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VENUE
The 2nd Borneo International Tattoo
Convention 2007
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Bukit Aup Jubilee Park
Taman Jubilee Bukit Aup is about 15-20
minutes drive from Sibu town. Its nationally acclaimed park carved out
of mining pool has own awards after awards at the national level. It
features an Iban burial ground, recreational facilities and suspension
bridge and is among the favourite spots for locals to unwind. In its
vicinity are also a few Iban longhouses where inhabitants happily
welcome you to sample their way of life in a natural setting.
Bukit Aup considered a sacred place by
the indigenous people of Borneo especially among the Dayaks. According
to them, their ancestor descended from Bukit Aup and this would also
be the place where they will do in their after life.
Naga Bari, a beautiful Iban Princess,
was once regarded as the guardian of Bukit Aup. Her beauty enchanted
the local folks. At the mid slope of Bukit Aup was once a stream that
flowed into a scared pool, still remains to this day. If you are
lucky, you may see Naga Bari bathing in the pool in the early morning.
This Naga Bari pool is believed to help any couple wishing to conceive
(bear a child).
There were once six tombs at the top of
Bukit Aup. The tombs were believe to belong to some Iban warriors.
Those warriors, together with Naga Bari, had been removed to a nearby
longhouse during the development of Jubilee Park.
Bukit Aup is associated with good
spirit. Some Iban will come here and perform some rituals during the
harvest festival. They perform the thanks-giving ritual of "miring"
with offerings being made to Naga Bari. Bukit Aup is widely
recognized all over Borneo for its mystical power for good fortune and
health. Blessed are those who set foot in Bukit Aup.
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