The majority of Dayak Kanayatn ethnic group settles in two regions in West Kalimantan namely Karimawakng (the origin of Mempawah) and Bangkule Rajakng (the origin of Pahauman). The agrarian life of Dayak Kanayatn people manifests in several unique traditional rituals which are interesting to investigate (Yekti Maunati, 2006). One of them is the rite of welcoming the planting and harvesting season called Nyangahatn.
The origin of Nyangahatn rite is the belief of Dayak Kanayatn people toward their God called Jubata. They believe that Jubata has cherished them an abundant blessing to their farming. Therefore, as an expression of thankfulness and gratitude to Jubata, Dayak Kanayatn people hold the so called Nyangahatn rite (Herman Ivo, 2002).
Nyangahatn is also inspired by the faithfullness of Dayak Kanayatn people to the custom handed down by their ancestors. For Dayak Kanayatn people, the custom is a rule that must be obeyed through generations, as it is explicitly written in their proverb:
“Adat nang dinunak, dinali, dinamputn” (custom existed since the existence of mankind, therefore it is followed and obeyed through generations) More ... >>
The origin of Nyangahatn rite is the belief of Dayak Kanayatn people toward their God called Jubata. They believe that Jubata has cherished them an abundant blessing to their farming. Therefore, as an expression of thankfulness and gratitude to Jubata, Dayak Kanayatn people hold the so called Nyangahatn rite (Herman Ivo, 2002).
Nyangahatn is also inspired by the faithfullness of Dayak Kanayatn people to the custom handed down by their ancestors. For Dayak Kanayatn people, the custom is a rule that must be obeyed through generations, as it is explicitly written in their proverb:
“Adat nang dinunak, dinali, dinamputn” (custom existed since the existence of mankind, therefore it is followed and obeyed through generations) More ... >>
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