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Muntat Gamang holds traditional ‘miring pengaroh' ritual in Miri for Gawai
The 'miring pengaroh' ritual being carried out at Rumah Chendang, Jalan Miri-Bintulu yesterday.
MIRI (June 6): Around 40 members of Perguruan Muntat Gamang Sarawak gathered for a 'miring pengaroh' ritual at Tr Chendang longhouse, Batu 13, Jalan Miri-Bintulu yesterday in conjunction with the Gawai Dayak celebration.
The ritual was led by Muntat Gamang Grandmaster Ugik Jalit, assisted by 'tuai kayau' Dennis Jarraw, 'sapit tuai kayau' Silo Amit, Donny Tambab, and 'tukang biau' Rudy Reba.
The ceremony began with a 'miring ngalu ke pengabang', where arriving guests were greeted with a glass of tuak (rice wine).
This was followed by the main miring ceremony to seek blessings from Petara (god), which also saw participation from residents of the longhouse.
Tuai Rumah Chendang, who was present at the event, expressed his delight at seeing younger generations continuing to practise Iban traditions.
'Of course, now we all have our own religion, but we should never forget our adat asal (ancestral traditions). We can still practise them without compromising our beliefs, so that our younger generation can learn about their cultural heritage,' he said.
Meanwhile, Ugik reaffirmed Perguruan Muntat Gamang's commitment to preserving Iban customs and passing them on to future generations.
'It is important for us to uphold these traditions, because if we don't, who else will do it for us?' he said.
The ceremony concluded with a feast of traditional food, kuntau (martial arts) demonstrations, ngajat dance performances, and singing sessions, among other activities. Gawai Dayak miring pengaroh Perguruan Muntat Gamang traditional
