B3a + B3b, Bidayuh, 1972
Scope and Contents
"B3a and B3b—Prior to 1971, collected by Nyandoh anak Kadir in festival performances, 1st (now Samarahan) Division.
B3a
Welcoming Back the Souls of the Padi Field (to Longhouse from Junction of Track) (gongs and drums)
Celebration and Prayer at Landing Stage (contd.)
Blessing and Final Prayer of Padi Festival (gongs and drums)
Bilanggi (gongs for Eagle dance)
Going Out to Call for Spirits of Padi (shells and gongs)
B3b
Taing: Blessing of New Longhouse at Lobang Batu Kerua
Dancing Around Minyangkad Tree in Jungle Before It Is Cut Down (gongs, drums, flutes)
Back at Longhouse When Two Pigs Are Slaughtered at Base of Minyangkad Tree (Red Hat Ceremony) (dancing, gongs, drums)
Flute Played at Ears of Initiated Women to Awaken Those Who Have Fainted
Blessing of Padi Seeds at Padi-Store Festival
Feeding Ceremonial Pig Before Slaughter
Cure for a Cough"
Dates
- 1972
Creator
- From the Collection: Rubenstein, Carol, 1934-2025 (Person)
Language of Materials
The primary language of this collection is English, with the unique languages of various Dayak ethnic groups represented in series I, II, and V.
Extent
12 audiocassettes.
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
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