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Quetzen culture is significantly impacted by the country's location, as it historically served as a crossroads of the cultural influences of [[Varshan]]i and Nysdro-[[Cusinaut]]i traditions. Most notable among these influences are the [[M'acunism|M'acunist]] religion, the traditional belief system of the Quetzen people, which was almost certainly introduced after the first arrival of the Quetzen ancestors. Accordingly, though most Quetzens have a M'acunist theology, the form of worship tends to be closer to Varshani forms; the sacrifices made in Quetzenkel typically take place at elaborately built and decorated riverside temples than at any riverbank, as is the usual style of worship in Cusinaut. These types of commonalities extend far beyond religion, however. Quetzen cuisine is in many cases indistinguishable from Varshani cuisine, though the eating habits of the Quetzen are particularly unique. Quetzen music also follows the basic form of Varshani music while favoring subjects and lyrical styles more similar to those observed in [[Venua'tino]], suggesting their introduction during the period of Quetzen mercantile domination. | Quetzen culture is significantly impacted by the country's location, as it historically served as a crossroads of the cultural influences of [[Varshan]]i and Nysdro-[[Cusinaut]]i traditions. Most notable among these influences are the [[M'acunism|M'acunist]] religion, the traditional belief system of the Quetzen people, which was almost certainly introduced after the first arrival of the Quetzen ancestors. Accordingly, though most Quetzens have a M'acunist theology, the form of worship tends to be closer to Varshani forms; the sacrifices made in Quetzenkel typically take place at elaborately built and decorated riverside temples than at any riverbank, as is the usual style of worship in Cusinaut. These types of commonalities extend far beyond religion, however. Quetzen cuisine is in many cases indistinguishable from Varshani cuisine, though the eating habits of the Quetzen are particularly unique. Quetzen music also follows the basic form of Varshani music while favoring subjects and lyrical styles more similar to those observed in [[Venua'tino]], suggesting their introduction during the period of Quetzen mercantile domination. | ||
[[File:Suminoe Kyotei1.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Boat racing is the primary popular spectator sport in Quetzenkel.]] | |||
Quetzen people have a strong maritime tradition. During the Occidental medieval period, a number of Quetzen city-states ruled over thalassocracies extending into Venua'tino. Though their sailing tradition enabled them to form these mini-empires, the medieval period saw the greatest technological evolution of sailing technology in pre-Asterian Cronan history, and accordingly Quetzenkel today maintains a strong relationship with the [[Nysdra Sea]]. Unique in Crona, {{wp|boat racing}} is the most popular sport in Quetzenkel. No formal league structure existed until the 1980s, but every year on the {{wp|summer solstice}}, the largest boat race of the year would take place. Dozens of boats representing each of Quetzenkel's 25 tribes would race to the northern tip of what is now [[Xisheng]] and back, a distance of hundreds of miles which would take several days to complete. Since the 1980s, the Quetzen Sea Pride Organization (QSPO) organizes and sponsors boat races year-round, with the Solstice Race now formally organized as a championship in which the very best sailors participate. | Quetzen people have a strong maritime tradition. During the Occidental medieval period, a number of Quetzen city-states ruled over thalassocracies extending into Venua'tino. Though their sailing tradition enabled them to form these mini-empires, the medieval period saw the greatest technological evolution of sailing technology in pre-Asterian Cronan history, and accordingly Quetzenkel today maintains a strong relationship with the [[Nysdra Sea]]. Unique in Crona, {{wp|boat racing}} is the most popular sport in Quetzenkel. No formal league structure existed until the 1980s, but every year on the {{wp|summer solstice}}, the largest boat race of the year would take place. Dozens of boats representing each of Quetzenkel's 25 tribes would race to the northern tip of what is now [[Xisheng]] and back, a distance of hundreds of miles which would take several days to complete. Since the 1980s, the Quetzen Sea Pride Organization (QSPO) organizes and sponsors boat races year-round, with the Solstice Race now formally organized as a championship in which the very best sailors participate. | ||