The manuscript is mainly used by Maduen priests to perform Rija ritual, including hymns praising the gods. 5 pages. Cham manuscript; no covers; bound as a book with threads; written in Cham ink on cement paper; Akhar Thrah script. Size: 26.5cm x 15cm. The condition of the manuscript is deterio...
The manuscript includes descriptions of the opening ceremony, the ceremony inviting the gods and ancestors, the offerings, songs praising the gods, the music and the dances for the gods. 6 pages. Cham manuscript; no covers; bound as a book with threads; written in Cham ink on cement paper; Akh...
Song of celebration of the kings who transform into deity
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Songs celebrating the achievements of Champa kings who are worshipped as deities. A Kadhar dignitary sings these songs during king offering ceremonies at temples. 86 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; covered by cement paper; written by ballpoint pen on cement paper; Akhar Thrah script. ...
Song of celebration of the kings whom transform into deity; talisman and Incantations for shamans
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The manuscript includes two parts, each of which is written at the opposite end of the paper (top and bottom) until the two parts meet at the middle of the paper. One part consists of songs celebrating the achievement of Champa king who are worshipped as deities. The other part includes incantat...
Song lyrics for two groups of men and women who sing in call and response style during Paralao pasah ceremonies (rain praying ceremony), Pok Janang ceremony. 14 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; covered by cement paper; written by ballpoint pen on cement paper; Akhar Thrah script. Size:...
Clan offering ceremony (Night time dancing ceremony)
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Mantras sung by Maduen dignitaries accompanied by Baranang drumbeats during the clan's offering ceremony. Rija Dayep is also called night time dancing ceremony. 48 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; cover using handmade paper; some first pages are lost; written in Chinese ink on Chinese ...
Mantras sung by Mauen dignitaries, using Baranang drums, in the kings ceremonies that take place on the towers. 4 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; missing cover; written in Chinese ink on Chinese paper folded in half; Akhar Thrah script. Size: 23cm x 24cm. The condition of the manuscri...
Mantras sung by Maduen dignitaries, using Baranang drums, in the clan offering ceremonies. Rija Praong is also known as the great dancing ceremony. 56 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; missing cover; written in Chinese ink on Chinese paper folded in half; Akhar Thrah script. Size: 25cm ...
Offering songs sung in chorus by Maduen dignitaries in Rija ceremony. 12 pages. Cham manuscript; no covers; written in Chinese ink on Chinese paper folded in half; Akhar Thrah script. Size: 29cm x 16cm. A page is blank (012). The condition of the manuscript is deteriorating.
The old believers manuscript with music notation includes singings for Psalter kathismas in 8 echos, exercises for singing by means of hooks and comments for them. All music frases are written with hook notation. There are special tables with an explanation of hooks meanings in the collection. T...