Pidotuen

Pidotuen, also known as the "Pidotuen Festival," is a traditional event celebrated by the Iban people of Sarawak, Malaysia. The festival is held annually in the month of June and is a significant cultural event that marks the end of the planting season and the beginning of the harvest. The name "Pidotuen" is derived from the Iban language, where "pido" means "to plant" and "tuen" means "to harvest."

The festival is characterized by a series of rituals and ceremonies that are performed to honor the spirits of the ancestors and to seek blessings for a bountiful harvest. The main event of the festival is the "Pidotuen Dance," a traditional dance performed by the Iban people. The dance is accompanied by traditional music and is meant to honor the spirits of the ancestors and to seek their blessings for a successful harvest.

The festival also includes other activities such as the "Pidotuen Feast," a communal meal that is prepared and shared by the Iban people. The meal is a symbol of unity and is meant to bring the community together. The festival also includes other traditional games and activities that are meant to entertain and engage the community.

The Pidotuen Festival is an important cultural event for the Iban people, as it is a time to celebrate their heritage and to honor their ancestors. The festival is also a time to give thanks for the bountiful harvest and to look forward to the coming year. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and is a time for the Iban people to come together and celebrate their culture and heritage.