Respected contribution Dayak Open Line In Carstensz Pyramid

Mountain climbing is a hazardous activity that can be done by people who know and understand the purpose of a trip. Carstensz Pyramid is the highest peak of the mountain land Jayawijaya contained in Papua. This peak was first discovered by Jan Carstensz, when the voyage he saw a mountain peak covered by a white layer is a layer of snow expected. Originally opinion of Jan Carstensz not accepted by researchers and adventurers west, this is because Papua is located in the tropics is very little potential for ice formation. New in 1913 is evidenced by the words of Jan Carstensz a British Naturalist AFR Wollaston succeeded in reaching nose Carstensz Glaciers on the South side after a grueling journey through the jungle on the southern coast of Papua. He takes 92 days to reach the final 50km

      Failures continue to be experienced in achieving the top of Carstensz, finally seoarang Austrian nationality climbers H. Herrer with some colleagues managed to reach the highest peak in the Oceania region, Carstensz finally conquered. But behind the glittering success of climbing Carstensz Pyramid, only a few people know of a fact that the Dayak role as a pioneer of the very vital. Borneo's indigenous tribes are the ones who are given the gift and the gift by the creator of the clans which have strong energy and natural resistance to torture. They are also well known as a pioneer of the river, with the clothes on their backs they managed to deliver H. Herrer and his colleagues to the summit of Carstensz. The award is given for the amount of services Dayak tribe in climbing Carstensz piramind characterized by naming one of her climbing line is Dayak Pass. A pathway for the brave

Teuku Ahmad Hidayat (J 266.27 BSL)
Posted 29th April 2012 by We Know Nothing

Pangkalima Burung

In the Dayak community, it is believed there is a creature which was mentioned very great, magical, knight, and authoritative. The figure is said to inhabit the mountains in the interior of Borneo, intersect with the supernatural. Spiritual leader, warlord, teachers, and elders who glorified. Dayak is pangkalima war, Pangkalima Bird, called by the Dayak pedalaman.Ada Pangkalima lot version of the story about this figure, especially after his name sticking out during the riots Sambas and Sampit. Someone said he had lived for hundreds of years old and lived on the border between West Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan. There is also news about Bird Pangkalima tangible occult and may take the form of men or women depending on the situation. Also on Bird Pangkalima figure which is a Dayak community leaders who have gone, but his spirit may be invited to communicate through a ritual. Until the story that he was the incarnation of the hornbills, birds that are considered sacred and holy in Kalimantan. 

In addition to the many versions of the story, in parts of Kalimantan, also there are many people who claim to be Pangkalima Bird, either in Tarakan, Sampit, or Pontiac. But any claim that only believed in three different ways: some who believe, there is no trust, and there is hesitation. There is no authentic proof that ensure one of them is really true Pangkalima Bird.
There are so many outstanding issues and stories, but there is one version which I think is very fitting to describe what and who it is Pengkalima Bird. He is a figure that illustrates the Dayak people in general. Pangkalima Bird is the symbol of the Dayaks. Whether it's nature, its practices, and everything about him.
Then how can a bird Pangkalima, how could he represent the Dayak? In addition to powerful and invulnerable, Pangkalima Bird also is the figure as a cool, calm, patient, and do not like making trouble. This corresponds to the typical Dayak people are also friendly and patient, sometimes even shy. Quite hard to persuade rural Dayak people to want to be photographed, sometimes have to present the benefits of clove cigarettes.
And the reality on the ground breaking all the stereotypes of the Dayak as a cruel, vicious, and violent. In public life, the Dayaks can be spelled quite shy, still receive the newcomers with a good, and always maintain the integrity of the cultural heritage of both religion and ritual. As Bird Pengkalima be patient and remain calm which inhabit inland Dayak community too much to give in when loggers and gold miners into their territory.
Although still firmly holds the teachings of the ancestors, the conflict never existed when there are members of the society are turning to these religions brought by the settlers. Boisterous no tension in the room turned into a scope-which by the Dayak Ngaju called Danum Kaharingan yet.
Simplicity was identical with the figure of Pangkalima Bird. Although the figure is celebrated, he does not reside in a luxurious palace or building. He was hiding and meditated in the mountains and merge with nature. Inland Dayak community has never concerned with the nominal value of money. Newcomers can easily berbarter goods such as coffee, salt, or cigarettes with them.
Bird told Pangkalima rarely shows itself, because it is not like to show off the power. Likewise Dayaks, who are not haphazardly into the city with a saber, chopsticks, or arrows. These weapons are generally used for hunting in the woods, and the saber was not removed from kumpang (sarong) if no subject is important or urgent.
So where is the culture of violence and fury of the Dayaks who was widely discussed, and feared it? There was one case Pangkalima Bird down the mountain, that is when after continuous patient and his patience was exhausted. Pangkalima bird indeed a very patient person, but if the limit of patience had crossed the line, the case will be different. He will turn into a pemurka. It's really a perfect depiction of the Dayak people are friendly, shy, and patient, but will turn very vicious and cruel if it is his patience has run out.
Bird Pangkalima that wrath will soon go down the mountain and gather his forces. Ritual-which in the West Kalimankan called Red Bowl-made to collect from saentero Kalimantan Dayak warriors. War dances bersahut-replication, saber firmly attached at the waist. Those who had been the people who are very good will look hideous. The smile on her face disappeared, replaced by malignant eyes like hypnotized. They are ready for war, mengayau-cut off and bring the enemy's head. This is what happened in the town of Sampit a few years ago, when beheadings occur almost everywhere in every corner of the city.
Though cruel and ferocious in anger, as well as Bird Pengkalima Dayak people still hold fast to the norms and rules which they believe. Among others, it does not pollute the sanctity of places of worship of any religion-with-damaging or killing in it.
Because violence in the Dayak placed as the last option, when patience has run out and the way of peace can no longer be reached, it is in their viewpoint. Murder, and activity mengayau, in their little hearts could not be done, but because it pushed to the last option and to change what they think is wrong, it had to be done. This is the actual culture of violence is to be feared.
Mystery is very identical to the Dayaks. Fierce and cruel stereotypes still attached. It's not all good, because there are many shortcomings and mistakes. What's more violence, whatever the form and reason-whether it's revenge, economic, social inequality, and others-still can not be justified. Eye for an eye will only lead to blindness for all. Apart from all kinds of legends and myths, or whether or not a real character, Pangkalima Bird for me is the figure of a true symbol of the Dayaks.
Source: http://gunawanrudy.com

Dayak Ethnic Origin

Since I was a teenager and began to expand social interaction, many are asking what is Dayak? where the Dayak? The same questions over and over again and make me wonder where the actual origin of the Dayak tribeDetermined to answer my curiosity is so strong, I finally find some articles about the history of Dayak. Lots of references in the form of a truth theory is still in doubt by historians. But in general more or less like thisAround 3000-1500SM, Asia and Borneo are still together. At that time there migration from Yunnan massive. They wandered across the continent, exploring the forests and mountains to reach the mainland of Borneo.Yunan Chinese nation from Borneo in the time it entered the kingdom of the Ming Dynasty between the years 1368 to 1643. The main objective of the Chinese nation is a trade. Along the way, in every region that they passed, they trade the goods they carry, such as opium, silk, chinaware which include plates, cups, bowls, jars and various other ceramics.Along with the entry of China into the mainland of Borneo, came also another group known as negroid and weddid group later known as the Malays.Both immigrant groups living side by side and finally settled in Kalimantan. From the end of mixing trade only resident through marriage. Children of the marriage of two immigrant groups that eventually became the Dayak tribe.The origin of the Dayak tribe is told from generation to generation by word of mouth. And because of mixing with Chinese nation that many children who faced oriental Dayak tribe, very similar to Chinese children. Slant-eyed and fair-complexioned.In fact, Dayak girls look more beautiful than her actual China. Dayak these girls look more exotic. Dayak tribe, the result of mixing it eventually spread to almost all areas in Kalimantan. They were combing the rivers, and then inhabit the coastal island of Borneo.Mixing continues to occur. Women / men Dayak tribe next generation married with fellow locals who created the Dayak tribe of pure or married to descendants of the Chinese who settled in their areas.Dayak tribes also formed a kingdom called "Nansarunai Uşak Java" or royal Nansarunai Dayak. However, this kingdom destroyed by the expansion of the Majapahit empire which wants to expand his realm.With the entry of the kingdom of Majapahit, the spread of Islam began to spread to the Dayak tribes who on average still adopts animism and dynamism, or the worship of objects and nature.Some of Dayak community eventually embraced Islam and since then they no longer recognize him as the Dayaks. Because the mystical world of the Dayak people who so strongly so contrary to the Islamic religion who worship God. Dayak tribe who converted to Islam are called themselves as the Malays or the Banjar.However, some of Dayak people remain in their beliefs. They do not embrace Islam because they still adhere to customs, traditions, and beliefs. So that the Dayaks were eventually displaced by the length along the rivers and into the hinterland of Central Kalimantan.They eventually settled in the area of Wood Tangi, Amuntai, Margasari, Watang Amanda, Lawas and Labuan Watang Balangan. Even some of the Dayak people who do not want to be affected by the outside world chose to enter the jungle forests and secluded life away from the outside world.But now with the over development of the era, Dayak tribes are no longer living in the forest, although there are still inland but already a little ahead because untouched by development.
 From various sources