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Sanaman people

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Qukalsim Malliki Orea, 1707–.


Former President of Sanama
Keysa Nur Pinito Caprici, one of
the most famous Sanamans
in the world.


The Sanaman people is a south Benacian people primarily found in Sanama and Talenore. The population in Talenore, called Sani, is in decline due to emigration to Sanama. The Sanamans consist of two closely related population groups, the Sani and Ama. The main differences are cultural, while they mostly share the same religion and language. The Sanamans speak primarily the Sanaman language, with a minority in Sanama having switched to the Istvanistani language during colonial rule.

History

Culture

Sanamans are generally very family oriented, often living two or three generations together. Couples usually marry between 25 and 30 years old and have several children. Religion plays a big role as a cultural framework, contributing to the calendar providing families with opportunities for larger socialisation with friends and extended family.

Calendar

The traditional Sanaman calendar consists of fifteen months named after prominent constellations, all with animal names. The months now align with the Norton calendar.

Norton I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV
Sanaman Pupaw (Pig) Aso (Dog) Paka (Cow) Kawlapa (Carabao) Qaqatirri Putiki (Lizard) Meheng (Goat) Amerha (Eagle) Mongko (Mongoose) Piki (Chicken) Yusha (Deer) Posa (Cat) Telhera Ihaw (Donkey) Yuha (Monkey)

Holidays in Sanama proper

Holiday Date AN date Comment
Esu Yorasli (Moon Day) 19 Puwha Asoli 19.II Celebration of the Moon and the Moon god Yoras
Esu Mahalalenli (Rememberance Day) 12 Puwha Pakali 12.III Day to remember dead relatives
Esu Sawapanli (Independence Day) 7 Puwha Mehengli 7.VII Celebration of Sanaman independence in 1671
Esu Esasli (Sun Day) 11 Puwha Amerhali 11.VIII Celebration of the Sun and the Sun god Esas
Esu Pumofenli (Election Day) 12 Puwha Pikili 12.X Election Day
Esu Xalanuli (Day of Xalanu) 13 Puwha Yushali 13.XI Death day of Xalanu
Ling Anili (Harvest Week) 31-36 Puwha Yuhali
25-30 Puwha Yuhali
19-24 Puwha Yuhali
19-24 Puwha Ihawli
31-36.XV
25-30.XV
19-24.XV
19-24.XIV
Starts with new year's day and ends with harvest day, one week celebration

Religion

A large majority of the Sanaman people follow the traditional religion Somanes.