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Bill: Cultural Change
Details
Submitted by[?]: Conservative Republican Party
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill is a resolution. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: May 3815
Description[?]:
| CULTURE Sekowo’s culture is largely based on that of the Ryukyu Islands, primarily the Ryukyu Kingdom and the Okinawa Prefecture, with a large number of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican, primarily Mayan, influences, as well as some Chinese and other East Asian influences. BRIEF PRE-GAME HISTORY The first recorded events in Sekowan history are represented by the old Orinco civilization, based on RL Mayan civilization, which flourished in antiquity. Sekowo was first unified under the Orinco-led Tsekwon Empire, which lasted until 589 when the Empire collapsed into a number of independent kingdoms and city-states. In the 13th century most of Sekowo was conquered by the Empire of Gao-Soto (RL Medieval Japan/Imperial China), until Gao-Soto was conquered and colonized by Luthori and Sekowo again entered a period of disunity. The nation was again unified under the Kunihito (Japonic) Kingdom of Sekowo (based on the Ryukyu Kingdom) in the 17th century, which was to last until 1875. During the Kingdom of Sekowo the nation was brought under the colonial control of Egelion, and the colony was later transferred under the control of Rildanor. In 2193 Sekowo gained its independence as the Union of Sekowo. After a vass debate in the government in 3814, the people have decided to be more of a Republic forming the Republic of Sekowo GOVERNMENT The government of Sekowo shall be defined as a Republic. Just like the RL America, Sekowo will have a President who will be the HoS, a Sessei who will be the HoG, and a Kokkai which is the governing body of the nation. The President will be the Chief of State, symbolizing the people of the nation, but will have political powers. He will also be the Chief Executive appointing his Cabinet to advise, and also appoint any other organizational Dirtector, Secretary, Etc. He will decide the all diplomatic relations with foreign nations. The president is in charge of the Sekowan Armed Forces: the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The president decides where troops shall be stationed, where ships shall be sent, and how weapons shall be used. All military generals and admirals take their orders from the President. The Sessei will be the President of the Kokkai. He will lead the Kokkai in debates, voting, etc. He is the second in command of the Sekowan Presidency. The Sessei shall advise the President and also form programs for the help of the general public. The Kokkai shall consist of 500 members, 250 in the House of Representatives and 250 in the Senate. They shall make the laws of the land for the greater good. MILITARY The military has had a pass of demilitarization, and other forms of illegal actions. The military is controlled and led by the President, with Generals and other officers. The size of the military shall no exceed 2-5 million soldiers. ETHNICITY Sekowan = Ryukyuan people Kunihito = Japanese Gao-Showa = East Asians Orinco = Mayans Shinjalans = Amerindians Sécowonnais = Francophone Metis people Klikut = Inuit Kazulians = Scandinavians Solentians = Maltese & Greco-Roman ~Percentages of the Population~ Sekowans = 61% Orincos = 16% Sécowonnais = 7% Other Shinjalans = 5% Other Gao-Showans = 3% Klikut = 2% Kazulians = 2% Solentians = 1% Other = 1% *Please note, these numbers, while not stagnate, should not fluctuate wildly. Large demographic changes should only occur with an extensive RP, and consent of all involved. The Sekowans constitute the dominant ethnic group in Sekowo. They are a subdivision of the Kunihito (Japanese) ethnicity, which is itself a part of the Gao-Showa (East Asian) meta-ethnicity. Sekowans are based on the Ryukyuan people in culture and appearance, and most are adherents to the Sekowan version of Kamism (Shinto), which is based on the Ryukyuan religion, and to Cheng Daenism (Mahayana Buddhism), as well as to Guidao (Taoism) and Jienism (Confucianism). Unlike other Kunihito (Japanese) peoples, Sekowans also have heavy Indralan (Chinese) influences. The Orincos are the largest ethnic minority in Sekowo, which was in antiquity the cradle of Orinco civilization. Orincos are based on contemporary Mayans, and most speak the Orinco language (Mayan languages). Most Orincos adhere to Orinco Polytheism (Mayan Religion), although many also practice Kamism (Shinto), Daenism (Buddhism), or Hosianism (Christianity). Orincos belong to the Shinjalan ethnic group, which includes other ethnicities based on RL pre-Columbian Mesoamericans. The Sécowonnais are a mixed ethnic group, a legacy of Sekowo’s colonial history. They are based on various RL Metis groups, and they speak Canrillaise (French) and related languages. Most Sécowonnais adhere to Hosianism (Christianity), and many also adhere to Kamism (Shinto), Daenism (Buddhism), or Orinco Polytheism (Mayan Religion). The Klikut are a small minority in Sekowo, and they are distantly related to the Orincos. The Klikut are considered a part of the Shinjalan ethnicity. LANGUAGE Sekowan language = Ryukyuan languages (mainly Okinawan) Kunikata = Standard Japanese Orinco = Mayan languages Tsekwon = conlang (http://particracy.wikia.com/wiki/Tsekwon) Shinjalan languages = Mesoamerican languages Canrillaise = French Klikut = Inuktitut The most widely spoken language in Sekowo is the Sekowan language, a member of the Gao-Indralan language family and closely related to Kunikata (Japanese). Sekowan is usually considered a dialect of Kunikata, and thus is used mostly in informal contexts, while Kunikata is the official language and the language of the upper class and the academia. Classical Kunikata (Classical Japanese), the lingua franca of Dovani during the Middle Ages, is sometimes used as a language of prestige and higher learning. Orinco is the largest minority language in Sekowo, and it is the primary language of the Orinco ethnic group. Other Shinjalan languages are spoken by their respective ethnicities. Tsekwon is the classical language of the Orinco people, and besides its role as the liturgical language of Orinco Polytheism it is sometimes used as a language of prestige by the Orincos. Canrillaise and related languages are spoken by the Sécowonnais people, a legacy of the colonial period in Sekowan history, although most Sécowonnais are now fluent in Kunikata, with Canrillaise restricted to informal contexts. The Klikut speak the Klikut (Inuktitut) language, although its use is in decline in Sekowo, as most Klikut now speak Kunikata. RELIGION Kamism = Shinto Daenism = Buddhism Cheng = Mahayana Guidao = Taoism & Chinese Folk Religion Jienism = Confucianism Orinco Polytheism = Mayan Religion Hosianism = Christianity Theognosian Church = Roman Catholic Church The most widely practiced religion in Sekowo is the Sekowan version of Kamism, based on the Ryukyuan Religion. Sekowan Kamism differs from the mainstream version of the religion in numerous aspects, primarily the belief in the spiritual superiority of women. Other Gao-Showan (East Asian) religions are all practiced in Sekowo, and owing to their non-exclusive nature, they are usually practiced in syncretism. In spite of this, most Sekowans, while to a large extent identifying with one or more of the Gao-Showan religions, do not hold any form of religious beliefs; religious affiliation is more a matter of culture and occasionally participation in religious rituals. Thus it would be safe to state that most Sekowans can be classified as Atheists/Agnostics. Orincos mostly adhere to Orinco Polytheism, based on RL Mayan religion. Orinco Polytheism has a large pantheon of gods and heroes, and a central aspect of the religion is sacrifice, including blood sacrifice. Hosianism is a religion founded in 1 CE which believes Eliyahu of Yishelem to be the Spirit of God and the Saviour of mankind. The largest Hosian denomination in Sekowo is the Theognosian Church, based on the RL Roman Catholic Church. Most Hosians in Sekowo belong to the Sécowonnais ethnicity. NAMING Characters should have mostly Ryukyuan and Japanese names, with a small number of Mayan, French, or Ainu names. It is recommended that party names are in Japanese or one of the Ryukyuan languages. |
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