Dayak

The Dayak (/ˈdaɪ.ək/ ; older spelling: Dajak), Dyak or Dayuh are the Austronesian ethnic groups native of Borneo. It is a loose term for over 200 riverine and hill-dwelling ethnic groups, located principally in the central and southern interior of Borneo, each with its own dialect, customs, laws, territory, and culture, although common distinguishing traits are readily identifiable. The Dayak were animist (Kaharingan and Folk Hindus) in belief; however, since the 19th century there has been mass conversion to Christianity and to Islam. A sandung, housing the remains of a Pesaguan Dayak after Tiwah ceremony which is a part of Kaharingan religion rituals.

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