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A Bundle of Joy CHAPTER 5

Link
To find out more on the Iban's naming ceremony, check
out the video below:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjpDefrMHgc

Upon arrival at the river,
the village elder recites a
prayer and uses his nyabor
sword to make ‘cuts’ in the
water before the child is
slipped into the river for the
ceremonial bath.

Thus, begins a new
life blessed with good health
and longevity.

Adapted from:
Iban Cultural Heritage
by Gregory Nyanggau Mawar
https://gnmawar.wordpress.com/
adat-iban/the-early-iban-way-of-life/

2. Tick (✓) the correct statements.
a. The Ibans are extremely concerned that a child’s name must be
carefully selected.
b. The naming ceremony is to bring good health and prosperity to the child.

c. The parents lead the child to the river for the ceremonial bath.
d. The noises made by the birds during the ceremonial bath is a good sign.

e. The elder makes 'cuts' in the water before the child is given a
ceremonial bath.

3. Match the main idea to the correct paragraph.

Paragraph 1 The casting away of bad omens

Paragraph 2 The conclusion

Paragraph 3 The ceremonial bath in the river

Paragraph 4 Introduction to the child naming ceremony
Paragraph 5 The process of selecting names

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