Culture Analysis of Caldonia Dee Dee Paik & Soobin Bae

Religion - Caldonianism Polytheistic - has 4 Gods God of water, earth/ mountains, fire, relation Believe these gods will bring them what they need and give them knowledge in order to survive Also believe that these 4 gods were the creators of the world. Has to go to village meetings every Monday with neighbors to thank the gods for the week before, and to wish them for a good new start Polytheistic - has 4 Gods God of water, earth/ mountains, fire, relation Believe these gods will bring them what they need and give them knowledge in order to survive Also believe that these 4 gods were the creators of the world. Has to go to village meetings every Monday with neighbors to thank the gods for the week before, and to wish them for a good new start

Language - Caldonian Unique and ancient Passed down on for thousands of years from the Acunians Writing is mainly symbols Has different tones for communicating to adults and children Everyone in the country has the same pronunciation because they are all mingled together, and are not separated Unique and ancient Passed down on for thousands of years from the Acunians Writing is mainly symbols Has different tones for communicating to adults and children Everyone in the country has the same pronunciation because they are all mingled together, and are not separated

Food Raise many crops due to the rich resources Has abundant special fruits Weather is very humid Another main food is fish; due to the ocean surrounding them and rivers Many enjoy eating fish On special occasions they would always grill the biggest fish or squid and garnish it with fruits Raise many crops due to the rich resources Has abundant special fruits Weather is very humid Another main food is fish; due to the ocean surrounding them and rivers Many enjoy eating fish On special occasions they would always grill the biggest fish or squid and garnish it with fruits

National Sport Rewposa (Water basketball/netball) Three players in a team (two teams of three) Teams have to consist of the same gender Make artificial pools that are 3 meters deep The goals (basket) are just wooden hoops attached to pillars The players cannot bump into each other The ball is the size of a volleyball and is made of rubber Can use any part of their body to pass or shoot the ball The pool is shaped like a capital “N” Rewposa (Water basketball/netball) Three players in a team (two teams of three) Teams have to consist of the same gender Make artificial pools that are 3 meters deep The goals (basket) are just wooden hoops attached to pillars The players cannot bump into each other The ball is the size of a volleyball and is made of rubber Can use any part of their body to pass or shoot the ball The pool is shaped like a capital “N”

Traditions All boys and girls at age 15 need to enter the navy service practice Boys for 4 years and girls for 2 years Special medals are given to everyone who finish successfully A man’s partial job is always being in the navy force Has a ceremony every year to celebrate the birth of the four gods People are very polite and calm Marriage is an important event in this culture All boys and girls at age 15 need to enter the navy service practice Boys for 4 years and girls for 2 years Special medals are given to everyone who finish successfully A man’s partial job is always being in the navy force Has a ceremony every year to celebrate the birth of the four gods People are very polite and calm Marriage is an important event in this culture

Caldonese Clothing Women and girls wear simple dresses that allow them to move around easily Made of cotton, covered with embroidery or patterns They always need to have their hair tied up in public Men and boys wear pants made of cotton and a brief loose shirt with a waistcoat Waistcoat is usually brightly colored Women and girls wear simple dresses that allow them to move around easily Made of cotton, covered with embroidery or patterns They always need to have their hair tied up in public Men and boys wear pants made of cotton and a brief loose shirt with a waistcoat Waistcoat is usually brightly colored

Holidays 6 major holidays: Celebration of the birth of the gods Birth of Caldonia Memorial day for the ancestors who were part of the navy The day when children boys and girls receive medals after finishing the navy service Rewposa Day Competition between the best teams in the country Color Week (Thanksgiving) Worship each 4 gods on separate days, do rituals For the last three days people hold festivals and carnivals People add color to their neighborhood 6 major holidays: Celebration of the birth of the gods Birth of Caldonia Memorial day for the ancestors who were part of the navy The day when children boys and girls receive medals after finishing the navy service Rewposa Day Competition between the best teams in the country Color Week (Thanksgiving) Worship each 4 gods on separate days, do rituals For the last three days people hold festivals and carnivals People add color to their neighborhood

Conservatism Caldonia has a unique culture people are satisfied with Do not go through a lot of change since Caldonia is not influenced by other countries Have always valued the navy and continue to practice the activities to train the navy Have abundant resources, so they believe that they do not have to trade or interact with foreign nations Devoted to the same polytheistic religion, Caldonianism Although there are some social differences, the gap between the social classes are not great Choose to stay the way they are = satisfied Caldonia has a unique culture people are satisfied with Do not go through a lot of change since Caldonia is not influenced by other countries Have always valued the navy and continue to practice the activities to train the navy Have abundant resources, so they believe that they do not have to trade or interact with foreign nations Devoted to the same polytheistic religion, Caldonianism Although there are some social differences, the gap between the social classes are not great Choose to stay the way they are = satisfied

Government Republic The voice of the people are more important Keep the nation stable and organized Listens to the voice of the people and keep them satisfied Allow people to believe in their state religion Those who are all 18+ are able to vote Regardless of gender and status The people elect their representatives or president Help the people achieve what they want in society (beneficial) Republic The voice of the people are more important Keep the nation stable and organized Listens to the voice of the people and keep them satisfied Allow people to believe in their state religion Those who are all 18+ are able to vote Regardless of gender and status The people elect their representatives or president Help the people achieve what they want in society (beneficial)

Houses Caldonia has a small population (closely packed together) Villages are close to places where people can easily get resources Villages are not completely spread out but are gathered in similar regions Easier to travel Caldonia is known for their colorful houses Part of their culture Caldonia has a small population (closely packed together) Villages are close to places where people can easily get resources Villages are not completely spread out but are gathered in similar regions Easier to travel Caldonia is known for their colorful houses Part of their culture