan. There are 7 stories in this book. This time i don't have any favorite stories as i pretty much enjoyed all the stories. One stark similarities that i saw from these 7 tales that it is taken place in "Rumah Panjang" in the sense of how community lives, cooperation among people, respect towards the elders and don't cross the line with the animals and spirit beings. As a Perakian, there's a myth that some Perakian cannot eat "Ikah tapah". If they failed to follow, they will got rashes and severe allergies. In story titled "Bagaimana Ikan Menang Perang" in this book, people in "Menta Tepu" did not eat "Ikan Bangkuh" as the fishes help their ancestors to win the war. Some may choose not to follow the traditions and don't really believe in it but i would love to see these tales are being preserved for the upcoming generation. Overall, a short reading but packed with moral values and lessons.
July 8, 2020
As a Bidayuh Native myself, I have not heard any of these folklores, unfortunately. Needless to say that it was a self-discovery journey with every page I turn. Truly enjoyed it.
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