Actually, he's a driver... a driver for hire, but still lives in the forest, or what's left it it. We stopped to take tea on the way to Long Suit. I asked, "Are there sounds from the forest you no longer hear? Sounds you were familiar with that you just don't hear any more?" He described a soundscape of birds, where they would make certain sounds and during which season.
I'd not had this translated as the story is pretty clear as is and rather…
Actually, he's a driver... a driver for hire, but still lives in the forest, or what's left it it. We stopped to take tea on the way to Long Suit. I asked, "Are there sounds from the forest you no longer hear? Sounds you were familiar with that you just don't hear any more?" He described a soundscape of birds, where they would make certain sounds and during which season.
I'd not had this translated as the story is pretty clear as is and rather…
Seven generations of music are said to be held by a Sape Master living in the Bakun Dam resettlement scheme, 180km southeast of Bintulu.
The Sape is one of the more well known traditional instruments of Sarawak, but few remain who can perform the music of former generations and in the style that represents that heritage.
Sarawak Gone is an open licensed micro-docs series raising awareness to the persistent decline of indigenous life and culture…
On the 23 October 2007 Kelesau Naan, the Headman of the Penan village, Long Kerong, left his wife at a rest area in the forest to check on his traps. He never returned. Two months later his remains were found scattered across the Segita River.
Presented by his son, Nick Kelesau, The Headman explores the events leading up to his disappearance. Kelesau Naan sought only to protect his people and their native customary right to the land they have lived…
Bidayuh travel to the Bakun Dam resettlement scheme and hear from the resettled Kenyah at Sungai Asap about their experiences and see first hand the results of relocation.
They also meet with Iban at Rumah Agi who fought to retain customary right to their own land in the face of palm oil exploitation.
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The Bidayuh, one of more than 40 sub-ethnic groups in Sarawak, face a threat to their livelihood, traditional lands and culture with the development of the controversial Bengoh Dam.
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The Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is visited in The Forest and the Dam. We look at the loss of habitat and the inundation of protected and endangered species threatened by the Bengoh Dam.
The Bengoh Dam is a water reservoir being constructed to supply water to Kuching, Sarawak. Construction has begun despite reports stating vast reserves of water can be saved were the failing infrastructure in the city repaired, upgraded and maintained. There…
The Penan, one of the more unique of indigenous peoples of Sarawak, live in the forests of Ulu Baram. Some are still nomadic.
Miri, the nearest city, provides the closest hospital to all the indigenous communities of the Ulu Baram. The Penan of Long Kerong, upper Ulu Baram, have squatted in two rundown timber cottages for over 20 years. It has become a kind of half-way house for those who need frequent medical attention and others who need a place…
Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo and is home to more than 40 unique sub-ethnic groups, or Dayaks. These include the Penan, Iban, Bidayuh, Kenyah and Kelabit. These are the last forest communities of Sarawak and the Bidayuh of Bengoh, are one of the many communities facing eviction, making way for the controversial Bengoh Dam.
The Bengoh Dam is a water reservoir being constructed to supply water to Kuching, the capital…
Sarawak Gone is an open licensed micro-docs series raising awareness to the persistent decline of indigenous life and culture in Sarawak, Malaysia. The series is produced and directed by the Australian media artist and musician, Andrew Garton, agarton.org, in collaboration with Sarawak Access (SACCESS).
For more information about the series head out to sarawakgone.cc or read about the issues on Rengah Sarawak,
Sarawak Gone is an open licensed micro-docs series raising awareness to the persistent decline of indigenous life and culture in Sarawak, Malaysia. The series is produced and directed by the Australian media artist and musician, Andrew Garton, agarton.org, in collaboration with Sarawak Access (SACCESS).
For more information about the series head out to sarawakgone.cc or read about the issues on Rengah Sarawak, rengah.c2o.org
Special thanks to the Artists in Residency Program at the Dunmoochin Foundation, Cottles Bridge, Australia.
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