Yinyin
Yinyin
因音 | |
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Town | |
 Yinyin's Hóoti Canal | |
 The Taita Sun Drum Symbol, commonly used to represent Yinyin as its official Seal | |
 Yinyin is Situated on the Southern Yevak Delta | |
| Country | Kuduk |
| Tribe | Yevak |
| Moiety | Yevak Moiety of the Thousand Creeks |
| Clans | 5 |
| Settled | 1100 CE |
| Founded by | Wou Záai |
Yinyin (因音, Yin Yin, "Many Canals") is a town located in the middle of the Kuduk Wetlands within the Southern River Delta of the Yevak Tribe. Settled in 1100 CE, Yinyin is the most populous settlement within the Moiety of the Thousand Creeks.
Administratively, Yinyin is considered a village town with a population of roughly 1,000 as of May 2023. Currently, the town is experiencing a certain degree of autonomy due to the modernization reforms currently taking place in the town.
Yinyin is mostly known for the many canals that run through the town and act as waterways. For many centuries, Yinyin has acted as a point of trade between the Yevak Tribe and its neighbors, most notably the Anana Tribe. The town's culture has been described as mostly Yevak, but with some added unique traits.
History
Yinyin was founded within the Asitasi Grand Lodge at the beginning of the 12th century during the Kuxwéi Era. According to legend, Wou Záai, a well-known scholar and Naa Sàati from the Asitasi, ordered the creation of several canals and ponds using the nearby river delta to help facilitate water-based trade in the town, giving it the nickname Yinyin (lit. “Many Canals”). Following the expansion of the Yevak, the town came under Yevak rule in 1257 CE when the then Head of the Asitasi married into the Yevak Tribe.
In 1970, Yinyin was deemed a National Heritage Site by the Tribal Council.
In May 2023, Yinyin was opted to be the town in which Kuduk would test its modernization reforms.
Clans
Yinyin is divided into several Clans that make up the majority of the town’s population. These Clans act as the main administrative divisions within Yinyin. Town meetings are held every month between the Clans to decide on administrative matters for the month as well as non-Clan services provided by the Federal Government such as the Sedáa. Historically, the Clans had much more autonomy and power and rivalries between Clans were common. But since the 19th century, the Clans’ powers have dramatically decreased and now mostly serve as administrative divisions.
Wuwei Clan
The Wuwei Clan (误围, lit. “Midnight Suns”) is a Clan in Yinyin that traces its ancestry back to the 15th century. The most notable cultural features of the clan are its commitment to the sport of Akara and skilled builders and craftsmen. Their Lodge is located near the center of Yinyin.
Xiuláan Clan
The Xiuláan Clan (袖拦, lit. “River Ravens”) traces its ancestry to the 17th century. They’re mostly known within Yinyin for their mastery in creating herbal medicines and teas. Their role in creating traditional Yinyin medicines has landed them the administrative role of medicinal distribution among the people of the town.
Lin Heiyúu Clan
The Lin Heiyúu Clan (合吝由, lit. “Waning Moons”) is the oldest of the clans in Yinyin, being founded in the 12th century. Their most notable cultural features include fishing, sailing, and storytelling. They have a Clan Lodge located near the coastal area of Yinyin.
Yiyun Clan
The Yiyun Clan (睪誽夸, lit. “Thousand Squids”) is a Clan founded in the 18th century that historically specialized in providing, preparing, and cooking food for Yinyin.
Kuiláan Clan
The Kuiláan Clan (盔拦, lit. “Good Fortune”) was founded in the early 19th century within Yinyin. The Clan specializes in handicrafts and other artisanal trades such as pottery, carpentry, and textiles.