Berjaya Times Square KL
I learnt something in this event. Only this weekend I realized that the natives of Sabah & Sarawak are called Orang Asal (original people). I have never heard of that term when I was growing up in Sabah.
This is the 2nd edition of this festival. Started last year. Could be a bigger festival in the future is they can encourage more Orang Asli tribes to participate. We have 18 tribes in Peninsular Malaysia. 28 tribes in Sarawak and 39 in Sabah. We truly have a huge indigenous community in Malaysia.
Ronnie Bahari & Son
Pensol (Nose Flute) by Ronnie Bahari
I was happiest today as I met Ronnie and his son. I am a big fan of Ronnie’s expertise in playing the nose flute and his awesome photography. His photography centers around portraits of the Orang Asli community, usually taken in a natural setting ~ our forests.
Ronnie is from the Temuan- Semai tribe, Ipoh Perak. He is also the Persatuan Kebudayaan Dan Kesenian Orang Asal Perak (PKKOAP) chairperson where he works to strengthen the exposure and knowledge of the Orang Asli culture of West Malaysia. Their language, history and art are fascinating and should be more esteemed and respected.
LUHIEW RENAWEIJ
In the Semai language,
‘Luhiew’ means the enchanted bamboo symbolizing beauty.
‘Renaweij’ means the graceful sway of traditional movement.
This Orang Asli Semai music group was founded by Ronnie Bahari. The awesome singer is Ndang Seliman from Kampung Tembok Hangat, Perak. She writes her own songs in the Semai language and proudly sings to elevate the Semai cultural heritage to the world.
Aunty Kijan
Hanim Apeng
This Aunty is from Gombal. She was making necklaces with Buah Jelai. Also my first time hearing this name. Good God, so much to learn!!!! Wait later I story story with you!
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