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What is the primary reason indigenous groups like the Dayak are affected by deforestation?
What is the primary reason indigenous groups like the Dayak are affected by deforestation?
What significant impact does deforestation have on the cultural heritage of the Dayak people?
What significant impact does deforestation have on the cultural heritage of the Dayak people?
What does the Gawai Dayak festival primarily celebrate?
What does the Gawai Dayak festival primarily celebrate?
How does deforestation hinder the Dayak people's way of life?
How does deforestation hinder the Dayak people's way of life?
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Which of the following elements is included in the Gawai Dayak rituals?
Which of the following elements is included in the Gawai Dayak rituals?
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Study Notes
Deforestation and Indigenous Displacement
- Deforestation displaces indigenous groups like the Dayak.
- The Dayak people rely on rainforests for food, medicine, and cultural practices.
- The Dayak lose their ancestral lands, leading to a loss of cultural heritage and vital resources.
Cultural Impacts of Deforestation
- Gawai Dayak festival celebrates the end of the rice harvest and honours spirits and ancestors.
- The festival involves offerings from the forest.
- Deforestation hinders the Dayak's way of life and cultural heritage.
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Explore the devastating effects of deforestation on the Dayak indigenous community. This quiz delves into how the loss of ancestral lands impacts their cultural practices, resources, and festivals such as Gawai Dayak. Understand the intersection of environmental issues and cultural heritage.
