Sabah and Sarawak are two states in Malaysia located on the island of Borneo. They are known for their diverse cultures, rich natural resources, and stunning landscapes. Just over the weekend, a Borneo Native Festival has taken place at Central Market Kuala Lumpur.
29yo M’sian proudly participates in Borneo Native Festival
Organized by the Kuala Lumpur Sukaseni Association, along with the support from various government agencies and cultural organizations, it provides a platform for entrepreneurs from Sabah and Sarawak to showcase their products. Parading the streets wearing their traditional attire, onlookers were able to admire it up close, as well as engage in friendly conversation about their outfits.
Source: Ameer Dawi (TikTok)
To no surprise, as they were walking around, their traditional outfits have piqued the interest of many, causing many of them to film this rare phenomenon. Sharing his experience, participating in the festival, Ameer documented it in one of his TikTok videos. Speaking to Wau Post, Ameer joined the parade on behalf of Era Sarawak.
“I’ve seen videos about the festival last year and wanted to be a part of it, hence I decided to volunteer”, he said.
Source: Ameer Dawi (TikTok)
I am a proud Dayak
Sharing his preparation journey, Ameer said that it took a while as he had to make sure that the traditional attire he wore, was put on properly.
“Every detail of the attire must be on point, as it tells a story”, he added.
Source: Ameer Dawi (TikTok)
On top of that, as he doesn’t own the traditional attire, he had to rent one and made sure that it was returned in good condition. The 29-year-old man also expressed how happy he was to be able to showcase his Bornean culture to the West Malaysians and tourists.
“I’m so proud to be able to showcase what Borneo means to us”, he mentioned.
Being a proud Dayak, Ameer believes that this festival is crucial as it’s one of the best ways to educate, preserve and showcase the Bornean culture, letting people know of their existence.
Watch the full video below:
@ameerdawi Strength lies in differences, not in similarities. I got the chance to showcase what Borneo has to offer @ Borneo Native Festival @Central Market Kuala Lumpur What an awesome experience! I am a proud Dayak ❤️
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