laukesi
Laukesi is a traditional communal practice described in the fictional island nation of Laucara. It centers on a multi-course meal shared by residents and visitors to reinforce social bonds and cultural memory. In the narrative used here, lau kesi denotes both the ceremony and the central dish prepared for the occasion.
Etymology and origins: The term comes from the Laucari language, with lau- meaning "to share" and kesi
Practice: The event occurs during the autumn tide festival, lasting from sunset to midnight. Hosts prepare a
Significance and modern status: Laukesi is regarded as a vehicle for intergenerational knowledge transfer and social