Prohition sign or Act of hanging grass or fruits on a tree-bearing fruit
Author(s)
Title
Prohition sign or Act of hanging grass or fruits on a tree-bearing fruit
Alternative Title
Horok
Publication Type
Language
tet
Isni
Number of Pages
1
Location
Timor-Leste
Keywords
Horok
Relevance to ICH Safeguarding
Description
Horok is an act of hanging grass, fruits, or any part of a plant on any fruit-bearing tree as a prohibition sign to control or prohibit the edible fruits grown on one’s private property. Each element of horok hanging on a tree has its curse. If someone picks the forbidden fruit, they will fall ill according to the curse of each aspect of Horok. Horok diseases can be itching, swelling, and incurable sores affecting the body, specifically the genital parts. If anyone picks and eats the fruits unintentionally and falls ill, he/she should inform the owner of the property for a cure. On the contrary, no medicine can cure the person of the diseases obtained.
Book/Journal Title
Publisher
Timor-Leste National Comission for UNESCO
Place of Publication
Timor-Leste
Date of Publication
2024
Pages
44
Academic Field
Cultural study (Oral tradition)
Community/Ethnic Group
Community of Aileu Municipality
Remexio
Ethnic group of Lacoto Rumbia
Contributor
Active Contribution
Timor-Leste, FY 2024