"The soup always tastes better when share..." - Senegalese Proverb

“The soup always tastes better when shared with others.”

- Senegalesecommunity

Meaning

Food and experience are enhanced by sharing them with community.

Senegalese communal dining around the bol (large shared bowl) is the foundation of teranga hospitality. Eating alone diminishes the meal.

Origin

Senegalese

Language

Wolof

“A united family eats from the same plate.”

Senegalese

“A man who eats alone dies alone.”

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