Saumataan
Saumataan is a term used in ethnographic literature to describe a traditional community practice centered on mutual aid, resource-sharing, and cooperative reciprocity. It is documented in several culturally distinct communities where the term appears in local languages with similar meanings related to gathering and sharing.
Etymology and variations: The word is believed to derive from roots meaning "to share" or "to gather"
Practice: Saumataan gatherings are typically seasonal, often tied to harvests or rites of passage. Households contribute
Significance and legacy: The practice is valued for social cohesion, skill transmission, and communal resilience. In