Bidayuh Oral Tradition Collection
BIDAYUH SECTION
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Dundan (Biatah, Bau), tanun (Bukar-Sadong) -- ancient stories, myths, legends, fables told in poetic and plain language (148 titles).
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Girutu (BS) -- children stories (97 titles).
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Bajo (BS) -- 1) entertainment epic song in the form of stories sung by singers acting the role of the heroes conversing with one another; 2) also praise song usually sung at non-religious ritual ceremonies (30 titles).
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Sigumbang -- poetic love song sung for entertainment while working as a group in the farm (5 titles).
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Sirandau -- poetic song sung in praise of the exploits of warriors (10 titles).
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Brayun (BS) -- also entertainment epic song in the form of story sung at non-religious ritual ceremonies (8 titles).
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Munih (BS) -- song of praise for entertainment (12 titles).
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Sengi (BT) -- stories about Bidayuh origin and genealogy (5 titles).
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Samun -- song in praise of personalities, development and events (6 titles).
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Barih -- prayers, ritual songs sung by priestess at ritual healing (48 titles).
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Barih sumpon -- honey collecting song to placate the bees from stinging (9 titles).
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Sampi -- chants, prayers, invocations, at ritual ceremonies (65 titles).
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Bimanuk -- traditional practice based on augury, omen, divination etc (62 titles).