Tea prepared on the ground in a teapot and served in cups. This way of making tea has its roots in the Arab world.

Traditional Senegalese dish with fish, rice, and vegetables. In 2021, the dish was classed by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.

Porridge made with 'Sunguf' cereal flour, such as millet. The term Sunguf is also used to refer to any kind of flour.

Animist people from the Kédougou region (South-East Senegal). Their religion is subject to stereotypes, as is the case for other religions, such as Vo...

Square cap worn by men and women alike. This word, of North African origin, is rejected by certain Senegalese socio-cultural groups, who use Mbakhana*...

Conical straw hat often used by Fulani people when accompanying their herds.

Cap worn in most Muslim countries, including Senegal. Occasionally referred to by the pejorative term Chéchia*.

Wrestling technique that can be likened to African wrestling. Mbot can also be compared to other Senegalese wrestling techniques such as Kharabi.

Combat ceremony specific to the Serer socio-cultural group, but now practiced throughout most of Senegal.

Model 1861 rifle, fired with gunpowder and used by Senegalese riflemen, a military group that served in the French colonial army until 1960. The rifle...

Refers to ancestors and protective spirits, with ceremonies to honor and receive blessings from these spiritual figures.

Ritual of purification and reconciliation in certain Serer communities, reflecting the importance of family ties and rites of passage.