Snipers in action

....no...it's not about a man with a gun..but a group of Bidayuh musician and singer who making its round in the circle of local music industry..at least here in First Division of Sarawak.

On Saturday, 26th October, i had an opportunity to tag along with Snipers group during their mini-concert at Temong Mawang Village. Temong area is roughly one hour driving distance from Serian town. Drive on the road that going to Tebedu and just about five km more to Tebedu, you will need to turn right to Temong. Three villages were in the area, Temong Bengan, Temong Putah and the last one is Temong Mawang.

..signage of Temong Putah village..



..then we reached Temong Mawang and this longhouse awaits us. the concert will be held here...all the musical instruments are at the other end.


..having a afternoon drink..



..all the vilage's commitee members were graciously welcoming all of us..


..this road will lead to Tepoi..another remote Bidayuh villages..Tepoi residence falls under Benah subgroup, Biatah domain..while Temong falls under Bisadong...



..start of the main event with selling of rossette (you need to chip in some amount after they stick the rossette)...i lost of my first rossette during the occasion and they stick a new one..then need to donate again...argh....




...during early hours (8pm till 10pm)...most of the revellers were easing themselves with food and drink..they do serve tuak (fermented rice wine) and beram (fermented sugarcane wine)

..then this local fellow are invited to sing along and cause uproar with the audience...quite talented though..


....dance the nite away...


....no fear..Snipers is here...

..the mini concert last till 5 am in the morning next day....i could not keep up with the rest, so i took a nap in my car around 3am before my accompany drove me home around 4am..

Note: all picture post-processed to mimic film effect..