This is an Iban tribe longhouse, of the Dayak people of Borneo.
Each of the 22 sections has toilet/ washroom/ storage, fish pond, balcony, public area, family area, kitchen, laundry in that order of appearance.Each family farms its own food etc.
The Chief is very friendly and welcoming, although he speaks little Malay or English. The tattoo on his neck signifies he has taken a head. I think he knows what's what.Bau - Iban Chief, Tingilao - Kiwi
Our guide, Entalai showing us how to prepare lunch with natural plates, crockery and cutlery.
Making Trojans.
The kids come home from 'boarding school' for school holidays...and have to do homework on such topics as Robinson Crusoe and Phantom of the Opera. English, Science and Maths are taught in English. Kids can speak pretty good english, Malay and Iban. The oldies can speak Iban and a little Malay.
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