31/01/2020
Alena Murang (b.1989) keeps the Kelabit culture alive. Born and bred in Borneo, Alena’s practice aims to story-tell about the dying indigenous tribes of Sarawak through music, art, and dance. She hopes to instil positivity and awareness towards indigenous communities- particularly the Orang ulu, Kenyah, Kelabit and Penan tribes.⠀⠀
She has travelled the world playing and promoting the sape, a traditional lute instrument. Alena is one of the few female sape players practicing this dying craft. ⠀
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