Birarak Gawai, tradisi 5 dekad Kampung Taee
BAGI masyarakat Kampung Taee di Serian, Sarawak, Perarakan Gawai Dayak bukan sekadar perayaan tahunan yang meriah dengan pakaian tradisional dan muzik etnik. Di sebalik kemeriahan itu tersimpan warisan birarak yang terus dipertahankan sebagai identiti komuniti sejak 1970. Ketika sebahagian adat dan amalan tradisional berhadapan cabaran perubahan zaman, komuniti Bidayuh di Kampung Taee yang terletak kira-kira 60 kilometer dari bandar Kuching, terus memastikan warisan sejak 56
Kampung Taee in Serian, Sarawak, is preserving the 56-year-old Gawai Dayak procession tradition, known locally as 'birarak'. This annual event, deeply connected to rice harvesting, has been a cornerstone of Bidayuh community identity since the 1970s. The procession actively involves multiple generations, ensuring the heritage continues to thrive amidst changing times. Participants express pride in maintaining the tradition and hope it will be sustained by future generations.
The 'birarak' serves as a vital platform for community unity and intergenerational connection. It also acts as a significant cultural showcase, attracting tourists from both within Malaysia and internationally who are eager to experience Bidayuh traditions firsthand.
This tradition matters because it actively preserves cultural heritage, fosters community cohesion, and boosts local tourism by showcasing unique Bidayuh customs.
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