Ganal Aruh Ceremony: The expression Dayak Community Thanksgiving

Bahuma or farming for the Dayak people in Kalimantan is not merely an economic activity to make ends meet, but also for the religious activities related to the Supreme Giver Rizqi. Some say that the farming activity carried on by the Dayak is part of the religious field for dry rice cultivation. The culmination of the ritual tradition bahuma is Aruh Ganal (big feast), which is a party held after the harvest as an expression of gratitude for Rizqi given by the Creator. In addition, Aruh Ganal also as a request that results in the next planting season more abundant and destructive pests away from crops.
Ganal Aruh called because the ceremony is celebrated on a large scale for five, seven, and or 12 days by seluRohwarga village; by inviting people from other villages. In fact, sometimes also invited government officials. Aruh festive Ganal, entirely dependent on a lot-at least the bahuma community. If the result of many and a good harvest will be Aruh Ganal ceremony was held a festive, otherwise if the harvest was less successful then simply held AruhKecil or even not held at all.
Aruh Ganal also called bawanang banih halin or ceremony mahanyari banih west, the ceremony is conducted as it gets a lot of rice harvest and during bahuma not get disaster. Rice is included in this ceremony is the last time the rice is harvested or also called a second crop. Rice from the harvest has not be eaten before diupacarai. In other words, the new Dayak community will enjoy the fruits of their bahuma after giving thanks to the Almighty Giver Rizqi.
Therefore Aruh Ganal a sacred ritual and magical nuances, then the implementation Aruh Ganal ceremony led by Balian. Balian is a figure (of directors) who have extensive knowledge of indigenous peoples about the ins and outs of customs and traditions of the Dayak community. This knowledge is obtained by studying with the Balian Tuha (Old Shaman) and do Balampah (a kind of meditation to build friendships with various types of spirits so as to obtain a certain supernatural powers).
Balian is involved in Aruh Ganal ceremony consisted of a few people and headed by Pangulu Customary (Indigenous prince). In carrying out its duties, each Balian is always accompanied by Panjulang. Panjulang is a woman who always watched the conversation Balian, and at the same time can apply to the will of the people. All requests are served by Panjulang Balian.

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