There are so many issues and stories about the Commander / Pangkalima Burung for The Dayak especially Dayak Ngaju, but there is one version which I think is very fitting to describe what and who it is Penglima Bird. He is a figure that illustrates the Dayak people in general. Pangkalima Burung is the symbol of the Dayaks. Whether it's nature, its practices, and everything about him.then how is a Commander of the bird was, how he can represent the Dayak? In addition to powerful and invulnerable, Pangkalima Burung also is the figure as a cool, calm, patient, and do not like making trouble. This corresponds to the typical Dayak people are also friendly and patient, sometimes even shy. Quite hard to persuade rural Dayak people to want to be photographed, sometimes have to present the benefits of clove cigarettes.And the reality on the ground breaking all the stereotypes of the Dayak as a cruel, vicious, and violent. In public life, the Dayaks can be spelled quite shy, still receive the newcomers with a good, and always maintain the integrity of the cultural heritage of both religion and ritual. As Pangkalima Burung be patient and remain calm which inhabit inland Dayak community too much to give in when loggers and gold miners into their territory. Although still firmly holds the teachings of the ancestors, the conflict never existed when there are members of the society are turning to these religions brought by the settlers. Boisterous no tension in the room turned into a sphere - which by the Dayak Ngaju called Danum Kaharingan yet.Simplicity was identical with the figure of Pangkalima Burung. Although the figure is celebrated, he does not reside in a luxurious palace or building. He was hiding and meditated in the mountains and merge with nature. Inland Dayak community has never concerned with the nominal value of money. Newcomers can easily berbarter goods such as coffee, salt, or cigarettes with them.Pangkalima Burung told rarely shows itself, because it is not like the show of strength. Likewise Dayaks, who are not haphazardly into the city with a saber, chopsticks, or arrows. These weapons are generally used for hunting in the woods, and the saber was not removed from kumpang (sarong) if no subject is important or urgent.So where is the culture of violence and fury of the Dayaks who was widely discussed, and feared it? There was one case Pangkalima Burung down the mountain, that is when after continuous patient and his patience was exhausted. Pangkalima Burung was a very patient person, but if the limit of patience had crossed the line, the case will be different. He will turn into a pemurka. It's really a perfect depiction of the Dayak people are friendly, shy, and patient, but will turn very vicious and cruel if it is his patience has run out.Pangkalima Burung of wrath will soon go down the mountain and gather his forces. Ritual - which in the West Kalimankan called Red Bowl - made to collect from Kalimantan Dayak warriors. War dances replication, saber firmly attached at the waist. Those who had been the people who are very good will look hideous. The smile on her face disappeared, replaced by malignant eyes like hypnotized. They are ready for war, mengayau - cut off and bring the enemy's head. This is what happened in the town of Sampit a few years ago, when beheadings occur almost everywhere in every corner of the city.Though cruel and ferocious in anger, as well as Pangkalima Burung Dayak people still hold fast to the norms and rules which they believe. Among others, it does not pollute the sanctity of places of worship - any religion - by destroying it or killing in it. Because violence in the Dayak placed as the last option, when patience has run out and the way of peace can no longer be reached, it is in their viewpoint. Murder, and activity mengayau, in their little hearts could not be done, but because it pushed to the last option and to change what they think is wrong, it had to be done. This is the actual culture of violence is to be feared.Mystery is very identical to the Dayaks. Fierce and cruel stereotypes still attached. It's not all good, because there are many shortcomings and mistakes. What's more violence, whatever the form and reason - whether it's revenge, economic, social inequality, and others - still can not be justified. Eye for an eye will only lead to blindness for all. Apart from all kinds of legends and myths, or whether the real figure, the Pangkalima Burung for me is the figure of a true symbol of the Dayaks.
Note: this article was re-released from GunawanRudy.Com - Commander Bird
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