What Lubok Antu has taught us?
Nearby the Sarawak–Kalimantan border, Lubok Antu gave us a glimpse into Iban traditions, ancestral heirlooms, and the true spirit of Gawai. From tasting 10-year-aged Tuak and learning about Chinese Tajau jars, to discovering vibrant Pua Sungkit textile, this cultural journey deepened our understanding of Indigenous Borneo heritage - where borders blur, but identity stays strong.
Is Gawai really a drinking festival?
We were invited to witness Gawai for the first time. With the assumption that everyone will be drunk on Tuak, we prepared ourselves for the worst. But we didn’t have to, because that’s not what Gawai really is.
How did we end up in Mukah?
This is one of those moments where you stop mid-experience and think, How the heck did we end up here? That was us in Mukah, feet soaked in boat water, filming and helping to decorate a ceremonial boat for Pesta Kaul.