When guest arrive at Iban party they are greetd by the girls drawn up on the tanju in all their party linery and ready to press a welcoming drink of tuak on the guests.Sometimes it is very gauntlet which has to be run but by Iban Etiquette the guest may pass his drink back to the girl offering it,after he has taken at least a sip,and the girl must empty the glass herself.
Photo by Hedda Morrisson,Circa 1950's.
