Ba'kelalan The "Wind Peak" With Untold Secrets

BA'KELALAN -- The 45 minute flight from the Miri Tourism City to Ba'Kelalan in a Twin Otter aircraft provided a mesmerizing view of the green terrain below.

Passengers were spellbound by the view of the Mulu National Park, Gunung Murud (Sarawak's highest peak at 2,438 meters from sea level) and the unique twin peaks of Batu Lawi that stand at 2,046 meters.

The arrival of visitors from outside to the Lun Bawang people's heartland was greeted by the enticing melody of the bamboo flute known as "ngapu", played by a group of women in their traditional attire.

The Lun Bawang people are a sub-ethnic group of the Orang Ulu in northern Sarawak.

The time was 9 am and visitors under the invitation of Tourism Malaysia, Sarawak Tourism Board and the members of the local and foreign media received a traditional welcoming ceremony amidst the cool breeze and the bright sky.

Though initially the Lun Bawang people looked shy, their broad smile and hospitality captivated their guests.

The name Ba'Kelalan originates from the word "Ba" meaning paddy while Kelalan is the name of a river where several Lun Bawang community villages are located - Buduk Nur, Long Langai, Long Lemumut, Long Ritan, Long Rusu, Pa Tawing, Buduk Bui, Buduk Aru and Long Rangat.

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