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Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa (The Great Ocean of Kiwa) was a Polynesian cultural thalattocracy from approximately 500 CE to 1590 CE when it it's last sovereign territories full under the sway of the [[Daxia#Qian_Dynasty_(1550-1946)|Qian dynasty of Daxia]]. The Polynesian islands in the [[Polynesian Sea]] and [[Okatian Sea]] flourished under the empires approach of political decentralization, economic dynamism, societal hierarchies, and remarkable cultural achievements. At the heart of Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa's political structure were a class of hereditary ''ariki'' (chiefs) who ruled independent chiefdoms. The ''akiri'', where vessels of the tribe's ''mana'', a spiritual force in the Polynesian canon, and they wielded both political and spiritual authority. Their legitimacy was reinforced by a system of sacred prohibitions and restrictions that regulated social behavior and maintained social order called ''tapu''. While each chiefdom operated autonomously, a sophisticated system of inter-island alliances fostered cooperation and exchange. These alliances, often forged through marriage, trade, and shared ancestry, created a sense of unity and common purpose within the thatalocrassy. | Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa (The Great Ocean of Kiwa) was a Polynesian cultural thalattocracy from approximately 500 CE to 1590 CE when it it's last sovereign territories full under the sway of the [[Daxia#Qian_Dynasty_(1550-1946)|Qian dynasty of Daxia]]. The Polynesian islands in the [[Polynesian Sea]] and [[Okatian Sea]] flourished under the empires approach of political decentralization, economic dynamism, societal hierarchies, and remarkable cultural achievements. At the heart of Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa's political structure were a class of hereditary ''ariki'' (chiefs) who ruled independent chiefdoms. The ''akiri'', where vessels of the tribe's ''{{wp|Mana_(Oceanian_cultures)|mana}}'', a spiritual force in the Polynesian canon, and they wielded both political and spiritual authority. Their legitimacy was reinforced by a system of sacred prohibitions and restrictions that regulated social behavior and maintained social order called ''tapu''. While each chiefdom operated autonomously, a sophisticated system of inter-island alliances fostered cooperation and exchange. These alliances, often forged through marriage, trade, and shared ancestry, created a sense of unity and common purpose within the thatalocrassy. | ||
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The societal structure of Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa was hierarchical, with chiefs and priests occupying the highest echelons. Warriors, artisans, and commoners formed the lower tiers of this social pyramid. Despite this hierarchy, communal living and shared responsibility were fundamental to Polynesian society. People lived in close-knit villages, working together to cultivate crops, fish, and build canoes. The intergenerational sharing of knowledge, history, and genealogy was primarily through oral tradition, with professional storytellers and poets preserving the cultural heritage of the tribe's of the empire. | The societal structure of Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa was hierarchical, with chiefs and priests occupying the highest echelons. Warriors, artisans, and commoners formed the lower tiers of this social pyramid. Despite this hierarchy, communal living and shared responsibility were fundamental to Polynesian society. People lived in close-knit villages, working together to cultivate crops, fish, and build canoes. The intergenerational sharing of knowledge, history, and genealogy was primarily through oral tradition, with professional storytellers and poets preserving the cultural heritage of the tribe's of the empire. | ||
Religion and spirituality was a part of every aspect of life in Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa. Ancestral spirits were revered, and rituals and ceremonies were performed to appease the gods and ensure the well-being of the community. The natural world, with its cycles of life and death, held profound spiritual significance for the Polynesian people. Elaborate rituals, often involving offerings of food, flowers, and other precious objects, were conducted to maintain harmony between the human and spiritual realms. | Religion and spirituality was a part of every aspect of life in Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa. Ancestral spirits were revered, and rituals and ceremonies were performed to appease the gods and ensure the well-being of the community. The natural world, with its cycles of life and death, held profound spiritual significance for the Polynesian people. Elaborate rituals, often involving offerings of food, flowers, and other precious objects, were conducted to maintain harmony between the human and spiritual realms. | ||
===Early modern history=== | ===Early modern history=== | ||
{{Further|Timeline_of_major_world_events#Early_modern_history|Daxia#Qian_Dynasty_(1550-1946)|Burgoignesc_colonial_empire}} | {{Further|Timeline_of_major_world_events#Early_modern_history|Daxia#Qian_Dynasty_(1550-1946)|Burgoignesc_colonial_empire}} | ||
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====Qian overlordship==== | ====Qian overlordship==== | ||
The island of Sudmoll was first visited and recorded by [[Occidental]]s when it was recounted by [[Pelaxia]]n or [[Cartadania]]n fishermen in the late 1480s. It remained obscure to them for the next 100 yrs as it was beyond reasonable travel and the tribes were hostile to foreigners. | The island of Sudmoll was first visited and recorded by [[Occidental]]s when it was recounted by [[Pelaxia]]n or [[Cartadania]]n fishermen in the late 1480s. It remained obscure to them for the next 100 yrs as it was beyond reasonable travel and the tribes were hostile to foreigners. | ||
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On January 4th, [[1763]], a typhoon hit the island and killed about 75 people, over 50 pf them native. The towns folk of St. Giles and St. Matius gathered to help the natives rebuild their villages and the natoves in turn helped the [[Bergendii]] rebuild the damaged buildings in those towns. The denizens of the impacted occidental towns and the native villages gathered on February 20th and held a feast of gratitude for each other. The day has since become a holiday in Sudmoll called ''Jour de fraternitee'' ([[Ænglish language|Ænglish]]: Fraternity Day) and celebrates the unity of [[Vallos]]oise and [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] culture with pageants and recitations held in both languages in the town squares and then families retire home to have a family meal and share what they are grateful for. | On January 4th, [[1763]], a typhoon hit the island and killed about 75 people, over 50 pf them native. The towns folk of St. Giles and St. Matius gathered to help the natives rebuild their villages and the natoves in turn helped the [[Bergendii]] rebuild the damaged buildings in those towns. The denizens of the impacted occidental towns and the native villages gathered on February 20th and held a feast of gratitude for each other. The day has since become a holiday in Sudmoll called ''Jour de fraternitee'' ([[Ænglish language|Ænglish]]: Fraternity Day) and celebrates the unity of [[Vallos]]oise and [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] culture with pageants and recitations held in both languages in the town squares and then families retire home to have a family meal and share what they are grateful for. | ||
===Late modern period=== | ===Late modern period=== | ||
{{Further|Timeline_of_major_world_events#Late_modern_history}} | {{Further|Timeline_of_major_world_events#Late_modern_history|First Great War|Second Great War}} | ||
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File:FortMcKinley.jpg|Sudmolloise troops defending the island in the [[Second Great War]], [[ | File:Eight-Nation_Alliance_around_1900.jpg|Burgoignesc naval infantry disembarkig during training on Sudmoll during the [[First Great War]], [[1898]]. | ||
File:1900_China_war,_burning_of_the_Temple.jpg|Burgoignesc soldiers putting out a fire after a [[Caphiria]]n naval raid on Sudmoll during the [[First Great War]], [[1899]]. | |||
File:Massacres_of_Christians_by_heathen_Chinese,_and_horrors_of_the_Boxers;_containing_a_complete_history_of_the_Boxers;_the_Tai-Ping_insurrection_and_massacres_of_the_foreign_ministers;_manners,_customs_(14776871545).jpg|Burgoignesc fleet off the waters of Sudmoll during the [[First Great War]], [[1900]]. | |||
File:French_Colonial_Infantry_Marching_through_the_French_Concession,_Tientsin.jpg|Burgoignesc soldiers in a recruitment parade during the [[First Great War]], [[1900]]. | |||
File:Tong._-_Les_engins_d'accompagnement_(du_4-1_Etranger).jpg|[[Yonderre|"Volonderre"]] unit stationed in Sudmoll showing off their firepower in [[1931]], during the interwar period. | |||
File:FortMcKinley.jpg|Sudmolloise troops defending the island in the [[Second Great War]], [[1943]]. | |||
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In [[1876]], Sudmoll's status shifted from a colony to a province within the newly unified [[Burgundie]]. This brought about increased self-governance, representation in the national parliament, and economic integration. However, the transition was not without its challenges. The legacy of colonialism persisted, with social and economic disparities between the Iti people and [[Bergendii]] settlers remaining a significant issue. The Iti population, while granted political rights, continued to face discrimination and marginalization in various spheres of life. During the [[First Great War]], Sudmoll played a strategic role due to its proximity to the shipping lanes of [[Caphiria]]n [[Escal]]. The island served as a naval base and coaling station for the [[Navy of Burgundie]], facilitating operations in the [[Polynesia]]n region. Sudmolloise men were conscripted into the [[Burgoignesc Security Forces|Burgoignesc military]], and the island's economy was geared towards supporting the war effort. The war's impact was felt deeply in Sudmoll, with many young men losing their lives and the local economy suffering from wartime disruptions. The interwar period was a time of relative peace and prosperity for Sudmoll. The island's economy diversified, with tourism and agriculture becoming increasingly important, with many veterans who had served on the island from other parts of [[Burgundie]] returning with their wives and families, and some veterans buying cheaper plots of land to farm to get away from the hustle and bustle of the [[Culture in Burgundie#Hyper-urbanization|hyper-urban]] [[Burgoignesc Metropole]]. The Iti people continued to assert their cultural identity, and their political representation grew stronger. However, social tensions remained, with ongoing debates about land ownership, resource allocation, and the rights of indigenous people. The outbreak of the [[Second Great War]] once again thrust Sudmoll into the global conflict. The island became a battleground as [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] and Coalition forces clashed over control of the [[Polynesian Sea|Polynesian]] and [[Okatian Sea]]s. Sudmoll suffered significant damage during the war from [[Caphiria]]n and [[Daxia]]n naval and areal bombardments, with many lives lost and infrastructure destroyed, but it was never occupied. However, the war also brought about unexpected opportunities. The influx of military personnel and the need for wartime production stimulated the local economy and created new jobs. | |||
===Contemporary period=== | ===Contemporary period=== | ||
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===Agriculture=== | ===Agriculture=== | ||
{{wp|taro}}, {{wp|yams}}, {{wp|breadfruit}}, and {{wp|bananas}}. | |||
===Tourism and hospitality=== | ===Tourism and hospitality=== | ||
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Sudmoll has, in recent years become known for {{wpl|whale watching}}: {{wpl|Humpback whale}}s come and reproduce here between July and October within easy sighting distance from the beaches. | Sudmoll has, in recent years become known for {{wpl|whale watching}}: {{wpl|Humpback whale}}s come and reproduce here between July and October within easy sighting distance from the beaches. | ||
The island's unspoiled nature in the form of its lush forests and numerous wildlife, its [[Daxia]]n and [[Loa]] ruins and various extravagant villas constructed on the island by rich [[Burgoigniacs]] have drawn visitors to the island since the 19th century, with various writers, poets and painters bringing the island to the public eye over the years. | The island's unspoiled nature in the form of its lush forests and numerous wildlife, its [[Daxia]]n and [[Loa]] ruins and various extravagant villas constructed on the island by rich [[Burgoigniacs]] have drawn visitors to the island since the 19th century, with various writers, poets and painters bringing the island to the public eye over the years. | ||
====Criticism==== | ====Criticism==== | ||
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====Paper milling==== | ====Paper milling==== | ||
====Mining==== | ====Mining==== | ||
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====Drilling==== | ====Drilling==== | ||
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The Pisciculture sector brings in about $35 million each year to the island and employs 173 people directly. | The Pisciculture sector brings in about $35 million each year to the island and employs 173 people directly. | ||
===Artisanal/heritage industries=== | ===Artisanal/heritage industries=== | ||
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File:Hon_Nanaia_Mahuta.jpg|{{wp|Tā moko}}, Iti tattooing | |||
File:Maori_dancers.jpg|Haka dancers | |||
File:Dancer,_Tuvalu_stage,_2011_Pasifika_festival.jpg|{{wp|Fakaseasea}} dancer | |||
File:Opal_Armband_800pix.jpg|Opal jewelry | |||
File:Pendanr_(hei-tiki)_LACMA_M.71.73.156_(1_of_2).jpg|Hei-tiki pendant made out of {{wp|Pounamu}}, {{wp|Pounamu}} jewelry is culutrally significant to Sudmoll]] | |||
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The artisanal and heritage industries encompassing traditional crafts like wood carving, weaving, {{wp|Tā moko}} (native tattoos), and jewelry making, as well as cultural performances such as music, dance (especially the {{wp|Haka}} and {{wp|Fakaseasea}}), storytelling, and authentic Iti cuisine. These industries provide livelihoods for approximately 5,000 Iti people, roughly 10% of the island's workforce. They are valued at $20 million in annual exports. These practices are deeply intertwined with Iti culture, serving as a tangible expression of the island's history, traditions, and spiritual beliefs. By preserving and promoting these industries, the [[Government of Burgundie]] has safeguarded the cultural heritage of the Iti people in a mutually beneficial way. The Sudmolloise government recognizes the importance of these sectors and has since the end of the [[Second Great War]] implemented initiatives like financial assistance programs, cultural centers, and festivals to support their growth and development, ensuring a sustainable future for both the Iti people and the island's unique heritage which has been a huge driver for the tourism industry. | |||
===Science and research=== | ===Science and research=== | ||