FUNCTION OF RUMAH PANJANG

          In general, the length of the house used to shelter some families. However, the long house was not only used as a residence only. Longhouse built high because it serves to avoid the wild animal attacks. High longhouse also contribute to maintaining the safety of the family from the attacks of other tribes in the Dayak community. The long house is also often used for community activities such as meetings or gatherings. Not only the public meetings, the long house also used for religious ceremonies or rites that exist in the Dayak community .Hence, the long house not only private property but also belong to the Dayak community