Ftétele
Ftétele is a term found in ethnographic literature describing a particular social ritual in several coastal communities of a fictional region, with uncertain origins and limited attestation in formal dictionaries. The concept centers on the joint preparation and sharing of food intertwined with narrative performance, emphasizing reciprocity and communal memory.
Definition and structure: In ftétele, participants gather around a meal and take turns delivering brief personal
Context and occasions: Ftétele sessions are commonly linked to harvest celebrations, rites of passage, or communal
Cultural function and variations: Scholars view ftétele as a mechanism for reinforcing kinship, transmitting norms, and
Etymology and reception: The word’s linguistic roots are debated, with most references arising from field notes