Tamada
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Tamada is the traditional Georgian toastmaster who leads feasts and orchestrates toasts during the supra, Georgia’s ceremonial banquet.
Statements (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural role
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intangible cultural heritage element → ritual specialist → toastmaster → |
| associatedBeverage |
Georgian qvevri wine
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wine → |
| associatedObject |
wine glass
→
wine horn → |
| associatedWithCuisine |
Georgian cuisine
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| associatedWithCulture |
Georgian culture
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| associatedWithEvent |
supra
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| countryOfOrigin |
Georgia
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| culturalSignificance |
embodiment of eloquence and wit
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guardian of supra traditions → maintainer of social hierarchy at the table → promoter of peace and reconciliation during feasts → symbol of Georgian hospitality → |
| genderTradition |
typically male
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| leadsRitual |
closing toast
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opening toast → sequence of toasts → toasts to ancestors → toasts to family → toasts to guests → toasts to love and friendship → toasts to peace → |
| primaryFunction |
encouraging participation in toasts
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fostering group cohesion → leading toasts → maintaining ritual order at the table → mediating table etiquette → orchestrating feasts → setting themes for toasts → |
| relatedConcept |
Georgian hospitality
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ritual toasting → supra → table etiquette in Georgia → |
| requiresSkill |
ability to manage alcohol consumption at the table
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diplomacy → improvisation → knowledge of traditions → leadership → poetic expression → public speaking → sense of humor → |
| selectionCriterion |
knowledgeable about toasting order
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known for eloquence → known for sobriety and self-control → respected by community → |
| selectionMethod |
chosen by consensus of guests
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chosen by hosts → |
| transmission |
community practice
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family tradition → informal apprenticeship → oral tradition → |
| typicalSetting |
Georgian supra
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family celebrations → festive banquet → funeral feasts → public celebrations → religious feast days → weddings → |
| usedLanguage |
Georgian language
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Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Georgians
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traditionalInstitution |