Solulimakalta
Solulimakalta is a traditional ceremonial rite of the Halanti people of the Solara Archipelago. It combines solar observation, chant, and communal feasting and is associated with the summer solstice and the harvest cycle.
The term solulimakalta is derived from elements in Halanti and neighboring languages, with sol meaning sun,
The rite spans three days around the solstice. During daylight, processions move through coastal villages, and
The solar canopy is a central artifact. It consists of panels that respond to sunlight and shift
Cultural significance: The rite reinforces social cohesion, transmits ecological and maritime knowledge, and integrates religious or
In modern contexts, solulimakalta has been revived in diaspora communities and featured in regional cultural festivals