Kaul festival

English

Etymology

Calque of Malay pesta Kaul.

Noun

Kaul festival (plural Kaul festivals)

  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.
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