African wisdom profoundly revolves around deep soul searching discourses among the sages in a society in search of truth and the meaning of reality.
Among the DOGON people of Mali, discourse of phenomena and events in the society is so important, that in every village a 'Togu Na' - 'House of Words' is built. The Togu Na is the center for intellectual discourse and social meeting point for the men of each village. The house is built with a low ceiling, supported by carved or sculptured posts, to prevent heated arguments from turning into physical confrontations. So, while inside--you can only remain seated, listen and participate in the discussion.
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