vigango

How to say it

Meaning

Carved wooden memorial posts erected in honor of a deceased elder, in Mijikenda tradition.

Good to know

plural of kigango (ki-/vi- class); a cultural and heritage term associated with the Mijikenda peoples of the Kenyan coast.

Examples

• Vigango hivi vimechongwa kwa heshima ya wazee waliofariki.These memorial posts were carved in honor of elders who have passed away.
• Wanajumuiya wanalinda vigango vya mababu zao kwa uangalifu mkubwa.Community members guard their ancestors' memorial posts with great care.
• Je, vigango hivi vimehifadhiwa kwenye jumba la makumbusho?Are these memorial posts preserved in a museum?
• Serikali itasaidia kurejesha vigango vilivyoibiwa miaka iliyopita.The government will help return the memorial posts stolen years ago.