B'LAAN RITUAL......DAMSO IN BLAAN LANGUAGE

B'LAAN RITUAL OR DAMSO IS TO PROTECT THE CROPS AND HARVEST........ This ritual consists of a food offering, which is prepared prior to the commencement of planting. A small hut is constructed in order to house offering. offerings are varied, but usually consist of rice and betel nut. When planting has been completed,

a portion of the food offering is removed from the small hut and consumed by the family. However, the remainder of the offering is retained within the small hut for approximately one month. It is believed that the guardian spirits consume the food offerings at night........