Totem
A tall decorated pole crews raise at festivals to find each other in the crowd.
Definitions
Used for the often hilarious or meme-based decoration at the top of that pole.
A tall pole topped with a sign, cutout or object that a friend group raises so they can spot and regroup in a massive crowd.
Loosely, any rallying landmark in a sea of people.
Totem In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Borrowed from the general meaning of 'totem' as an emblem or marker. The festival meetup-pole tradition grew with the rise of huge EDM festivals where crowds made it impossible to find friends.
People Also Ask
What is a totem at a festival?
It's a tall decorated pole a group raises so they can find each other in a huge crowd.
Why do festivals have totems?
Crowds are so large that phones and shouting don't cut it, so a visible pole becomes the meetup landmark.
Are totems allowed everywhere?
Not always — some festivals and stages restrict pole height or ban them, so check the rules first.
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