About this episode
This episode explores Gawai Dayak, the Harvest Festival in Sarawak, Malaysia, focusing on the dance Ngajat and its accompanying instruments.
Celebrated annually on June 1st and 2nd, Gawai Dayak is the Harvest Festival celebrated in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia on Borneo. This week, we learn about the dance Ngajat and the instruments that accompany it.
Topics covered
- Harvest Festival
- Cultural Celebration
- Dance
- Music
- Malaysia
Keywords
- Gawai Dayak
- Harvest Festival
- Sarawak
- Borneo
- Ngajat
- dance
- instruments
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Ngajat
Places: Sarawak, Borneo
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