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After Islam, Christianity is the second largest religious group, amounting to roughly 13% of the population. Christianity was first spread by the Qian dynasty during the viceroyalty period, as a way to balance the Muslim majority and create discord in the population. The [[Democratic Christian Church of Daxia and the East|Church of the East]] established as many as five dioceses on the area they were allowed to proselityze in, much to the chagrin of Islamic authorities. Christianity is predominantly practiced by people belonging to ethnic minority groups such as the Kassar people(who are exclusively Christian), the Tauqi and Yue; the government apparatus during the early Qian protectorate featured many bureaucrats who were both Christian and from a minority group. Christianity is a recognized minority religion and has protected status in Rusana.

==Culture==

The culture of Rusana has been most shaped by cultural currents from the pre-islamic period, its Islamic traditions dating to the Muslim conquest and by its interactions with the [[Daxia]]n dynasties to the east. Ancient states like [[Nasrad]] had a long heritage of sculpting, metalworking, stonemasonry and architecture that were directly adopted by the [[Oduniyyad Caliphate|Oduniyyad]] dynasty and modified with Islamic motifs and techniques brought from the cradle of Islam in the west of [[Audonia]]. The high point of Rusana's cultural development came about after the eclipse of the [[Oduniyyad Caliphate|Oduniyyad]] dynasty, which had become withdrawn and suspicious of foreign influences and as a result frowned on new developments. The emirate and taifa period saw a resurgence of art as there was an availability of patronage by local rulers, such that talent from many places could find a patron even in smaller courts. Many sculptures of Muslim rulers comes from this period, as the Islamic tradition of not depicting the visages of rulers to prevent idolatry was increasingly ignored.

The culture of Rusana has been most shaped by cultural currents from the pre-islamic period, its Islamic traditions dating to the Muslim conquest and by its interactions with the [[Daxia]]n dynasties to the east. Ancient states like [[Nasrad]] had a long heritage of sculpting, metalworking, stonemasonry and architecture that were directly adopted by the [[Oduniyyad Caliphate|Oduniyyad]] dynasty and modified with Islamic motifs and techniques brought from the cradle of Islam in the west of [[Audonia]]. The high point of Rusana's cultural development came about after the eclipse of the [[Oduniyyad Caliphate|Oduniyyad]] dynasty, which had become withdrawn and suspicious of foreign influences and as a result frowned on new developments. The emirate and taifa period saw a resurgence of art as there was an availability of patronage by local rulers, such that talent from many places could find a patron even in smaller courts. Many sculptures and paintings of Muslim rulers comes from this period, as the Islamic tradition of not depicting the visages of rulers to prevent idolatry was increasingly ignored. Miniature painting was created at the court of Lakdu and the old masters were able to foster students and pass on their craft thanks to the sultans of Lakdu. During the viceroyalty period, the Qian built many edifices that combined Islamic elements such as tiled interiors with their own native [[Daxia]]n architectural elements; regrettably many examples of this architecture were destroyed by the Islamists during the [[Rusani Civil War|civil war]].

===Music===

[[File:Sassanid_Music_Plate_7thcentury.jpg|thumb|Rusani orchestra from the Menguzid period]]

Traditional Rusani music is known as dastgah, it is vocal based, accompanied by multiple string and wind instruments, as well as percussions. The kings of Nasrad maintained elaborate orchestras to play for them and high dignitaries. A less sumptuous version of dastgah was common in towns and villages, sometimes performers would sing with a single {{wp|Qanun}} as accompaniment. The tradition of the dastgah orchestra was not lost with the Muslim invasions, different tones and elements from western [[Audonia]]n music were integrated into the whole. The Muslim takeover had the unintended benefit of making music more accessible to the masses as religious festivals and public displays of piety became far more common, all to the sound of music.

Traditional Rusani music is known as dastgah, it is vocal based, accompanied by multiple string and wind instruments, as well as percussions. Dastgah as is modernly understood began in the courts of Nasrad. The kings of Nasrad maintained elaborate orchestras to play for them and high dignitaries. A less sumptuous version of dastgah was common in towns and villages, sometimes performers would sing with a single {{wp|Qanun}} as accompaniment. The tradition of the dastgah orchestra was not lost with the Muslim invasions, different tones and elements from western [[Audonia]]n music were integrated into the whole, and a form of military band based around the musical traditions of Dastgah were in use among Rusani armies. The Muslim takeover had the unintended benefit of making music more accessible to the masses as religious festivals and public displays of piety became far more common, all celebrated to the sound of music.

Contact with foreign influences added new instruments to the music scene such as the [[Daxia]]n gong and wind chimes and Burgoignesc lutes. Rusana's widespread religiosity has stunted the penetration of 'western' music styles, it is seen as threatening the moral fiber of the young and fundamentally irreligious, ~~nonetheless it~~ is available in parts of the capital and the southern governorates which tend toward being more liberal.

Contact with foreign influences added new instruments to the music scene such as the [[Daxia]]n gong and wind chimes and [[Burgoignesc]] lutes and guitars. Rusana's widespread religiosity has stunted the penetration of 'western' music styles, it is seen as threatening the moral fiber of the young and fundamentally irreligious. One notable exception was a presentation of [[Shon Iksung]], invited to perform at the Tabish Theater by the Emir of Ghanim. Iksung's performance leaving such a mark on the attendees that soon after the piano began making appearances among Dastgah performance groups. Modern western music is available in parts of the capital and in the southern governorates which tend toward being more liberal.

===Cuisine===

[[File:Horsemeat_platter.jpg|thumb|A platter of horse meat served cold. There are three types on the platter: tripe on the left, roasted in the middle, and sausage on the right.]]

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 After Islam, Christianity is the second largest religious group, amounting to roughly 13% of the population. Christianity was first spread by the Qian dynasty during the viceroyalty period, as a way to balance the Muslim majority and create discord in the population. The [[Democratic Christian Church of Daxia and the East|Church of the East]] established as many as five dioceses on the area they were allowed to proselityze in, much to the chagrin of Islamic authorities. Christianity is predominantly practiced by people belonging to ethnic minority groups such as the Kassar people(who are exclusively Christian), the Tauqi and Yue; the government apparatus during the early Qian protectorate featured many bureaucrats who were both Christian and from a minority group. Christianity is a recognized minority religion and has protected status in Rusana.
 ==Culture==
-The culture of Rusana has been most shaped by cultural currents from the pre-islamic period, its Islamic traditions dating to the Muslim conquest and by its interactions with the [[Daxia]]n dynasties to the east. Ancient states like [[Nasrad]] had a long heritage of sculpting, metalworking, stonemasonry and architecture that were directly adopted by the [[Oduniyyad Caliphate|Oduniyyad]] dynasty and modified with Islamic motifs and techniques brought from the cradle of Islam in the west of [[Audonia]]. The high point of Rusana's cultural development came about after the eclipse of the [[Oduniyyad Caliphate|Oduniyyad]] dynasty, which had become withdrawn and suspicious of foreign influences and as a result frowned on new developments. The emirate and taifa period saw a resurgence of art as there was an availability of patronage by local rulers, such that talent from many places could find a patron even in smaller courts. Many sculptures of Muslim rulers comes from this period, as the Islamic tradition of not depicting the visages of rulers to prevent idolatry was increasingly ignored.
+The culture of Rusana has been most shaped by cultural currents from the pre-islamic period, its Islamic traditions dating to the Muslim conquest and by its interactions with the [[Daxia]]n dynasties to the east. Ancient states like [[Nasrad]] had a long heritage of sculpting, metalworking, stonemasonry and architecture that were directly adopted by the [[Oduniyyad Caliphate|Oduniyyad]] dynasty and modified with Islamic motifs and techniques brought from the cradle of Islam in the west of [[Audonia]]. The high point of Rusana's cultural development came about after the eclipse of the [[Oduniyyad Caliphate|Oduniyyad]] dynasty, which had become withdrawn and suspicious of foreign influences and as a result frowned on new developments. The emirate and taifa period saw a resurgence of art as there was an availability of patronage by local rulers, such that talent from many places could find a patron even in smaller courts. Many sculptures and paintings of Muslim rulers comes from this period, as the Islamic tradition of not depicting the visages of rulers to prevent idolatry was increasingly ignored. Miniature painting was created at the court of Lakdu and the old masters were able to foster students and pass on their craft thanks to the sultans of Lakdu. During the viceroyalty period, the Qian built many edifices that combined Islamic elements such as tiled interiors with their own native [[Daxia]]n architectural elements; regrettably many examples of this architecture were destroyed by the Islamists during the [[Rusani Civil War|civil war]].
 ===Music===
 [[File:Sassanid_Music_Plate_7thcentury.jpg|thumb|Rusani orchestra from the Menguzid period]]
-Traditional Rusani music is known as dastgah, it is vocal based, accompanied by multiple string and wind instruments, as well as percussions. The kings of Nasrad maintained elaborate orchestras to play for them and high dignitaries. A less sumptuous version of dastgah was common in towns and villages, sometimes performers would sing with a single {{wp|Qanun}} as accompaniment. The tradition of the dastgah orchestra was not lost with the Muslim invasions, different tones and elements from western [[Audonia]]n music were integrated into the whole. The Muslim takeover had the unintended benefit of making music more accessible to the masses as religious festivals and public displays of piety became far more common, all to the sound of music.
+Traditional Rusani music is known as dastgah, it is vocal based, accompanied by multiple string and wind instruments, as well as percussions. Dastgah as is modernly understood began in the courts of Nasrad. The kings of Nasrad maintained elaborate orchestras to play for them and high dignitaries. A less sumptuous version of dastgah was common in towns and villages, sometimes performers would sing with a single {{wp|Qanun}} as accompaniment. The tradition of the dastgah orchestra was not lost with the Muslim invasions, different tones and elements from western [[Audonia]]n music were integrated into the whole, and a form of military band based around the musical traditions of Dastgah were in use among Rusani armies. The Muslim takeover had the unintended benefit of making music more accessible to the masses as religious festivals and public displays of piety became far more common, all celebrated to the sound of music.
-Contact with foreign influences added new instruments to the music scene such as the [[Daxia]]n gong and wind chimes and Burgoignesc lutes. Rusana's widespread religiosity has stunted the penetration of 'western' music styles, it is seen as threatening the moral fiber of the young and fundamentally irreligious, nonetheless it is available in parts of the capital and the southern governorates which tend toward being more liberal.
+Contact with foreign influences added new instruments to the music scene such as the [[Daxia]]n gong and wind chimes and [[Burgoignesc]] lutes and guitars. Rusana's widespread religiosity has stunted the penetration of 'western' music styles, it is seen as threatening the moral fiber of the young and fundamentally irreligious. One notable exception was a presentation of [[Shon Iksung]], invited to perform at the Tabish Theater by the Emir of Ghanim. Iksung's performance leaving such a mark on the attendees that soon after the piano began making appearances among Dastgah performance groups. Modern western music is available in parts of the capital and in the southern governorates which tend toward being more liberal.
 ===Cuisine===
 [[File:Horsemeat_platter.jpg|thumb|A platter of horse meat served cold. There are three types on the platter: tripe on the left, roasted in the middle, and sausage on the right.]]

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