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Tree Trunk Crisp: Knowledge World in Ngaju Dayak, Central Kalimantan

1. The origins

Dayak Ngaju understand his world (cosmology) through interpretation of the Tree Trunk Crisp (tree of life). This tree is believed to be derived directly by God Dayak Ngaju named Ranying Hatalla Heaven (God Almighty). In breast tatum (true lamentation) narrated that Ranying Hatalla sky creates two trees fruiting and leafy gold, diamonds and gems, was named Batang Garing Tinggang (tree of life) and Bungking Sangalang 

Delicious Culinary Reference in West Kalimantan

Durian sauce or commonly called Tempoyak is one of the culinary riches of the archipelago known in Borneo and Sumatra. In fact, it’s not all regions of the two islands known types of food. Most people might be surprised about how it smells pungent durian fruit and sweet foods that can be processed as a friend to eat rice.

Tempoyak not made ​​from commonly eaten ripe durian. Tempoyak made ​​from fermented durian which is then mixed with herbs or spices such as chilli generally making then cooked by frying. Therefore, the pungent smell of durian may be no smell, even though it feels so unique and delicious.

Deliciously of Tempoyak

Deliciously of Tempoyak

Tempoyak creation begins with choosing a ripe durian flesh then separated from the seeds, also spiked with added salt or cayenne pepper as a catalyst for the fermentation process. Durian is then stored in a closed container at room temperature for about 3 to 5 days.Once fermented, cooked ready Tempoyak way to cook fried sambal. Red onion, red pepper, and salt to taste and then pan-fried mashed with hot oil until fragrant. Next add tomato slices and sugar to taste to taste savory. Can also be inserted teri wet. The final step is to enter the already sour durian then stir until smooth and fragrant, usually brownish.

Kartini Day, Team Across Borneo Conquer Kinabalu With Wearing Kebaya

Kinabalu - Last stage successfully conquered six powerful kartini Indonesia in Women Across Borneo expedition. The participants have reached the summit of Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia while wearing kebaya. Borneo Expedition Women Across finally over. Right on Kartini Day, the heroine Indonesian kebaya in the summit of Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia. Indonesian women should be proud!

This is the final stage that closes Women Across Borneo expedition, organized by the adventure tour company Caldera. After cycling 460 km from Pontianak to Kuching and caving in some caves in Mulu National Park, the heroine Indonesia was hiking up to the summit of Mount Kinabalu in Sabah state, Malaysia.

Team Women Across With Kartini Day

Team Women Across With Kartini Day

Saturday (20/4), preparations were made early in the morning at the Mount Kinabalu National Park. The first check point was Timpohon Gate at altitude 1,866 meters above sea level, while the peak at an altitude of 4,095 masl Kinabalu. The climb begins at 09.00 local time. Our first stop was Laban Rata (3,273 masl) for acclimatization climb 6 hours afterward. Using Sweatshirts Women Across Borneo pink uniform, the heroine is wading through the height of the cold biting wind whipping the skin. 30 liter backpack full of sleeping bag, mountain jackets and other paraphernalia anti cold. 

President Expected Open Dayak Cultural Week 2013

MaritimeBorneo.COM–President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is expected to open pleasing performances Dayak culture week which lasted plans do Istowa Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta, 27 April 2013, the Governor Agustin Teras Narang in Palangkaraya, on Monday.The governor said the four Kalimantan provinces took part in the week the Dayak culture. Central Kalimantan province, and three other provinces in Kalimantan will feature a variety of Dayak culture in the cultural week.

“Week of Dayak culture first-time implemented jointly in Kalimantan provincial government. Presence of the President is expected,” said provincial governor, dubbed “Earth and Earth Tambun Bungai Pancasila” it.Terrace which is also the President of the National Assembly of Indigenous Dayak (MADN) said various dance origin Kalimantan, West Kalimantan (Kalbar), East Kalimantan (Kaltim) and South Kalimantan (South Kalimantan).

Dayak Cultural Week 2013

Dayak Cultural Week 2013

Dayak cultural week was meant to introduce the potential and natural resources held in the island of Borneo, as well as the cultural parade of the monument to the Bung Karno Sports Stadium.Terrace mention Dayak Cultural performances memperkenalan purpose to the people of Indonesia and Abroad. The performance is a momentum Dayak Cultural interaction with other regional cultures in Indonesia, “he said.

The Dayak Cultural Regeneration Bahau

Samarinda - Do not want to erode the progress of time, the Dayak Bahau in Samarinda, East Kalimantan lower culture to their children. The success of regeneration was exhibited by dozens of Dayak boy Bahau with dancing, Tuesday, March 12, 2013.  According to Johan Damien, the Dayak leaders in Samarinda preserve cultural Bahau should inherit the younger generation. Dancing Through Apau Puyaat, Damien Johan surrogate even dare to show new art was not more than three months. ”We do not want to be labeled as a tribe that does not appreciate the culture of our ancestors,” said Damian Johan, Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

The Dayak Cultural Regeneration Bahau

The Dayak Cultural Regeneration Bahau

He said that in mid-March as usual at this time of Dayak villages in Long Pahangai Bahau, West Kutai regency in his party. The current time according to her period after harvest. Part of the ritual dance of Dayak Bahau give thanks to the Lord of the harvest blessings. Also varied types of dance. The boy in his performance, a theme dancing plant with sowing. Sowing done by punching holes in the ground with a stick man. While women in tow sow seed into tugalan.