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Factbooks and Maps / Re: Kingdom of Renaku
« Last post by Renaku on March 27, 2024, 12:04:08 PM »CULTURE - Not yet completed
Anyone studying Renaku culture will see two very different but connected cultures. The nations folk religion teaches that there are Gods of various natural events and places such as the Gods of the Forest, River, Sky etc. Each of these Gods helps maintain the order of the world in addition to having specific duties and tasks, for example there are several sky Gods. One is responsible for ensuring that the clouds which bring rain are formed while another maintains the stars which are said to be dwelling places of families who have pleased the Gods. While people of the "Plains" and the "Hill-Tribes" both follow these beliefs there has developed two very different cultures because of the geography of their existence
ROLE OF GENDER
Both cultures however focus on the concept of the genders having different "spheres". Both men and women are deemed equal but have seperate responsibilities, many more liberal nations may find these concepts "old fashioned" for example it is considered the role of men in both cultures to be the protector and provider of the family. Meanwhile the woman is expected to be the carer of the family. This has extended far beyond family homes. For example only men may inherit the throne or become leaders of tribes. Women however are still respected and the voice of the Queen and female elders still carries a great deal of weight within their societies. This has seen some shifts within government with certain ministerial roles being given to women, for example the Minister of Health has been held by a female for the past 20 years as it oversees domains considered within the female sphere.
Currently no women may serve in the armed forces except for in the role as a nurse. There exists a seperate military system for women who do wish to serve called the Queen's Household Regiment. This Regiment carries out largely administration and medical duties and weapons handling is only covered in much less detail than male counterparts.
ART
Art was seen as a way of capturing and showing the power of the Gods. As such much of Renaku art is inspired by religion. It is not uncommon to find many historic paintins or statues showing majestic looking Gods in some for of nature. Any art work relating to the Gods is deemed an act of worship as it shows devotion to the deity, this however is a double edged sword as any offensive image of the Gods is seen as heresy and likely to cause deep offence.
MUSIC
DANCE
THEATRE/FILM/TV
SPORT
CUISINE
FESTIVALS
FASHION
Anyone studying Renaku culture will see two very different but connected cultures. The nations folk religion teaches that there are Gods of various natural events and places such as the Gods of the Forest, River, Sky etc. Each of these Gods helps maintain the order of the world in addition to having specific duties and tasks, for example there are several sky Gods. One is responsible for ensuring that the clouds which bring rain are formed while another maintains the stars which are said to be dwelling places of families who have pleased the Gods. While people of the "Plains" and the "Hill-Tribes" both follow these beliefs there has developed two very different cultures because of the geography of their existence
ROLE OF GENDER
Both cultures however focus on the concept of the genders having different "spheres". Both men and women are deemed equal but have seperate responsibilities, many more liberal nations may find these concepts "old fashioned" for example it is considered the role of men in both cultures to be the protector and provider of the family. Meanwhile the woman is expected to be the carer of the family. This has extended far beyond family homes. For example only men may inherit the throne or become leaders of tribes. Women however are still respected and the voice of the Queen and female elders still carries a great deal of weight within their societies. This has seen some shifts within government with certain ministerial roles being given to women, for example the Minister of Health has been held by a female for the past 20 years as it oversees domains considered within the female sphere.
Currently no women may serve in the armed forces except for in the role as a nurse. There exists a seperate military system for women who do wish to serve called the Queen's Household Regiment. This Regiment carries out largely administration and medical duties and weapons handling is only covered in much less detail than male counterparts.
ART
Art was seen as a way of capturing and showing the power of the Gods. As such much of Renaku art is inspired by religion. It is not uncommon to find many historic paintins or statues showing majestic looking Gods in some for of nature. Any art work relating to the Gods is deemed an act of worship as it shows devotion to the deity, this however is a double edged sword as any offensive image of the Gods is seen as heresy and likely to cause deep offence.
MUSIC
DANCE
THEATRE/FILM/TV
SPORT
CUISINE
FESTIVALS
FASHION