ABASANG

The abasang is celebrated in all Benguet Kankanay towns when children

are born.

A chicken and a jar of tapuy are used for sacrifice. The mambunong

holds the chicken in one hand, and prays to the laglagawin or guardian

spirit of the child, asking that it may live long and be lucky. A

magical story, which I was unable to secure, is also related.

This ceremony is celebrated by the Nabaloi, but I do not know whether

or not it is held in any Kankanay towns outside of Benguet.

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