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Pong-a prop. a ritual performed to break a cousin relationship in order to marry. [Persons of consanguinity relations are prohibited from marrying because the marriage is considered incestuous. The relationship can be broken by this ritual in which a pig is butchered and eaten in a distant relative’s house. Then, the marriage can take place. This was primarily practiced by the wealthy who wanted to keep family property and possessions within the clan.] Nakikan hi Pong-a. He ate with others in a Pong-a ritual. (sem. domains: 4.3.9.1 - Custom.)