Explanation about the dance: With a basket in place on the back, and a machete/sword in hand, the dancer goes "hunting" around the tree. When he finds a special treat that he likes, he "wacks" it off with his machete and goes on to find the next one. Craig and I have had a couple of opportunities to do this dance. So, hopefully, we will get better at it. Just remember that the ancestors of these Dayak people were the former HEAD HUNTERS of Borneo.
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
The ULTIMATE exotic dancer!
Explanation about the dance: With a basket in place on the back, and a machete/sword in hand, the dancer goes "hunting" around the tree. When he finds a special treat that he likes, he "wacks" it off with his machete and goes on to find the next one. Craig and I have had a couple of opportunities to do this dance. So, hopefully, we will get better at it. Just remember that the ancestors of these Dayak people were the former HEAD HUNTERS of Borneo.
Humanitarian Health Clinics in Sarawak - Sept. 17-24
View from my seat! |
We were heading to five remote villages in Sarawak to conduct health screenings/clinics with the Seventh-day Adventist heath care team, consisting of 8 doctors, 14 nurses, 8 non-medical volunteers (including the two of us), and 7 pastors.
First stop- Rumah Dauh, Selanggau |
Medical team at work. |
Health clinic in Community Center, Belingan |
Dental work in a lawn chair, using Craig's head lamp |
Elder Wilson checking height & weight.
The picture at the right is a member of the LDS Church, Mukah Branch that we met at the clinic. He was baptized only four years ago and has been to the Manilla Temple twice with his family. His name was Brother Bangit.
This picture to the right shows the Karada Scan machine purchased by LDS Charities. It calculated the BMI, body weight and percentage of fat. Then it also calculate an individual's "age" based on the factors measured. Note: Heavier people (with higher body fat percentage) usually were calculated "older" than their actual age.
Long House Clinic at Stulan. Estimated long houses down the hall, estimated around 80!
Dr. consultations |
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