Music of the Bidayuh People: gongs

Biragung: Performed at the annual harvest festival called Gawai, when families gather. Usually is performed with dancers Many decades ago this was originally performed after a headhunting raid. Heads were brought home and placed in a circle, and a ceremony took place to appease the spirit with food, music and dance. Tarian Sijije: performed for visiting VIPS. This piece can be found on the SAWAKU cd by Pan Records 2067 (Holland) Performed by: Kintai Mancha Aliew Bangik Laap Jaul Gimet Mai Awang Mangu Nyaanget Juli Bangik Yol Thanks to: Simon Peter Laju Dawel Saji Sijan Eson Fredda Tanget Recorded in 1997 by Randy Raine-Reusch in Kampong Krussen, Sarawak, Malaysia. © 1997 R. Raine-Reusch