kasikas
n · Ibaloi (Inibaloi, Nabaloi)
What does kasikas mean in Ibaloi?
In Ibaloi, kasikas is a noun meaning ‘a ritual through which the living "pay" the dead to appease them, by offering a pig or dog, alcohol, clothes, and money.’. Ibaloi (also called Inibaloi or Nabaloi) is an Austronesian language of Benguet province in the northern Philippines.
Definition
- na ritual through which the living "pay" the dead to appease them, by offering a pig or dog, alcohol, clothes, and money.
About Ibaloi: Ibaloi (also called Inibaloi or Nabaloi) is the indigenous Cordilleran language of southern Benguet province in the northern Philippines, with approximately 120,000 native speakers. It is part of the Austronesian language family.