Brunei Darussalam: Washing of Feet Ceremony The Royal Wedding Ceremony in Brunei Darussalam is a stately water procession for the royal couple on a gegandong (royal barge decorated with royal regalia), following the Bersanding Diraja Ceremony (sitting-in-state). The procession takes place along the Brunei River through the water villages accompanied by the musical ensemble, royal musical instruments playing royal songs.
Cambodia: Reversal of the River Cambodia's Tonlé Sap is a marvelous topographic feature of the land that encompasses both a lake (‘the Great Lake') and a river system. The largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia during the monsoon season, it is also a designated UNESCO biosphere reserve. The Tonlé Sap connects to the Mekong River (one of the world's major rivers running at 4,350 kilometres long) and responds to the Mekong's swelling and contraction of water levels.
Indonesia: Legend of the Sea Worms Variations of the Sea Worms Festival is carried out in different parts of Indonesia including Sumba, Savu and Lombok. In Sumba, collecting the multi-colored sea worm is part of the larger Pasola Festival (colourful war ritual celebration) that is timed to coincide with appearance of the worms. Lombok's Bau Nyale Putri Mandalika Festival or Sea Worms Festival takes place on the 10th month of the Sasak Calendar (usually in February or March) on Kuta Beach and enjoins nature's cycles with folklore and contemporary socialising.
Lao PDR: Boun Pi Mai: Legend of the Washing of the Head The water-pouring rituals of Boun Pi Mai celebrations are said to derive from the legend Nang Sangkaan, in which the deity-king Kabinlaphom posed a riddle challenge, offering his own head as the trophy. The wise and blessed Thammapaala solved the riddle and the king made good his promise.
Malaysia: Lepa Lepa in Semporna The lepa (which means ‘boat' in the dialect of the Bajau community of Semporna) is a single-mast vessel, commonly made from red seraya wood or ubar suluk. The lepa is believed to have its origins in the coastal communities of Semporna. The competition for most beautiful or outstanding lepa is a criteria that includes assessing the lepa's decoration (with sails, banners and flags), its structure and the performances staged.
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