trkumas
Trkumas is a traditional harvest festival described in the folklore of the fictional region of Norovia. The festival centers on community labor, shared meals, and oral storytelling, and is celebrated by villagers and diaspora communities within the Norovan cultural sphere. The term trkumas denotes the concept of collective bounty and renewal.
Etymology: The name derives from Norovian roots trk- meaning “to gather” and the suffix -umas, a common
History: Trkumas traces to medieval agrarian societies in Norovia, marking the end of the harvest and the
Practices: Core rituals include communal threshing and field tasks, a large communal feast, and a night of
Observance and variations: Trkumas is typically held in autumn, within a two-week window after harvest, though
Cultural significance: The festival reinforces social ties, transmits agricultural knowledge to younger generations, and features prominently