Culture of Wellmoore
The Culture of Wellmoore is the pattern of activity and symbolism associated with the Kingdom of Wellmoore, primarily being similar to western culture.
Language
The most widely spoken language in Wellmoore is English, being a national language. However Portuguese is the other national language, but is less spoken than English.
Music
National Anthem
The current National Anthem of Wellmoore is Life in Technicolor by Coldplay, until one is officially written.
Media and Broadcasting
News
Citizens of Wellmoore may read publishings from the Wellmoore News Association, the official news source of Wellmoore, online as and when they wish.
Politics & Government
The Crown and Parliament
The Kingdom of Wellmoore is a Constitutional Executive Monarchy, with the Monarch of Wellmoore holding significant (but not absolute) power over the nation. However the monarch doesn't always get involved in the day-to-day running of the nation and tends to leave that duty to the Prime Minister of Wellmoore.
HM's Government of Wellmoore has influence from the British Westminster System and consists of two houses, the House of Ministers and the House of Lords.
Honours System
The Wellmoorean Honours System is a means of rewarding individuals' personal bravery, achievement or service to the Kingdom of Wellmoore.
People may be nominated by public or private bodies within Wellmoore and meetings take place bi-annually to decided which of the nominees are to be given their nominated award by the currently serving monarch.
Religion
Wellmoore's a Pastafarian nation, in accordance with this the nation celebrates Pastafarian holidays.
Freedom of Religion is supported in the nation and citizens are encouraged to do their own research to help them find their own beliefs.
Symbols, Flag and Emblems
The two main national symbols are the Flag of Wellmoore and the National Coat of Arms. The Standards of the Monarch of Wellmoore and Prime Minister of Wellmoore may also be seen as sub symbols.
National Holidays
Name | Date | Celebrating |
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Founder's Day | 14 March | Foundation of Wellmoore |
Armed Forces Day | 16 March | Foundation of the Armed Forces of Wellmoore |