kaftts
Kaftts are traditional communal events practiced by communities on the southern archipelago of Eldoria. They function as multi-day festivals that blend music, dance, craft workshops, and storytelling, and they also describe the social networks formed around these gatherings.
Etymology: The term kaftts comes from the Kaftari language, with a root kaft- meaning "to unite" and
Practices: The event usually opens with a dawn procession along coral lanes, followed by communal workshops
Cultural significance and regional variants: Kaftts reinforce social cohesion, mediate disputes, and enable inter-village alliances. Variants
Contemporary status: Today, kaftts are celebrated in annual festivals and supported by cultural institutions. Many artisans
See also: Traditional festivals of Eldoria; textile crafts; oral storytelling.