Tse Moana Symbols
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State Symbols
Tse Moana is proud of her State Symbols but prone to change. The national flag is in its fourth incarnation now. Although this one has been in use for the longest time.
Flag
The flag symbolizes Tse Moana's green soil on the blue water with the five-pointed star representing the five provinces.
It was designed over the course of October 1905-March 1906 and adopted as national flag in August 1906. The flags upcoming 100th birthday will be nationally celebrated.
Coat of Arms
Purpure, on a Pale Wavy Azure, a Fish Haurient Argent, two Roses Azure, Barbed Proper, Seeded Sable, two on Escutcheons Vert, a Fleur de lis Or, a Chevronel Sable in Base.
National Anthem
Tse Moana does not have lyrics to its national tune. The tune itself is a fifteen minute vibrant and joyful piece with some lamenting sections performed by a mixture of flutes, harp, violin, highland pipes and drums.
National Symbol
Tse Moana's national symbol is a five-pointed star with one point upwards. If coloured, the interior of the star is green and the outline blue. Sometimes, the middle of the star will contain, in red, a crown to signify the Monarch.
National Symbols
Tse Moana has chosen, over time, several symbols from nature to represent itself. The earliest of these is the Trout while the national plant is the latest.
National Animal
Tse Moana's national animal is the Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). They are only one of several species of trout native to Tse Moana's waters, both fresh and salt.
The Rainbow trout is a smaller variety, growing to about 30-45 cm, and native to the fresh waters of Tse Moana. It is considered lucky to catch one while fishing but only if the fish is then returned to the water.
Rainbow Trout is also one of the favourite edible fish in Tse Moana. They are both farmed as well as caught. However, when caught, the first fish is always returned to the water in a long held tradition to appease the Triad and gain luck.
National Flower
Tse Moana's national flower is the blue rose (Rosa caerulea). Roses in general lack a gene to produce delphinidin, the plant pigment that produces blue flowers. Tse Moana however, has selective areas where true blue roses do occur. The flower and the areas it occurs are protected by law.
The first blue rose was discovered in 1762 by Shendry Matiss. They were very popular from the beginning on and within 30 years they were on the verge of extinction.
The establishment of the Blue Rose Society in 1794 marked the turning of the tide and two years later, the blue rose was the first plant to be placed on the list of protected species. Careful caretaking of the native growth areas by the Blue Rose Society increased the number of plants to a viable level again.
Starting in the 1850s, horticultural industry began to grow and the blue rose was a hit from the start. The commercial growth of the blue rose helped its wild family members to prosper without people risking fines and prison sentences to pluck them.
National Plant
Tse Moana's national plant is the wild strawberry (Fragaria virginiana).
Strawberry Image
National Tree
The national tree is the Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), a deciduous tree with a dense leaf pack and a short white trunk with thorns. When it blooms (in May), it has white blossoms with a strong scent. Red berries (haws) come later. Its height is approximately 10 to 15 meters and it lives to about 250 years.
Blooming Hawthorn
Hawthorn Berries
Hawthorn Leaf
Hawthorn Blossom
National Stone
Lapis Lazuli is the nation stone of Tse Moana. Chosen for its vibrant blue colour that symbolises the sea that is so important to the Moan people.
