Minister proposes gazetting Dayak miring as National Heritage, paving way for Unesco bid

Minister proposes gazetting Dayak miring as National Heritage, paving way for Unesco bid

SIBU, May 24 — The National Unity Ministry has proposed that the traditional Dayak ceremony, namely ‘miring’, be gazetted as National Heritage.Its minister, Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang, when proposing it, said the ceremony has great potential to be recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage at the national level and subsequently considered under Unesco.Therefore, he said the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), through the National Her…

Iban’s miring holds Unesco-status potential, says National Unity Minister

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Angelyn (fifth left) presents a token of appreciation to Aaron, as others look on. — Photo by Watt Zacchaeus SIBU (May 25): The traditional ritual of ‘miring’ has a strong potential of being considered for recognition by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco). According to National Unity Minister Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang, the ceremony carries significan…

Miring ceremony has potential for Unesco recognition

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, May 24: The miring ceremony has the potential to be recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage at the national level and subsequently considered under the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco). According to the National Unity Ministry, Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang, the traditional ritual possesses high cultural and spiritual value as it is rich with elements of gratitude, respect …