Hi everyone,
A month ago, I visited this village in Sarawak called Semban. It is very near to Kuching. A 5 and half hour trek up to the Bidayuh highlands. There are several villages along the trail and most of the lower villages will be submerged in water once a dam (in construction) is completed.
One of the most amazing thing I discovered about the Bidayuh in Semban is their parang. The parang shape is unique and the sheath has only one side covered! I inquired and found out that the sheath is made that way to prevent dirt and debris from clogging up the sheath. Here are some pics:
But that's not all. I compiled a video on the blades I seen used in Semban (as below)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKl1RGJ5Yg
Comments?
A month ago, I visited this village in Sarawak called Semban. It is very near to Kuching. A 5 and half hour trek up to the Bidayuh highlands. There are several villages along the trail and most of the lower villages will be submerged in water once a dam (in construction) is completed.
One of the most amazing thing I discovered about the Bidayuh in Semban is their parang. The parang shape is unique and the sheath has only one side covered! I inquired and found out that the sheath is made that way to prevent dirt and debris from clogging up the sheath. Here are some pics:
But that's not all. I compiled a video on the blades I seen used in Semban (as below)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKl1RGJ5Yg
Comments?
