The Dayak Taman people is a small indigenous group found in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. There are roughly 30,000 people in this ethnic group. Apart from the Embaloh language, the Taman language is not close to other languages in Borneo. However, like any other Dayak groups in Borneo, the Taman people have many
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The Iban legend of Batu Indai Binjut you might never have heard of
Iban, Malay or Chinese? Looking at the origin of the name ‘Santubong’
The name Santubong is widely known among Sarawakians as the name of a mountain located in Sarawak.The common myth is that the mountain takes its name after a celestial princess. But what other origin stories are there behind the name Santubong? The legend of Princess Santubong The common understanding of the legend
The story of Apai Saloi being a glutton over smoked deer meat
How Raja Simpulang Gana became the Iban God of Agriculture
Who said only the Greek or Germanic peoples had interesting mythology? Here in Sarawak, we too have plenty of intriguing stories of deities and gods. Before we know how Raja Simpulang Gana became the God of Agriculture for the Iban community, here is a little background story of his family: In ancient
The legend of the safflower and the celestial princess of Lingga mountain
A Selako legend of the Golden Monkey and the Sultan of Sambas
The Selako people are an indigenous group found mostly in West Kalimantan, Indonesia and the western part of Sarawak, Malaysia. Although they are grouped under Bidayuh by the Malaysian government, they have their own unique culture and language which bear little resemblance to other Bidayuh groups. Here is a Selako
