Unique and eye-catching items were on display yesterday by various members of the Belait community at the Junjung Ziarah held at the Padang Bandaran Kuala Belait.

One of the booths, manned by representatives of the numerous mukim's of Ulu Belait, saw the display of a Topi Lalanjang.

Siah Omping, 54, a resident of the Apak-Apak Bangkong Longhouse of Mukim Sukang said the hat is made of bamboo.

"It is usually worn by men during festivities such as Hari Gawai during the Tarian Ngajat, a traditional dance originating from the Iban race," added Siah, while she informed that nowadays they make it for souvenirs and is usually bought by tourists.

At another booth, representatives of Mukim Bukit Sawat displayed musical instruments which are made of wood.

Dayang Hajah Norhidayatul Asmah binti Abdullah, 57, explained that one of the instruments is called Lungga and was made of a light wooden material called Sadaman.

"Legend has it that when it was made because during the olden times, we couldn't afford brass to make musical instruments such as the gulintangan," stated Dayang Norhidayatul. She stated that it is usually played with another wooden instrument called Tangkrong, which is made from bamboo.

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