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In Dayak Iban system of belief there is no Aki Andan but only the legendary Ini Andan. Aki Andan is deliberately used here merely to denote a male counterpart and not in any way to be construed as her spouse as there being none. Ini Andan occupies a very special social and spiritual station. She is also in possession of many special skills, which among others, the ability to foretell with accuracy what is to come in the near future and also often the saviour of the wounded and downtrodden. Not specifically endowed with such skills or abilities, hence her modern male counterpart has to use the 'teropong' to look into the distant future.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Happy and prosperous Chinese New Year of the Golden Ox

To all our Chinese relatives, friends, neighbours and all Chinese in Malaysia: I like to take this opportunity to to wish you all a very happy Chinese New Year of the Golden Ox.

May you all celebrate the new year in atmosphere of peace and harmony. Insofar as diversity of cultures and beliefs are concerned, Malaysia is a place like no other. The blend of ethnic felicity is our pride. Unfortunately many a time it has been threatened by deliberate extremism by desperate politicians. But the saddest part is that, those destructive hands belonged to those on the corridor of power, who also preach moderation at other times.

With the coming of this CNY it is our fervent hope that this brand of politicians shall come to their senses and cease doing anything adverse to the interest of the country and people.

Qong Xi Fa Cai.

1 comments:

Apai Semalau said...

By wishing our chinese friends a happy tahun baru, I am glad to note that you are one of the few dayak bloggers who see and recognise Sarawak as multi cultural. With due respect "Broken Shield" lacks such maturity. Goes to show you just can't teach old dogs new tricks. Sarawakians should work as one regardless of race in order to benefit Sarawakians.