Food/dishes
What is the main type of food eaten by the Bajau
What is seafood?
What type of marriage is traditionally common among the Bajau
Arranged marriage
What is central to Bajau life and identity
What is the sea
Name the head iece worn by Bajau men
Tanjak
In Bajau culture, How long after a baby is born are the introduced to the ocean
A few days
Name one common way Bajau people cook fish
What is grilling(smoking)
Who is usually involved in planning Bajau weddings
Families and community
What religion do many Bajau people follow
What is Islam
At weddings what is the headpiece with attached jewelry worn by women
Sarempak
When Bajau girls hit puberty they help with household chores and fishing
Who is usually considered the best at cooking traditional meals?
Who are elders (especially older women)
Why are blessings important in Bajau marriages
to ensure safety especially at sea
Why might Bajau people perform blessings or rituals
To seek protection at sea
What is the traditional headpiece women wear (this was said under the Arts section)
Tudung
How long does the wedding ceremony last
What is Pinjaram
UFO pancakes (what we ate today)
What does marriage often strengthen beside the couple‘s relationship
Family ties
What value is shown by sharing food and helping others
What is strong community (cooperation)
What do Bajau people often trade with neighbouring islands to make their connection stronger
Beads
What does this symbolize: After the wedding is complete the bride and groom will be pushed out onto the sea
Reliance on the ocean
Why do Bajau people preserve food by smoking or drying it
To make it last longer for travel at sea
What is often included in Bajau wedding celebration in terms of entertainment and where?
What is Music, singing, dancing. Silt houses (boats)
What belief connects Bajau people to nature
What is respect for the ocean and natural environment
In Bajau culture having more beads in your clothing often indicates what
Wealth
Why are the dead in Bajau culture buried on the land instead of at sea
Because they are Muslim and follow Islamic traditions