Difference between revisions of "Culture of the Confederated Peoples"
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Strong regionalism in the Confederated Peoples makes it difficult to speak of a homogenous Confederal culture. Confederals instead prefer to think of their culture as a coming together of different traditions into a cultural unity greater than the sum of its parts. Sceptics instead think that the Confederated Peoples is simply culturally fragmented. | Strong regionalism in the Confederated Peoples makes it difficult to speak of a homogenous Confederal culture. Confederals instead prefer to think of their culture as a coming together of different traditions into a cultural unity greater than the sum of its parts. Sceptics instead think that the Confederated Peoples is simply culturally fragmented. | ||
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| + | Newspapers have a strong regional character, especially those printed in languages other than [[English]]. Some newspapers also have a politically partisan character, either explicit or implicit. The [[''New Amsterdam Bugle'']] is generally considered the newspaper of record and purports to be a national, multicultural, nonpartisan paper, although some dispute this. It is printed in [[English]], [[Spanish]], [[French]], [[Chinese]], [[Arabic]] and [[Hindi]]. | ||
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| + | Television also plays an important role with the [[Confederal Broadcast Network]] being the largest network. However, there is a great diversity of television stations in the Confederated Peoples including both local and national stations. Foreign stations such as [[PINA]] or [[CanalDeux]] are also available. At least a few local television stations broadcast in almost every major language used in the [[nation]]. However, most television is in English and the most popular programs are broadcast nationally, creating a common cultural reference point. | ||
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| + | The Confederated Peoples possesses an influential center for its national film industry in [[Caer Gawen]], [[Shieldcrest]]. Caer Gawen's dominance of the cinema is such that the term "Caer Gawen" is normally used simply to refer to the film industry, excluding some independent film producers. Caer Gawen is largely influenced by its location in Shieldcrest and by the fact that most Shieldcresters are of [[Welsh]] heritage. This is especially evident in a number of major films portraying Arthurian romances and idealized Welsh histories. However, it is also evident in more subtle ways in films with more contemporary subjects, especially if one understands the unique history of the Welsh heritage group in the Confederated Peoples. | ||
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[[Category:The Resurgent Dream]] | [[Category:The Resurgent Dream]] | ||
Revision as of 06:05, 25 May 2007
The culture of the Confederated Peoples has been heavily influenced by the different heritage groups which make up the Confederal people but a distinctive national culture with strong regional variations does exist. Traditionally, the Confederated Peoples has not been considered a major cultural innovator with most Confederals either working within already developed traditions or following trends set in cultural leaders like Xirnium or Amestria. Although they are not generally viewed as trendsetters, Pantocratoria and Knootoss also have some notable influence on Confederal culture.
Culturally speaking, the Confederated Peoples is generally known for its multiculturalism, its world-class figure skating and its literature. Philosophy, a popular discipline in the Confederated Peoples, is also sometimes considered a cultural as well as an academic strong-point.
Strong regionalism in the Confederated Peoples makes it difficult to speak of a homogenous Confederal culture. Confederals instead prefer to think of their culture as a coming together of different traditions into a cultural unity greater than the sum of its parts. Sceptics instead think that the Confederated Peoples is simply culturally fragmented.
Media
Newspapers have a strong regional character, especially those printed in languages other than English. Some newspapers also have a politically partisan character, either explicit or implicit. The ''New Amsterdam Bugle'' is generally considered the newspaper of record and purports to be a national, multicultural, nonpartisan paper, although some dispute this. It is printed in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic and Hindi.
Television also plays an important role with the Confederal Broadcast Network being the largest network. However, there is a great diversity of television stations in the Confederated Peoples including both local and national stations. Foreign stations such as PINA or CanalDeux are also available. At least a few local television stations broadcast in almost every major language used in the nation. However, most television is in English and the most popular programs are broadcast nationally, creating a common cultural reference point.
The Confederated Peoples possesses an influential center for its national film industry in Caer Gawen, Shieldcrest. Caer Gawen's dominance of the cinema is such that the term "Caer Gawen" is normally used simply to refer to the film industry, excluding some independent film producers. Caer Gawen is largely influenced by its location in Shieldcrest and by the fact that most Shieldcresters are of Welsh heritage. This is especially evident in a number of major films portraying Arthurian romances and idealized Welsh histories. However, it is also evident in more subtle ways in films with more contemporary subjects, especially if one understands the unique history of the Welsh heritage group in the Confederated Peoples.
