Language/Wolof/Culture/Ndéwènal

It is a gift that children are expected from adults in the afternoon of Korite and Tabaski. After lunch, kids dress up and go to visit neighbors and relatives to ask for ndèwènal (jox ma sama ndèwènal). As an adult, you should prepare some coins for this, in general you should give it to the kids you are familiar with.

Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Wolof Culture Politeness and Respect, Wolof Culture: History and Traditions of Art and Music, Sërice or travel gifts & Ecology and Wildlife.

Source

http://publish.illinois.edu/wolof201fall14/files/2014/08/NEW_WOLOF_BOOK.pdf

Other Lessons

• Ramadan and fasting
• Setting time
• What are you expected to do
• Baptism or naming ceremony
• How to bargain
• The concept of “Inchallah”
• Appearance and dress code
• Gender consideration
• Self medication