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B3a + B3b, Bidayuh, 1972

 Item — Box: 9, cassette box: 14
Identifier: tr-23711

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

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

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