Datun Julud, or ‘long dance’ dance is an Orang Ulu traditional women's dance that is popular among the Kenyah tribe of Sarawak. It means ‘long dance’ in the language of the Kenyah Dayak. It was once performed during communal celebrations but now has become a dance of formal entertainment that is often performed in the rumah panjang (longhouse) to greet visitors and tourists, accompanied by the beautiful sound of Sape

Sape is a traditional instrument of the Kenyah people in Sarawak, Malaysia. It is a boat-shaped instrument made of special wood and traditionally consists of 2 to 4 strings. Traditionally, sape performance was considered more than just a performance as part of a ritual, and only men were allowed to play. However, in modern times, women can also play Sape, and the number of strings has increased to six, allowing various modern music performances.

The ‘Ngajat Lesung’ is one of the famous dances in Sarawak. This is an Iban traditional dance and is believed to have been performed by warriors on their return from battles. \nThis dance is now performed to celebrate the most important harvest festival called ‘Gawai’, to welcome important guests to the longhouses.\n\nThis is also available at https://youtu.be/dH8-GBj4ehw

Sape is one of the most identifiable traditional musical instruments in Sarawak producing a soothing sound of music. It is a traditional lute of the Orang Ulu community of Sarawak, traditionally used by the Kenyah, Kayan and Kelabit tribes.

Pua Kumbu is, to date, the sole weaving technique transmit\u0002ted by the Iban people in Sarawak, Malaysia. It embodies a centuries-long history and tradition. A variety of natural mate\u0002rials from the country’s tropical rainforests are used to create diverse motifs that symbolize the identity of the Iban people. As its designs typically originate from ideas that come to seasoned craftsmen in dreams, Pua Kumbu is based on the creator’s imagination, although some designs are inspired by cosmology or oral history. This video shows the ritual offering to avoid misfortune prior to weaving the textile, as well as multiple stages of weaving.

The gendang is a traditional drum from Sarawak, Malaysia. This video demonstrates the challenges stemming from the discrepancy between the reality of a decreasing number of gendang-makers and the necessity of maintaining the tradi\u0002tion through the lives of two gendang-makers, Umar Tomik and his younger brother Safuan Tomik. \n\nIt also encompasses the methods of producing gendang, the types of wood used, the difference between gendang and drums from other regions of Malaysia, the method of playing the drum, types of drum performances, and stories behind the design of the drum.

The sape is a traditional instrument of the Kenyah people in Sarawak, Malaysia. This boat-shaped instrument is made of the special wood adau and typically has two to four strings. \nSape music carries greater significance than simple per\u0002formance—it has long been used to calm people and treat illnesses. Previously, women were not allowed to play the sape, but it gradually became acceptable for them to per\u0002form. As the materials and playing techniques have changed over time as well, more people are now able to enjoy sape performances. The sape has helped to keep the tradition and beliefs of Malaysia alive through to the modern era.

Beadwork is a highly popular handcraft in Sarawak, Malay\u0002sia. Litad binti Muluk from Kampung Loung Tuma, a recipient of the Tukang Ulung (Master Craftsman) Award, has been making beads since 1991 and also studying clay, the main material used for Sarawak beads. \nThis video demonstrates the entire bead production process from clay to the finished product, and explains the proper way to wear beaded decorations. It also discusses the value of these beads, which are considered to be more valuable than gold to the Lun Bawang tribe, and the tribe’s efforts to inherit and transmit Manik Sarawak down the generations

Sarawak layer cake, known as kek lapis, is a dessert served on special days in Sarawak, Malaysia. Malaysians bake kek lapis in celebration of events from various religions and cultures, including Eid al-Fitr, Christmas, Diwali, and more generally birthdays and weddings. \n\nThis video introduces traditional cake-making recipes through an interview with Rabiah Amit, who has been active in the kek lapis industry for forty years.