IBAN TRADISIONAL PUA KUMBU

                                                                  The Pua KumbuTo the Iban of Sarawak, the pua kumbu is not just a blanket. It is a sacred ceremonial and ritual textile. The word pua in Iban means 'blanket', kumbu means 'to wrap'. Together, the two words mean a 'grand blanket'. However, the pua kumbu is very seldom used as a sleeping blanket. It is reserved for the times when men and women seek an encounter with the spiritual.
 Weaving of an Iban textile, especially the pua kumbu, represents a deeply spiritual and socio-religious undertaking. It is a sacred activity that is incumbent upon every Iban woman, so as to establish her womanhood and worth in a socitey where gender roles are specific, and where spirituality is intrinsically linked to every aspect of daily life. As a weaver, she takes her place in the spiritual regeneration of the traditional values and religious norms of her people.

DABAI FRUITS IN SARAWAK

lets me introducting the fruit that is popular in sarawak.  Sarawakians called it buah dabai (dabai fruit). It can be found mainly in sarawak espeacilly at song,kapit. Dabai fruit has made it ways to every markets in Sarawak. It is a seasonal fruit.

 

The way to eat it is first rinse it then soak in lukewarm water until it softens. Season with salt or black soy sauce. The yellowish fresh taste creamy. Actually you can preserve it just by soaking it in a jug with black soy sauce or with coarse salt (without the seed). I believe there are hawkers who sell dabai fried rice also.
The second best thing that comes out from one single fruit is the seed. Wash clean and sun dried the triangular seed. Crack it open by using mortar and pestle coz I found that a nut cracker device doesn’t work on this seed… and then you find this lovely, crunchy, greenish nut. If you have problem taking it out from the shell, use a toothpick.

HORNBILL POPULAR IN SARAWAK

Hornbills  are a family of bird found in tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia and Melanesia. They are characterized by a long, down-curved bill which is frequently brightly colored and sometimes has a casque on the upper mandible. Both the common English and the scientific name of the family refer to the shape of the bill, "buceros" being "cow horn" in Greek. In addition, they possess a two-lobed kidney. Hornbills are the only birds in which the first two neck vertebrae are fused together; this probably provides a more stable platform for carrying the bill. The family is omnivorous, feeding on fruit and small animals. They are monogamous breeders nesting in natural cavities in trees and sometimes cliffs. A number of species of hornbill are threatened with extinction, mostly insular species with small ranges.
i really like hornbill bird because it so unique and very attractive..there are many type of hornbill in sarawak..it also present for identity sarawak....

LAYER CAKE POPULAR SARAWAK

        

    

KUIH LAPIS SARAWAK

Kek Lapis Sarawak is a layered cake, traditionally served in Sarawak, Malaysia on special occasions. In the Malay language, they are known as Kek Lapis Sarawak, Kek Lapis Moden Sarawak, Kek Sarawak or Kek Lapis.
People in Malaysia practice an open house on festival day. A unique feature of Sarawak's open houses is the modern layered cakes.
i really enjoy these cake...because it taste very delicious and sweet.i hope that,kuih lapis sarawak can attract more people especially our local citizen and from other country can promote and commercial this special cake...