English Explanatory Dictionary

Kaul festival

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An annual festival celebrated by the Melanaus in Sarawak, Malaysia where items are placed at a decorated pipe near the river (Seraheng) to drive out evil spirits.

Word forms

Kaul festival Kaul festivals

Etymology

Calque of Malay pesta Kaul.

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