via Antara, 04 June 2024: The “Long Ears Through the Lens” exhibition in the Netherlands showcased the Dayak long-ear tradition, featuring cultural performances, a short film, and dialogues on identity. The event, attended by around 19,000 visitors, aimed to preserve and promote the Dayak heritage among the Dutch community and Indonesian diaspora.
Dayak woman with traditionally elongated earlobes, Yeq Lawing, became a center of attention at the “Long Ears Through the Lens” exhibition in the Netherlands.
In a statement on Tuesday, the chairperson of the cultural exhibition’s committee, Yani Saloh, said that the event aimed to showcase the Dayak long-ear tradition.
The ethno-photography exhibition by Ati Bachtiar, which was held on May 31–June 10, featured a cultural performance, a short film screening, and cultural and identity dialogue.
Source: Dayak long-ear tradition exhibited in Netherlands – ANTARA News
