Prohition sign or Act of hanging grass or fruits on a tree-bearing fruit
| Author(s) | Lolein Speaking Community |
|---|---|
| Title | Prohition sign or Act of hanging grass or fruits on a tree-bearing fruit |
| Alternative Title | Horok |
| Publication Type | Others |
| Language | tet Isni |
| Number of Pages | 1 |
| Location | Timor-Leste |
| Relevance to ICH Safeguarding | documentation transmission revitalization |
| ICH Genre | ecological knowledges and practices oral tradition |
| Name of the ICH Element | Horok |
| Keywords | Horok |
| 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 | The preservation of oral tradition in Lolein Language en Prezervasaun tradisaun oral lian Lolein |
| 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 | Timor-Leste National Commission for UNESCO |
| Active Contribution | Timor-Leste, FY 2024 |
| Data Collection Project | |