A Kelabit headman from a remote longhouse in Borneo shares three powerful stories from his community’s past. As logging and roadbuilding bring big changes to their land, he tells tales of brave ancestors warriors, peace-makers, and those who helped bring Christianity to the highlands.
These stories help the Kelabit people remember their values and guide them through change while keeping their identity strong. This book shows how oral history and cultural values can help a community stay united in difficult times.
It’s useful for anyone interested in Borneo’s indigenous peoples, oral traditions, identity, religion, and the effects of modern development on traditional communities.