
Nestled in in an idyllic valley in the Kelabit Highlands, Ba'Kelalan is the spiritual home to the Lun Bawang, a Dayak tribe once believed to be the most ferocious headhunters in Sarawak. "Lun Bawang" means "People of the Place" in the tribe's native language, a dialect that is part of the Lundayeh language group. The Lun Bawang have abandoned old superstitions and animistic practices, but they continue to maintain their strong community ties and fierce independence. Touted as the most authentic tribal experience in the state, the Lun Bawang of Ba'Kelalan are well-known for their generous hospitality and a culture of giving and sharing. A returning visitor is often remembered by name and a single traveller is never lonely.
PRAY : The Holy Spirit to continue his redemption in the Lun Bawang. The kingdom values they already hold to reap fruit as more Truth is revealed to them. That they will hear God calling them by name.
TEXT Serina Rahman
PHOTOS Andy Paul
(Asian Geographic)
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