It is a loose term for over 200 riverine and hill-dwelling ethnic groups, located principally in the central and southern interior of Borneo, each with its own dialect, customs, laws, territory, and culture, although common distinguishing traits are readily identifiable.

Dayak, the non-Muslim indigenous peoples of the island of Borneo, most of whom traditionally lived along the banks of the larger rivers. Their languages all belong to the Indonesian branch of the Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian) language family.

2025年1月31日 · The Dayak people aren't from anywhere else; they are the original stewards and heirs of the island of Borneo. They carry weapons wherever they go, a testament to their readiness and agility, much like how modern humans carry gadgets everywhere today.

2025年2月25日 · The Dayak people are not a monolithic entity but a diverse and complex mosaic of cultures, languages, and traditions that have evolved over centuries. Their identity is shaped by their deep connection to the land, their spiritual beliefs, and their intricate social structures, which vary from one sub-group to another.

2017年11月28日 · Meet Borneo’s Dayak tribespeople – the indigenous nomadic farmers of Sarawak, Brunei and Indonesia’s Kalimantan. If you think of ‘Dayaks’, you might just picture a headhunter – and you’re not entirely wrong.

2024年9月16日 · As the traditional guardians of Kalimantan's lush rainforests, the Dayak people hold the knowledge, customs, and stories of one of the world’s most ecologically significant regions. The term "Dayak" does not refer to a single group, but rather encompasses a wide range of indigenous tribes that inhabit the interior regions of Borneo.

2025年3月7日 · SANGGAU - dayaktoday.com: The Dayak people are the indigenous inhabitants of Borneo, first referred to by colonial official Hogendorph in 1757. This vibrant community has a rich cultural heritage, comprising seven major groups.

The term ' Dayak ' is a collective appellation used to describe a wide range of Borneo's indigenous or ‘upstream’ peoples. Distinct from this group were the Islamic inhabitants of former coastal sultanates such as Sambas, Kutai, and Banjarmasin.

The Dayak are the native ethnic group of Borneo. There is no Dayak culture, because the word is used for many different groups of people. Dayak live on the island of Borneo, that is either in Brunei, Indonesia or Malaysia. Originally, the Dayak had their own religions, which were a mix of animism and shamanism.

The Dayak Kenyah people live in the lungs of the world. Deep inside the lush rainforests of East Kalimantan, Indonesia, on the island of Borneo, they have coexisted in harmony with their forbidden forests (Tana Olen) for thousands of years.