kasambu

KASAMBU

Kasambu is one of traditional ceremonies for mother who pregnant 7 months in Munanese. Kasambu has function for welcoming the present of first child for a new couple and it is not in demand for the second child if they want to have a child again. This ceremony celebrated in the morning which a new couple sits on the room in front of their family included their parents. Next, the chief of ceremony split on coconut in two parts in front of them. The second, two children, one boy and one girl, come to bit a split of coconut for each person without holding on it. Then they bring the coconut in a place whatever they want. After that, it is the charge of their parents to bathe of them with water their children. After bathing, the couple change their clothes and come back to do the next ritual namely feed each other. it is the last ritual of Kasambu. This ceremony goes on not too long but it is important as a part of custom of Munanese because some of Munanese believe that it has influence for health and luck in their life.