GAWAI Dayak actually celebrates the end of bountiful harvest in Sarawak. It was then celebrated at different longhouses at different times. The ethnic Dayak community decided to celebrate the event on one day, and thus is celebrated as the most important day by all Dayak’s different ethnic groups. Such being
We are grateful that our country, particularly Sarawak, is not suffering from catastrophic earthquakes, famine, droughts, flash floods after torrential rains, uncontrollable wildfires, mudslides, or landslides, or being visited by typhoons, hurricanes, and all sorts of natural disasters. We are spared the endless conflicts, unrest, violence, battles, wars, and coups
While more people are now convinced that Climate Change and extreme weather are caused by human activities especially after the Industrial Revolution, ironically, not all are aware that literally every single woe and every single problem encountered by the human race today is caused by Climate Change, from mental health
FOR millions who are Christians or otherwise, they are, invariably, thinking of their faith and sufferings at this time of the year. A coincidence, this year the Muslims’ holiest month, Ramadan which demands disciplined fasting, praying and reflection. In this extreme Climate Change is particularly challenging. Our Muslim brothers and
SCIENTISTS suggest that the resulting pressure on our planet earth’s finite resources is being manifested in the uncontrollable rising global temperatures, already creating very uncertain world-wide weather patterns and changes in the climate with world-wide effect on sea levels and current agriculture. This is, of course, an over simplification but
FILIAL PIETY stands as the cornerstone of the entire ethnic Chinese culture. Ask anyone with a genuine interest in Chinese culture and civilisation, and they will unequivocally identify filial piety as its fundamental tenet. Indeed, filial piety is considered the fundamental virtue in Chinese and many East Asian cultures. Given
TODAY we celebrate the lights of peace and harmony, away from the darkness of war, conflicts, COVID-19 and extreme climate change. Christmas, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year, Gawai Dayak Festival, Sabah Harvest Festival, Deepavali, or Baha’i New Year in wartime and during armed conflicts elsewhere are always rather poignant.
For our Dayak brothers and sisters, this is a well-deserved time to celebrate. Traditionally, the harvest is safely in, and the planting season is still a couple of months or so away. For those living in urban areas and overseas, this is the time to celebrate their culture and underline
May the green king lead in war against climate change When Queen Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 1897, the British Empire was in a totally different world, a world where nothing acquired, conquered, or annexed was considered politically incorrect. Queen Victoria’s heir Prince Edward had to keep himself occupied
“Only love and sincerity, not war or hatred, can help the embattled global economy and the equally embattled people to slowly recover. Give them HOPE this Easter. “ IN the utmost turmoil and unprecedented turbulent period of the entire human history, Easter is being celebrated by a huge population of
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