Rejang Bidayuh dance kicks off Asadia’s programme

KUCHING: The Sarawak Dayak Iban Academy (Asadia) begins its cultural classes programme with the Rejang Bidayuh dance lesson this year.

According to Asadia head Mabong Unggang, a total of 15 participants have registered for the classes which are scheduled to be held at the Sarawak Dayak Iban Association ( Sadia) headquarters.

He also commented that experienced dancer with international experience and Bung Bratak Cultural Group head Ozie Tungging will be

This Rejang Bidayuh dance lesson will be the first of many series of cultural classes which Asadia intends to hold this year. The objectives of these classes are none other than to preserve and nurture the culture of the Dayak communities of the state.

the instructor for the dance lesson.

“This Rejang Bidayuh dance lesson will be the first of many series of cultural classes which Asadia intends to hold this year. The objectives of these classes are none other than to preserve and nurture the culture of the Dayak communities of the state,” he added.

Apart from that, Mabong also pointed out that Asadia – although an academy under Sadia which is an association for the Iban Dayak community of Sarawak – is keen to promote the cultures of all Dayak communities in the state.

Hence he hoped that all members of the Dayak community in the state would support the cultural programmes by Asadia towards ensuring that the culture of all Dayak communities remain preserved and well taken care of.

After the Rejang Bidayuh lesson, Mabong revealed that Asadia will hold lessons for Iban male and female dances, Betaboh ( percussion) playing, Kuntau (Iban martial arts) and Orang Ulu Sape playing.

Those who are interested in participating in the Dayak cultural programmes offered by Asadia, can contact Mabong himself at 012- 6925562 for more details and information.

Mabong Unggang, Asadia head