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A memorial and gallery are proposed in Kampung Mentu Tapu, Serian, to honor the late Professor William Geddes, a New Zealand academic who documented Bidayuh life in the 1950s. Geddes' book "Nine Dayak Nights," based on his time living in the village, is a key reference on Bidayuh culture. Serian District Council and Kedup assemblyman Datuk Martin Ben are considering the initiative to recognize Geddes' contributions. Villagers fondly remember Geddes, who even helped build a village hall during a later visit.
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