World Indigenous Day Celebration
By Puah Sze Ning
November 2012 PHOTO ESSAY
In the shadow of other well-known Malaysian celebrations such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Deepavali and Chinese New Year, the original peoples of Malaysia celebrate the World Indigenous Day Celebrations. Held on August 9 every year since it was first proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994, this year's national celebration was held in Miri, Sarawak in a three-day event organised by the Indigenous Peoples Network of Malaysia (JOAS). Activities such as workshops, a youth jamboree and a dialogue...
Puah Sze Ning
has been working with Indigenous communities in
Malaysia for over 15 years, assisting in advocacy training, documentation and welfare aid. She is also an accomplished photographer.
