[B.2.1.5.1] Chant des maladies massarapa, [B.2.1.5.1] Massarapa purification song. (anglais), [B.2.1.5.1] Lagu Massarapa (indonésien)

Ce chant de purification (massarapa) est chanté lors de la grande fête bua’ kasalle. C’est une prière qui vise à chasser toutes les maladies terrestres et à rétablir l’harmonie. Le chant est conduit par l’officiant burake Ne’ Lumbaa, accompagné par quatre officiants. Ils sont assis devant la grande effigie ana’ dara à qui sont offertes diverses pièces de viande, dans la pièce centrale de la maison ancestrale.

This purification song was performed at the bua’ kasalle ritual held at Bamba (Deri, Sesean region). Directed by Ne’ Lumbaa, it was performed by four officiants in the ceremonial house, in the central room and in front of the tumba' effigy, to which various pieces of meat were offered. Massarapa comes from sarapa, meaning “to wash, purify by eliminating stains”. A prophylactic prayer, it aims at banishing all worldly diseases that might afflict houses, animals, and men. (anglais)