joint celebration at metokke

metoke is to celebrate a particular event by presenting the food together in his own try from their own homes. after all members of the community gather with food in take it, then the local community leaders to give a speech or prayer. this is usually done in certain events in a region. "Metokke" done as a sign of thanksgiving to God for the blessings that have been accepted by the community. after the prayer was read, it is usually also delivered a little advice from community leaders, and the food brought by each person and then on to enjoy shared. usually because the food served too much, there is also food that is wrapped for take home.

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