Celebrating their way of life

5 Nor Hisham (left) feeding a Mah Meri girl during a demonstration of the tribe’s wedding ceremony.6 Young Mah Meri girls from Carey Island dressed in traditional outfits.7 A Mah Meri child in traditional ‘teghap’, which is clothing made out of tree bark and a jungle backpack, a basket with shoulder straps.8 Samri showing off his craft at the Mah Meri booth.— Photos: SAM THAM and VINCENT TAN/The Star

URBANITES got a chance to learn more about orang asli cultural traditions and practices at an event organised by the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ).

The second Orang Asli Carnival and Fair saw orang asli communities such as the Mah Meri from Carey Island as well as Temuan villagers from Bukit Lanjan, Dengkil and as far as Hulu Selangor giving visitors a glimpse into their lifestyle.