{"id":128,"date":"2024-11-30T22:49:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-30T14:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/?p=128"},"modified":"2024-11-30T23:17:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T15:17:34","slug":"usungan-usunan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/usungan-usunan\/","title":{"rendered":"Usungan \/ Usunan: Palanquin of Bajau and Iranun People"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Usunan<\/em> (in Iranun language) or <em>Usungan<\/em> (in Bajau Sama language), refers to a boat-shaped and palanquin-like structure traditionally used to carry nobles or prominent individuals. It is accompanied by an entourage as a symbol of respect and celebration. This cultural artefact holds a special place in the traditions of the Bajau Sama and Iranun communities in Sabah, Malaysia, particularly during grand events like weddings, where it becomes an integral part of the ceremonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a04c5737ae29&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a04c5737ae29\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_3-1280x640.jpg\" alt=\"Left: Bajau Sama. Right: Iranun\" class=\"wp-image-14886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_3-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_3-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_3-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_3-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Left: Bajau Sama. Right: Iranun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historical Significance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Usungan \/ Usunan has historically been used in farewell ceremonies for leaders and warriors embarking on significant missions. Such use dates back to the 1700s, during the reign of Raja Ismail in the Tempasuk area of Borneo. Historical accounts describe its use in significant events, such as in May 1787, when Raja Ismail and his three sons\u2014Raja Tabuk, Raja Alam, and Raja Muda Umak\u2014used Usungan \/ Usunan during a ceremonial procession. This event marked their departure to aid Sultan Mahmud II in a campaign against the Dutch in Tanjung Pinang, Riau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a04c5737b584&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a04c5737b584\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_1-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Usungan of Bajau Sama\" class=\"wp-image-14887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_1-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Usungan of Bajau Sama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon their victorious return, the people of Tempasuk honoured them with a ceremonial Usungan \/ Usunan procession, showcasing its importance as a symbol of respect and triumph. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modern Usage and Decorative Innovations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Usungan \/ Usunan has evolved with modern adaptations. Its design varies, adorned with intricate decorations suitable for occasions such as weddings, circumcision ceremonies, and welcoming or sending off dignitaries. Among the Iranun people, Usungan \/ Usunan carries unique significance. In addition to its ceremonial uses, it serves as a funeral bier for the last rites of noble figures such as Datus or Syarifs, conducted with full traditional honours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a04c5737bbc1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a04c5737bbc1\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_2-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Usunan of Iranun\" class=\"wp-image-14885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_2-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_2-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Usunan of Iranun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Usungan \/ Usunan in Wedding Traditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Bajau and Iranun weddings, Usungan \/ Usunan takes centre stage. It forms part of the Adat Kedatuan, a traditional custom that underscores the grandeur of the groom&#8217;s procession to the bride\u2019s home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a04c5737c1a0&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a04c5737c1a0\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_5-1280x640.jpg\" alt=\"Usungan in different angles\" class=\"wp-image-14888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_5-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_5-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_5-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_5-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_5-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Usungan in different angles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The groom is seated in the Usungan \/ Usunan, shaded by an umbrella to protect him from the sun, and paraded on horseback by relatives and close family members. Flags, known as Sambulayang, are flown during this lively procession. The entourage carries gifts, or Damak, as a gesture of goodwill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a04c5737c709&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a04c5737c709\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_4-1280x640.jpg\" alt=\"Usunan in different angles\" class=\"wp-image-14884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_4-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_4-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_4-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_4-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241130_4-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Usunan in different angles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon reaching the bride\u2019s home, a unique ritual unfolds. To symbolise the groom\u2019s elevated status and protect him from touching the ground, his family members lift him until he reaches the wedding dais. The procession is heralded by shots fired into the air, signalling their approach, which are answered by shot from the bride\u2019s family, signifying their readiness to welcome the groom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Usungan \/ Usunan: A Living Heritage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Usungan \/ Usunan continues to embody the rich cultural heritage of the Iranun and Bajau communities. It reflects their values of respect, unity, and celebration, preserved through generations. 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