Pagdaga kag Himalay is a traditional ritual practiced in Caluya, Antique, where locals pay homage to the spiritual elements they believe are the original owners of the land on which a house stands. The ritual, performed under the guidance of an albularyo (folk healer), involves offering a live pig and other prepared items, which are numbered seven. The length of the pig’s cry during the ritual is believed to signify the prosperity or difficulties the family will face. The ritual’s offerings are consumed exclusively by the family and cannot be shared with neighbors, with leftovers buried. Passed down through generations, this practice holds spiritual and social significance, seeking both guidance from ancestors and blessings for a prosperous life. Despite modern influences, this tradition continues to be practiced in the community.
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John Lester Y. Dionela, March 28, 2021
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LOLITA P. IMPORTANTE-Sabang I ES,,NOETA E. YAP-Salamento ES,,BABY JANE B. PANGANIBAN-Semirara NHS,,ARNEE LORRAINE P. IMPORTANTE-Caluya NHS,,ROMUEL E. PALACIOS-Caluya NHS
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