Vakinaisena
Vakinaisena is a traditional twilight ritual described in the fictional Vakains, an island community in the archipelago of Lirath. The term is used in ethnographic references to designate a dusk-to-night vigil that inaugurates the annual harvest festival.
Etymology: Derived from the Vakaini language, vakai- meaning "twilight" and -nasena "gathering" (etymology reconstructed from surviving
Practices: The ritual is performed at selected sites near villages, at dusk; participants gather, light torches,
Social significance: It reinforces kinship ties, marks seasonal transitions, and is believed to connect present generations
Modern status: In contemporary ethnography, vakinaisena is studied as an example of how traditional rites adapt