#KantaPeninsular [1] A-moi is auntie in Jakun Native language, she's the craftswomen, making traditional wear from tree bark for the ceremonies. But what's amazing is she is from the Tok Bomoh family, [4 & 5] which means she also leads traditional spiritual rituals. [2] Making exposures during the day are real tricky, especially since I don't have a shutter mechanism, and only use the lens cover as my shutter. [3] She laughs as she gets her portrait, "look like an Auntie" she said. [6] At Kuala Keramat, a spiritually important place for rituals, initiation and prayers by the Rompin river. [7] Tok Batin (Village Head) from a neighbouring village joins in the initiation of the cultural site. [8] Cutting Betel Nut, chewed with Kapur (chalk) and Daun Sirih (Sirih leaf), this is like many native practices throughout the region, although here in Malaysia, the nut is consumed when it is fully matured and dried. [9] Cultural night festivities brings out almost the entire village. [10] Bedul's father, still fit in his 80s, gets his portrait done, my third attempt during the day, a success #KantaPortraits #BeyondBorders #EdgesofMalaysia
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| [1] A-moi |
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| [2 A-moi |
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| [3] "look like an Auntie" she said |
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| [4] traditional spiritual rituals |
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| [5] traditional spiritual rituals |
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| [6] Kuala Keramat |
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| [7] Tok Batin |
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| [8] Cutting Betel Nut |
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| [9] Cultural night festivities |
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| [10] Bedul's father |
