Melanau Kaul festival will only serve as a reminder of the Melanau Pagan ritual. Religion While originally animists, the majority of the Melanaus are now Muslim, although some of them, especially among the Melanau Mukah, and Dalat are Christian. Nonetheless, many still celebrate traditional rites such as the annual Kaul Festival. Despite their different beliefs and religions, the Melanaus, like other East Malaysians (Sabah and Sarawak) are very tolerant of each other and are proud of their tolerance. One can still come across a Melanau family with different children in the family embracing Christianity and Islam while their parents still have strong animist beliefs. Food The Melanaus have unique food such as jungle ferns, umai, fresh fish products, and siet, (edible sago palm weevil larva). There is a variety of sago-based dishes such as the , sago balls, and the famous tebaloi'', also known as sago and coconut biscuits. Melanau calendar The Melanau have their own calendar which begins in March. The New Year is celebrated during the Kaul Festival. Notable Melanau people References External links Ethnic groups in Sarawak Austronesian peoples