A struggle to keep the Dayak flame alive in Borneo

A struggle to keep the Dayak flame alive in Borneo

by IEF-admin | May 12, 2025 | Impact stories

Reposting an article published by our Kalimantan partner, Ranu Welum: Fire is a key element of Dayak culture. Can it survive an Indonesian ban? As the Indigenous Dayak peoples of Borneo, storytelling is a core pillar of our way of life. Ibu Mardiana is a village elder...

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