Overview
The story is set in a small town called Dalat on the Oya river located in the state of Sarawak.
The Melanau community that lives as an agrarian society workk on farms near a river.
The people are ruled by tradition and hold on to their traditional customs and values.
Synopsis
This story is about how a peaceful, Melanau coastal town is renamed after a bitter
fight between two brothers. The wise, old chief dies without naming anyone to
succeed him. Tradition states that Galau, the eldest son, should be chief. However,
he is challenged by his ambitious brother, Umat. Umat leaves and gets the help of
enemy villagers. Meanwhile, Galau prepares his village for war. The bloody battle that
follows leaves many people dead. Flies swarm around the dead bodies.
Therefore, the noble Galau renames the village 'Dalat' (which means 'flies' in Melanau)
in memory of his brother, Umat, and his innocent people who died.
Peace and order is finally restored.
The story is set in a small town called Dalat on the Oya river located in the state of Sarawak.
The Melanau community that lives as an agrarian society workk on farms near a river.
The people are ruled by tradition and hold on to their traditional customs and values.
Synopsis
This story is about how a peaceful, Melanau coastal town is renamed after a bitter
fight between two brothers. The wise, old chief dies without naming anyone to
succeed him. Tradition states that Galau, the eldest son, should be chief. However,
he is challenged by his ambitious brother, Umat. Umat leaves and gets the help of
enemy villagers. Meanwhile, Galau prepares his village for war. The bloody battle that
follows leaves many people dead. Flies swarm around the dead bodies.
Therefore, the noble Galau renames the village 'Dalat' (which means 'flies' in Melanau)
in memory of his brother, Umat, and his innocent people who died.
Peace and order is finally restored.
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