Iban values, beliefs and rituals
The Iban traditionally lived in a forested world replete with beasts, myriad insects and thousands of other living organisms. By sharing this dynamic environment, the Iban have interpreted their existence as a state of continuous balance with other beings, whether natural or supernatural. This forms the basis of their philosophy: all objects have souls. However, many of the traditional beliefs and customs associated with longhouse living and rice cultivation have been affected by modernization as well as changing religious and social influences.
- Information in the full article includes
- Social values
- Soul and beliefs
- Customs and adat
