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The people of Toaqgua | The ancient people of Toaqgua believed in [[Jemu]], Toaq's whale-moth hybrid legendary creature and mascot, who brings good luck and provides strength to those who need it. | ||
Toaq mythology also has a scary spider-horse creature named Eranu that brings bad omens to those who encounter it, symbolizing the inevitability of death.<!-- nano made this, not widely accepted by the community so it can be removed if wanted --> | Toaq mythology also has a scary spider-horse creature named Eranu that brings bad omens to those who encounter it, symbolizing the inevitability of death.<!-- nano made this, not widely accepted by the community so it can be removed if wanted --> | ||
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{{t|Cıereıtaq}} (literally "fish roll") is a dish made of tilapia, carrots, and cabbage wrapped in a light rice paper, served with a sweet durian-based sauce. | {{t|Cıereıtaq}} (literally "fish roll") is a dish made of tilapia, carrots, and cabbage wrapped in a light rice paper, served with a sweet durian-based sauce. | ||
{{t|Saıram}} | {{t|Saıram}} is a stew comprising “braised beef, carrots, chillies, cilantro, wine”. Its name may derive from {{t|seaı}} "alcohol" or {{t|saı}} "stuff" (ingredients) or {{t|caı}} "strong", and the frequentative prefix {{t|ram-}} as in {{t|rạmloeq}} "to simmer". | ||
Revision as of 11:47, 6 May 2024
This page serves to document the community-created culture for a fictional Toaq country (Toaqgua).
Geography
Toaqgua ("Toaq Country") is located somewhere within Southeast Asia.
Rituals and Traditions
Every [sometime in April], the people of Toaqgua light paper lanterns [to celebrate what?].
Mythology
The ancient people of Toaqgua believed in Jemu, Toaq's whale-moth hybrid legendary creature and mascot, who brings good luck and provides strength to those who need it.
Toaq mythology also has a scary spider-horse creature named Eranu that brings bad omens to those who encounter it, symbolizing the inevitability of death.
Food
Cıereıtaq (literally "fish roll") is a dish made of tilapia, carrots, and cabbage wrapped in a light rice paper, served with a sweet durian-based sauce.
Saıram is a stew comprising “braised beef, carrots, chillies, cilantro, wine”. Its name may derive from seaı "alcohol" or saı "stuff" (ingredients) or caı "strong", and the frequentative prefix ram- as in rạmloeq "to simmer".