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Togo forms a narrow territory stretching from the Gulf of Guinea to savannah landscapes through plateaus and cultivated valleys. Lomé contributes a culture of markets and coastal exchange, while inland regions have different landmarks. In Koutammakou, the Batammariba’s earth houses, often called takienta, connect architecture with family organisation and understandings of the world. Their forms are therefore more than picturesque structures. Ewe, Kabyè and many other communities pass on languages, stories, dances and craft knowledge. Weaving and pottery give patterns and materials roles in everyday life and certain ceremonies. Festive calendars differ between regions and cannot be understood as one uniform national custom. Cooking reflects the same variety. Maize-based doughs accompany vegetable, fish or meat sauces, while fufu uses pounded root crops according to local preferences. Tomato, okra and groundnuts enter several preparations. Neighbourhood markets and household meals connect coastal products with inland harvests. Making and distributing food passes on technical gestures together with ways of receiving guests and maintaining relationships between generations.