Introduction - Sarawak Development Institute
Introduction - Sarawak Development Institute Introduction - Sarawak Development Institute
Sumpit Sumpit is a blowpipe used by the indigenous ethnic groups in Sarawak in the past to hunt for animals in the jungle. The sumpit and the darts are made from different materials such as wood and bamboo as well as fiber glass. Sumpit has become one of the traditional games for competitions in Sarawak and is enjoyed by people from all walks of life. Batak Lampong Batak Lampong is a traditional sport of the Iban in Sarawak. Batak means pull in the Iban language while Lampong refers to a light and medium length piece of wood. It is a traditional sport for two persons to test their strength by pulling a piece of wood while sitting on the floor/ground. The aim is to unbalance the opponent. This traditional sport was always held at the “Pemetong” or door divider if it is held in a house. Traditionally, the loser needs to drink tuak if this sport is held in the longhouse. The purpose of this sport is to test the strength of players and to strengthen the community relationship in a longhouse. This sport is usually held during the Gawai Festival.
Sumpit<br />
Sumpit is a blowpipe used by the indigenous ethnic groups in <strong>Sarawak</strong> in the past to<br />
hunt for animals in the jungle. The sumpit and the darts are made from different<br />
materials such as wood and bamboo as well as fiber glass. Sumpit has become one<br />
of the traditional games for competitions in <strong>Sarawak</strong> and is enjoyed by people from<br />
all walks of life.<br />
Batak Lampong<br />
Batak Lampong is a traditional sport of the Iban in <strong>Sarawak</strong>. Batak means pull in<br />
the Iban language while Lampong refers to a light and medium length piece of wood.<br />
It is a traditional sport for two persons to test their strength by pulling a piece of<br />
wood while sitting on the floor/ground. The aim is to unbalance the opponent. This<br />
traditional sport was always held at the “Pemetong” or door divider if it is held in a<br />
house. Traditionally, the loser needs to drink tuak if this sport is held in the<br />
longhouse. The purpose of this sport is to test the strength of players and to<br />
strengthen the community relationship in a longhouse. This sport is usually held<br />
during the Gawai Festival.
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