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“Freedom and Justice”
| Category: Left-wing Utopia | ||
| Civil Rights: Superb |
Economy: Frightening |
Political Freedoms: Superb |
Regional Influence: Vassal
Location: Lazarus
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Culture of New Rogernomics
New Rogernomicans have a rich and celebrated culture, with music halls, museums, coffee and tea shops frequented by locals and foreigners alike. Most New Rogernomicans are patriotic but embrace foreign and local cultures, New Rogernomics tend to be viewed as friendly, compassionate and intelligent; but are renowned for their altruistic nature in social and government spending.
New Rogernomicans greet each other by looking at each other, and then averting their eyes to the ground in a swift motion. This is to give reverence to the other's spirit, it is considered an insult against the person's character to omit this greeting.
Another popular custom is to eat breakfast and lunch at a tea or coffee house, many are communal feasts shared among families. Most people eat out or cook with others, it is only on a private or formal engagement that there is cooking at home. This is a central tenet of society, that food and resources should be shared to benefit all of society not just a few, there is no greater pride in New Rogernomics than preparing a good meal, a good cup of tea or a good coffee. Though tea and coffee houses are the main places for socializing, with vigorous debates, personal, political or economic relationships formed and broken within their walls.
Traditionally each day is ended with either a prayer; the non religious tend to write poems or try to embrace their creative side to find peace with themselves. This is meant to cleanse of impure thoughts or feelings to each other, and purge violent impulses.
New Rogernomicans then go out with friends and family to party or to celebrate the new day, such celebrations end by the morning, which is the time to sleep or to release stress and anxiety.[/size]
December
A national holiday and independence day celebration, with fireworks displays, music concerts and art shows; a large military parade is held in Bouranburg. Authairea castle is also opened for a yearly speech from the King of New Rogernomics.
30th-31st: Festival of the fallen
A two festival which commemorates the dead.
January
This day raises environmental awareness, and encourages New Rogernomicans to pursue activities that are beneficial to the environment.
12th-15th: Festival of rebirth
A three day festival of rebirth, beginning with a traditional waltz, followed by plays (similar in this respect to the festival of Dionysus of ancient Greece).
February
A day to raise environmental awareness, and encourage conservation of power and natural resources.
23rd: National writing awards
Poets and authors throughout the country compete for the golden grapes, the highest award in New Rogernomics for writing accomplishment.
25th: Alveras anniversary day
Alveras city celebrates its founding with the running of the sheep, the person to gather the most sheep in the shortest time wins a golden sheepdog trophy.
March
In the bitterly cold waters of the crown sea, yachtsmen compete for the silver crown, which is held by the winner till the next race.
13th: Foundation day
There is a famous re-enactment of the battle of Authine river which led to the founding of the kingdom of Authairea, it is also the anniversary day of the city of Authairea.
16th: Gryphon festival
During the annual Gryphon festival, the people of Thepalua dress up as endangered animals, the most ingenious costume is awarded the diamond broach of the gryphon by the Economic Councilor of New Rogernomics.
April
Authairea city’s annual picnic day, where the nobility and New Rogernomicans mix for a day of culinary delights on the hills on Authairea, prepared by the royal cooks of Authairea castle. There are many stalls selling food and fine furniture to celebrate the occasion.
30th: Bure commercial fair
Bure hosts an annual commercial fair in the city center, with the latest products and technological gadgets, the most innovative product receives the ribbon of commerce, and a five million dollar grant from the government.
May
Atlantica city celebrates its founding with a parade through the city center, and a large fireworks display.
13th: Monarchy day
The revival of the monarchy and the monarchs of the past are remembered on this day, museums feature large exhibitions from the period and concert halls throughout New Rogernomics tend to play music of the pre-revolutionary era.
June
The city of Darma has a balloon riding, and a large festival in the city square with street performers and traditional music and dance.
28th: New Gironde anniversary day
In New Gironde city there is the New Rogernomics premiere horse race, the New Gironde cup, the region famous for the quality of its horse stock.
29th: Mt. Raither ski off
Skiers throughout the nation arrive to compete in the Mt. Raither ski off, the winner taking home the bronze Mt. Raither cup.
July
The capital of New Rogernomics has a military parade and airshow through the city center, a fashion show, and a beer and wine festival; it is a national holiday throughout New Rogernomics.
30th: Gironde anniversary day
Gironde city has a cheese festival, concert day and a fashion show in celebration of its founding.
August
The New Rogernomican coastal defense force has a naval display, and an air show near the coast, while there is a national grand pri race in the city, the winner receiving the Thepalua cup.
September
Cyclists throughout the nation come to compete for the Darma cup, the winner receives nine million credits, and the key to the city.
October
A national holiday that celebrates the scientific achievements of New Rogernomics today and throughout the ages; the golden leaf is given to the scientist that makes the most breathtaking scientific discovery of the year.
November
A day of remembrance for the services of the military men and women of New Rogernomics, a military fair is held on this day which displays the newest additions to the nations military arsenal.
22nd: Gironde flower show
The premiere flower show of New Rogernomics, the winner receives two million credits and the key to the city.
