If you’re looking for a new creative pursuit to embark on, why not be a Sape’ star?
Originated from Borneo and played by the Orang Ulu and Dayak community, primarily the Kenyah and Kayan tribes, the Sape’ is a traditional stringed instrument once used for healing rites and celebrations. Today, it’s being picked up by generations in Malaysia and beyond for its rich and enchanting tones. Plus, it’s a beautiful instrument that is relatively easy to pick up.
Leave it to the master to make it for you. Each Sape’ is individually hand-made, so you’ll definitely have a one-of-a-kind instrument made by the one and only Mathew Ngau Jau, Malaysia’s master Sape’ player and Living National Heritage. Enjoy this YSDAF x Mathew Ngau Jau Sape’ Promotion for a limited time only. Buy yours now!
All purchased Sape’s are to be self-collected at The Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival at klpac, between 11AM – 8PM, on 18 & 19 August 2018.
YSDAF EXCLUSIVE PROMO
As a big thank you for helping to preserve the art of Sape’, Malaysia’s National Heritage, each Sape’ purchase will come with an exclusive A-4 sized tree bark painting, made especially by Mathew himself. Every unique tree bark painting costs RM150, but this time, we will be giving it to you for free with every Sape’ purchase you make. Hurry, this offer ends 20th July 2018, so make your super Sape’ purchase now.
Meet the Maker
Mathew Ngau Jau, is a 66 year old Kenyah Ngorek, a Bornean indigenous ethnic group from Long Semiyang in Sarawak, Malaysia. He is a professional Sape’ performer, maker and teacher and is one of the few community-recognised authority on the instrument. To his community, he’s endearingly known as “the Keeper of the Kenyah Ngorek Songs”.
Mathew is managed by The Tuyang Initiative, a social enterprise whose focus is in the economic and skill uplifting of Dayak (Bornean indigenous) communities. They work on inclusive and innovative indigenous cultural-related products & services.
To find out the latest information on performances, lessons or talks, please follow Mathew’s Facebook page.
FAQ
What is a Sape’?
The Sape’ is a long lute-like stringed instrument made from a single bole of wood. It is hollowed out and decorated with elaborate traditional cultural motifs. Originally a two-stringed instrument, it was used for healing rites and celebrations. Today, it is celebrated for its enchanting sounds and melodies, embodying the universal spirit of nature and humanity.
How can I buy Mathew’s handcrafted Sape’?
Easy! Just head over to Mathew’s online store to purchase your very own Sape’.
While you are required to fill in a billing address, each purchased Sape’ must be self-collected from klpac on 18 – 19 August 2018.
With every Sape’ purchased, you will also receive an exclusively handcrafted tree bark painting by Mathew himself. This promotion ends on 20 July 2018.
How and where do I collect my purchased Sape’?
A self-collection counter under the Tuyang Initiative will be set up at The Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival at klpac, between 11AM – 8PM, on 18 – 19 August 2018.
To collect your Sape’, simply show your receipt of purchase as communicated to and sent over to you by our team.
How long is the Sape’ selling for?
You can purchase Mathew’s handcrafted sape’ from now till 20 July 2018.