Mosawa
Mosawa is a traditional ceremonial practice of the Mosawa people, practiced in the coastal archipelago of Yalun. The rite emerges from oral traditions and serves to mark seasonal transitions, reinforce social bonds, and honor the community's relationship with land and sea.
The term Mosawa comes from the Mosawa language and is commonly described as meaning togetherness or the
The ceremony spans several days around the lunar new year. Villages gather in a central plaza or
While the core elements are consistent, coastal and inland communities emphasize different aspects—some stress rainfall blessings,
Origins are rooted in centuries of oral tradition. Contemporary scholars document Mosawa as part of intangible