Adimú—Gbogbó Tén’unjé Lukumí

Adimús—the food offerings that Lukumí devotees present before their orishas when requesting the orisha’s intercession, protection or assistance. For the Lukumí, food must never be deficient or absent. To lack food it to lack prestige, respect, status. When the Lukumí celebrate any religious or social event, they emphatically stress that it is preferable to cook in excess so that food is plentiful. To run short on food at any activity is the greatest embarrassment an olorisha can experience. A hearty meal is an intrinsic part of any ritual function.