User:TheMiroliNationalist/Culture of Dalton

Dalton-Arika has a unique and developed. culture Many cultural traits are only seen in Daltonese-Arikan culture, but Daltonese-Arikan culture is influenced by the cultures of Greece, Serbia, Vardar Macedonia, Russia and Georgia. The symbols of Dalton-Arika are especially influenced by Russian Imperial symbolism. Daltonese-Arikan architecture is similar to Macedonian architecture. As well as this, the music and names of Dalton-Arika are same as Macedonian names, since Macedonian is the most commonly spoken language. The people of Dalton-Arika, most of whom are Macedonian Slavs, usually live a "Macedonian Lifestyle". Despite this, there is fundamental differences between Daltonese and Macedonian culture. Daltonese-Arikan culture shows traits no seen in any other cultures, as well as this, it is more influenced by Greek and Russian culture.

The Flag
The flag of Dalton-Arika was chosen to represent the state. It is a verticle tricolour of red, blue and white. It was adopted as the national flag on the 15th June 2012 where it replaced the previous "Charlie Flag". Red, blue and white are the three pan-slavic colours. The colours where chosen to represent the Slavic people and culture of Dalton-Arika. It was deisgned by Robert Garside and was not based off any existing flag. The flag of Dalton-Arika uses the same colours as the Flag of Subenia.

The Coat of Arms
The Coat of Arms of Dalton-Arika features a gold double headed eagle, similar to the Coat of Arms of Montenegro and New Canada. The lack of a crown represents that Dalton-Arika is subordinate to New Canada. The rooster in the centre represents strength and curage in hardship. The colours represent no matter how much darkness is around, there is always hope of light and triumph.

Langauge
Maceodnian is the most commonly spoken langauge in Dalton-Arika, it is spoken primally in Dalton Oblast. Daltonese English is a dialect of English spoekn in Dalton-Arika. English is spoken only by the government and in the Oblast of Cowenhasse. The Daltonese language is a South Slavic Constructed langauge, designed to unite Dalton-Arika under one langauge. It is still in developement. The Latin letters "Ƃ" and "Ƌ" are only used in Daltonese, and do not feature in another language.

Religion
Although Dalton-Arika is a Secular State, Orthodox Christianity is the majority religion of the Daltonese-Arikan people. The Orthodox Oblast of Arika is based around Orthodox Christianity. Although all religions are accepted in Arika, it is officially Orthodox as it is the religious centre of Dalton-Arika, and is home to the Arikan Orthodox Church, which is made up by several wooden churches on Matua island.

Video hosting
Dalton-Arika has its own video hosting site known as Pig Tube (Daltonese:Svinaš Travat). It is used for free video hosting in Dalton-Arika.

Cuisine
Traditional Macedonian dishes such as Tavče Gravče and Turli Tava are popular dishes in Dalton-Arika, and help make up traditional Daltonese-Arikan Cuisine. As well as this, dishes such as Daltonese Salad, Parčinja and Daltonese Ḱatet are not seen in any other cultures. These dishes where developed by Bill Hamilton, a chef and Step-Grandfather of Robert Garside.

Ḱatet
Daltonese Ḱatet is similar to the Georgian dish Khinkali, but is different as it uses Tomatoes, Basil, Onion, Cheese and herbs for the filling. Ḱatet is traditionally smaller than Khinkali, and is made with wholemeal flour, giving it its "brownish" colour, where as Khinkali is usually whiter. A variant of Ḱatet uses Salsa and Cheese for the filling.

Daltonese Salad
The main ingredients of a Daltonese Salad is Spinach and Lettuce. A Daltonese Salad also contains Pasta, Parmesan, Feta, Croutons and Salad Dressing. The dressing used is usually Caesar Dressing.

Parčinja
Parčinja is are Daltonese side dish made of thick potato slices which are fried and served with a sprinkling of salt and malt vinegar.

Camping and Caravaning
Camping and Caravaning is very popular in Dalton-Arika. Caravanning is a traditional part of Daltonese-Arikanculture. There is a camping-caravan site on the Ohrid coast, in Dalton-Arika.