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Bobohizan
A ''Bobohizan'' ( Tangaa' Kadazan term) or ''Bobolian'' ( Bundu Liwan Dusun term) is a high priestess, a ritual specialist and a spirit medium in the pagan rites of the Kadazan-Dusun in Sabah, Malaysia. The head of ''bobohizan'' or ''bobolian'', is also the chief preserver of Momolianism, i.e. the philosophy and way of life of the Kadazan-Dusun people. One of the primary roles of a ''bobohizan'' is to appease the rice spirit ''Bambaazon'' (referred to as ''Bambarayon'' in different districts of Sabah) during harvest festival of ''Kaamatan''. During the event, she will lead a procession of people from her village through the paddy field under the full moon, to give thanks and to seek a bountiful harvest for the rice-cultivating Kadazan-Dusun people. A ''Bobohizan'' also plays a role as a mediator between the spirits and the people. One of the commonest duties of a ''Bobohizan'' is to heal and cure illnesses with herbal remedies and rites. Etymology Based on different Kad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Kadazan People
The Kadazan are an ethnic group Indigenous peoples, indigenous to the state of Sabah in Malaysia. They are found mainly in Penampang and Papar, Malaysia, Papar on the west coast of Sabah, the surrounding areas, and various locations in the interior. As a result of integration in culture and language, as well as for political initiatives, the new term "Kadazan-Dusun" was created to combine Kadazan and Dusun people, Dusun as one group. Together, they are the largest ethnic group in Sabah. The Kadazan-Dusun have been recognised as an indigenous nation of Borneo with documented heritage by the UNESCO, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) since 2004. Origins of the term "Kadazan" An extensive research was carried out bGundohing Richard Francis Tunggoloutitled "The Origins and Meanings of the Terms 'Kadazan' and 'Dusun'". The article explains on the origins of the Kadazan term in detail. It is believed that there is evidence to suggest that the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
