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NGAJAT PUA KUMBU
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Introduction and history
Ngajat Pua Kumbu is recognized as part of the repertoire of ngajat, the traditional dance of the Iban ethnic group, which incorporates pua kumbu, the Iban community's traditional textile, as a medium of storytelling and a symbol of cultural heritage through the attire known as Ngepan Iban.
This woven textile is used in various significant ceremonies, including birth, marriage, funerals, healing rituals, and agricultural ceremonies. Its intricate designs and motifs are highly artistic and symbolic, often reflecting the wearer's closeness to the spiritual world. At the same time, the process of weaving pua kumbu is increasingly challenging for the weaver, as they are believed to need caution in channelling spiritual energy and essence into their creations.
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This dance is performed during the Gawai Kelingkang ceremony, a festival celebrated to honour victory and welcome the return of Iban warriors. Notably, the returning warriors bring back Antu Pala, the severed heads of enemies. The war chief, or Ketua Kayau, uses pua kumbu to wrap and lay out the
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Reference Source
https://www.utusan.com.my/gaya/2022/04/tenunan-pua-kumbu-iban-punyai-pelbagai-kisah-pantang-larang/
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State JKKN Contact Information
Encik Boniface Anak Babai
Cultural Officer
Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara, Sarawak
Tingkat 5 Bangunan Sultan Iskandar,
Jalan Simpang Tiga,
93000, Kuching,
SARAWAK
019-2399682/082-422006
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