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BESAMPI

The custom tradition of Besampi intended to summon the spirits of the ancestors in order to participate in harvest celebration in Meliau Long House. By using a chicken that circle around over the heads of the guests who attended the ceremonial as a prayer for safety.

 

Tradisi Besampi ditujukan untuk memanggil roh-roh para leluhur agar ikut serta dalam pesta gawai padi di Rumah Betang Meliau. Menggunakan ayam yang diputarkan di atas kepala para tetamu yang hadir sebagai doa untuk keselamatan.

 

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Uploaded on June 20, 2011
Taken on June 9, 2010