Dr Kaleena standing proud with her parents, Michael and Supang. Photo: Happy Goat Photography
Sarawakian consultant ophthalmologist and vitreo-retinal surgeon Dr Kaleena Bulan Michael has been based in Scotland for 19 years. Yet, it's clear that she is very proud of her Orang Ulu roots.
The Limbang-born doctor wore the traditional Orang Ulu tapong se’ headpiece and tebilang bute-y (beaded sash) over a Ted Baker dress during her PhD graduation ceremony at the University of Glasgow two weeks ago.
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Proud to be an Orang Ulu
Dr Kaleena standing proud with her parents, Michael and Supang. Photo: Happy Goat Photography
Dr Kaleena (centre) also wore the tapong laka’ anyam, a handmade rattan band, for her convocation from the University of Dundee in 2018.
— DR KALEENA BULAN MICHAEL
Coincidentally, Dr Kaleena's Ted Baker summer dress matched the colours of her headgear and sash.
- DR KALEENA BULAN MICHAEL
Dr Kaleena's husband Donald and their son Dylan also wore Orang Ulu accessories for her graduation ceremony. Photo: Happy Goat Photography
-HAPPY GOAT PHOTOGRAPHY
Dr Kaleena with her parents, Michael and Supang during her recent graduation ceremony. Photos: Dr Kaleena Bulan Michael
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