sávú
Sávú is a term used in world-building to denote a traditional harvest festival and the related linguistic motif of a hypothetical Lusoro-speaking community. In this context, sávú refers both to the seasonal celebration and to a set of customary phrases associated with the event.
Etymology: According to the imagined Lusoro lexicon, the root savu means "together" and reflects the festival's
Cultural significance: The festival marks the completion of the agricultural cycle and functions as a social
Practices: Evenings include bonfires and circular dances; drums accompany songs; attire features woven sashes, and a
Geography and demographics: The festival occurs in the fictional Sávú Valley, with towns such as Nara and
History: The earliest references appear in invented chronicles from the 18th century, with a revival in the
Language notes: In Lusoro, sávú is a noun for the festival and also designates the ritual phrases
Contemporary usage: In modern depictions, sávú is used in cultural education, storytelling, and tourism, with debates
See also: Lusoro language, harvest festival, and world-building terminology.