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Determining whether a spirit is good or evil depends on the interaction between spirit and human. A positive interaction invokes the benevolent spirits which are treated similar to pets and help their owners with endeavors. This relationship is a mutual companionship to maintain the well-being of an
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Expert fishermen perform rituals as a type of humble communication with the sea spirits asking to guide them to locations with an abundance of fish. During poor fishing seasons in coastal villages, the Semah Pantai ceremony calls on the spirits of the sea in the hope that fish will be provided. In
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of the sea. The pawang has experience and knowledge that displays the qualifications needed to perform the ceremony. The last ceremony was undertaken on 22 April 1960. The ceremony usually took place every three years and lasted seven days and nights.
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