Yifan - Yifan

Japanese: イーファン - いーふぁん
Yifan - Yifan

...The Lord of the Land is the guardian deity of each village. The most important ritual for the Moulao people is the Yifan, which is held once every three years to pray for the protection of people and livestock and for a good harvest. At this time, pigs and sheep are sacrificed, prayers are recited, and singing, dancing, and theatrical performances are held on a grand scale.

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "E-Fan" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…土主は各村の産土神である。ムーラオ族の人々にとって最も大切な祭祀は人畜の安寧保護と豊作を祈願して3年に1度行うイーファン(依飯)である。このときは,豚や羊の供犠,念経のほかに歌舞や芝居が盛大に行われる。…

※「イーファン」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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