Sarawak’s ‘Ring Lady’ vows to keep tradition alive


The proud face of heritage: Tawud, a mother of 12, says she understands if today’s generation of Bidayuh women choose not to continue the tradition due to the constraints of modern life. — Bernama

PADAWAN: “I will continue the tradition of my ancestors by wearing brass rings on my forearms (rayung) and calves (rasung) till the day I die,” said Tawud Luhan.

Tawud, 75, is believed to be one of three Bidayuh women who continue the “paad padi” (bringing home padi from the fields) tradition of wearing the rayung and rasung, that weigh a total of up to three kilogrammes.

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