Archive:Mevizhi
Mevizhi
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'Mevizhi (pronunciation: /meʋɨʒi/) is the capital city of Bomo, located on the eastern coast, in the region of Ka'atsinen. Mevizhi is home to the Crimson Palace, as well as the Zhuji Yngatsa, both prominent Federal government buildings. This city is also a prominent trading city, and a large commercial fishing hub. There are two main ethnic subgroups that call Mevizhi home, and that is a cause of great tension in the city. Mevizhi is one of the only parts of Bomo with notable tourism, due to a thriving arts community and the governmental significance of the city.
Etymology
It is unclear where the name Mevizhi came from, but local legend says that Mevizhi was a woman that lived in this area long ago, and when people began to migrate to Lahan, she stayed behind, to protect her family's land and the culture that was so dear to her. The legend goes that one by one, every member of her family left her, even her children, and her partner. But still she stayed. She is seen by the residents of Ka'atsinen as the mother of Bomo.
History
Geography
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Cityscape
Culture
Festivals
There are many festivals that take place in the city, and many of the county-wide festivals are celebrated in Mevizhi in large celebrations.
The Celebration of Mevizhi
Each spring, the residents of Mevizhi celebrate the mother of Bomo. The celebration consists of a citywide feast, hosted in many different locations, and headed by the Counselor of Ka'atsinen, and a series of traditional dances and songs. The festival concludes with a traditional candle lighting ceremony to honor family members that did not last the winter, and to honor women that have given birth that year. Tradition dress is also a large part of the ceremony. Women wear white gowns, and men wear yellow tunics. Both men and women wear traditional jewelry and other accessories.
Gepukefi
Gepukefi is a yearly celebration of the entrance into adulthood. It takes place in the midst of summer, and all of the 16 year old men and women of the city gather to be welcomed into adulthood. It is also at this time when a new eligible counselor will take the throne.