2.1.2. Mamason
The practice of Mamason is used to ask permission from the forest
guardian for our purpose of entering the forest and to request protection
while in the forest. Once the Mamatang ritual has already been
conducted in that area, we will only carry out Mamason before entering
the forest. Tinggaton is not needed during Mamason.
2.2. Boros Puru
A long time ago, in a story from our ancestors, the forest guardian had
told our ancestors to speak in Boros Puru (forest language) while in the
forest. The reason why we have to speak in Boros Puru is so that the
forest guardian can know and understand us when we are in the forest.
Therefore, the use of the forest language is compulsory while in the
community forest. We believe that if we do not use Boros Puru and do
not respect the forest guardian, catastrophes or disasters will occur to
the individual and community.
Mamatang, Mamason and Boros Puru cultivate a sense of appreciation
and deep respect to the forest, its resources and the spirits living in it.
Boros Dusun
Boros Puru/Forest Language
English
Gakod
Tinipu’
Leg
Kabang
Niwak
Mouth
Tulu
Bunting
Head
Raha
Wonod
Blood
Agayo
Awangkul
Big
Bawang/Palu
Palu
River
Gouton
Talun
Forest
Example of Boros Puru words used while in the forest.
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