Kadazandusuns and Paddy
The Paddy Life Stations
Padi is special to the as the main source of food. During Harvest Festival the Kadazandusuns paid homage to the spirit of padi (Bambaazon / Bambarayon), through a ritual called “Magavau”. The following provides brief introduction to the life stations of paddy.
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1.0 Poimpon (Safekeeping) |
2.0 Momosik (To awaken) |
3.0 Polintuhun (To bring down) |
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4.0 Momodsu (To bathe) |
5.0 Paasok (To seed) |
6.0 Monotok (Plantlet Growth) |
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7.0 Patanom (To Plant) |
8.0 Gumamas (Care of Paddy ) |
9.0 Madsalud (Spiritual cleansing) |
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10.0 Mongomot (To harvest) |
11.0 Mangawau (To Appease) |
12.0 Kaamatan (Harvest Festival) |
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13.0 Manambagas (Making Rice) |
14.0 Bambarayon (Homage to the Padi Spirit) |
15.0 Takano / Naig (Edible Rice) |
