02 Indigenous and local knowledge, sea people, and ecosystem assessment

Indigenous and local knowledge is a collection of knowledge that have been accumulated and passed on for a long time.  It is the knowledge that comes from observation and hands-on activities in daily practices.   This knowledge enables Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities to observe the state of flora and fauna that have changed, and provides important information that will help in assessing the status of the ecosystem and biodiversity of the marine and coastal areas.

03 Indigenous and local knowledge, traditions and rituals

Chao Lay represents indigenous community that lives in and depends on nature, therefore, their language, culture, customs and rituals have been cultivated and thus reflects great familiarly and close ties with the sea and coastal land.   Amidst environmental changes and external economic pressures, Chao Lay have to adapt and this often means losing marine livelihoods, traditions and rituals.  This video shows how the tradition of Overnight on the seashore has been transformed, and how the Urak Lawoi are struggling to keep it.

04 To "read" the sea and "see" the sea creatures

For the Chao Lay or sea people, coastal areas and islands are homes and places of livelihoods. The Chao Lay “read” the sea and learn about the lives and movements of sea creatures.  This video will take us to see their way of fisheries that reflect how they read and view the sea.