Pragmatics of Spiritual Rituals for Healing in Wollo

Abstract

The data for the rituals of spiritual traditions were collected from key informants and through attending events. The study were conducted in Kutaber, Alasha, Sulula, & Haik in Wollo from 2015 to 2016 G.C. Data were collected from range of live and recorded discourses from elders, youngsters, females and children from different casual and non-casual speech events. Since the ceremonies were conducted in a dark setting with too many curtains and smokes around, the researchers could not video and audio record the events. However, the full account was taken from the events and the informants. Three spiritual rituals were analyzed. Through the rituals, how the community organized their cultural performances, peaceful coexistence and harmony. Through the rituals of sprit healing, the community demonstrated that they complement each other through solidarity.