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|armiger          = [[Mihi Mai Ra|The Federation of Mihi Mai Ra]]
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|shield          = The national animal {{wp|Green sea turtle|Sublustrian Turtle}} depicted in the traditional {{wp|Maori People|Arateran}} style  
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Tohu o Mihi Mai Ra ('The Emblem of Mihi Mai Ra') was adopted during the [[Wahakahokia]] in 1942.  
Tohu o Mihi Mai Ra ('The Emblem of Mihi Mai Ra') was adopted during the [[Wahakahokia]] in 1942.  


The Emblem depicts a {{wp|Green sea turtle|Sublustrian Turtle}} in the traditional {{wp|Maori People|Arateran}} style. The {{wp|Green sea turtle|Sublustrian Turtle}} represents Peace, Longevity, Wisdom and Exploration in {{wp|Maori People|Arateran}} and {{wp|Samoan people|Tagatan}} culture. For these traits, it was chosen as the emblem for the [[Mihi Mai Ra|Mihite Federation]] as these same traits are meant to depict the goals of diplomacy striving for longevity and peace with as many nations as possible while exercising wise choices.  
The Emblem depicts the sun in the traditional {{wp|Maori People|Arateran}} style. The Arateran Sun represents Peace, Longevity, Wisdom and Exploration in {{wp|Maori People|Arateran}} and {{wp|Samoan people|Vacegun}} culture. For these traits, it was chosen as the emblem for the [[Mihi Mai Ra|Mihite Commonwealth]] as these same traits are meant to depict the goals of diplomacy striving for longevity and peace with as many nations as possible while exercising wise choices.  


In the [[Mihi Mai Ra|Mihite]] {{wp|constitutionalism|constitution}}, the Tohu o Mihi Mai Ra is defined as follows:
In the [[Mihi Mai Ra|Mihite]] {{wp|constitutionalism|constitution}}, the Tohu o Mihi Mai Ra is defined as follows:
<blockquote> ''"The prosperous, wise and peaceful Sublustrian Sea turtle as depicted in the Arateran and Tagatan styles shall serve as the emblem of the federation used in circumstances related to the federal state, diplomacy and culture."'' </blockquote>
<blockquote> ''"The sun representing wisdom, longevity and peace as depicted in the Arateran and Tagatan styles shall serve as the emblem of the Commonwealth used in circumstances related to the federal state, diplomacy and culture."'' </blockquote>


[[File:Mihi-Mai-Ra-Passport.png|300px|thumb|left|Tohu o Mihi Mai Ra as represented in the [[Mihi Mai Ra|Mihite]] passport]]
[[File:Mihi-Mai-Ra-Passport.png|300px|thumb|left|Tohu o Mihi Mai Ra as represented in the [[Mihi Mai Ra|Mihite]] passport]]
[[File:Mihi-Mai-Ra-Second-Department.png|300px|thumb|center|Tohu o Mihi Mai Ra is used in various diplomatic contexts such as in the logo of the [[Te Tari Tuarua|Second Department]]]]
[[File:Mihi-Mai-Ra-Second-Department.png|300px|thumb|center|Tohu o Mihi Mai Ra is used in various diplomatic contexts such as in the logo of the [[Te Tari Tuarua|Second Department]]]]

Latest revision as of 09:39, 13 September 2019

Tohu o Mihi Mai Rā
Emblem of Mihi Mai Ra
Faailoga o Mi'i Mai Laa
Emblème de Mihi Maï Ra
Emblem-of-Mihi-Mai-Ra.png
ArmigerThe Commonwealth of Mihi Mai Ra
Adopted1942
BlazonThe national symbol of Mihi Mai Ra depicted in the traditional Arateran style

Tohu o Mihi Mai Ra ('The Emblem of Mihi Mai Ra') was adopted during the Wahakahokia in 1942.

The Emblem depicts the sun in the traditional Arateran style. The Arateran Sun represents Peace, Longevity, Wisdom and Exploration in Arateran and Vacegun culture. For these traits, it was chosen as the emblem for the Mihite Commonwealth as these same traits are meant to depict the goals of diplomacy striving for longevity and peace with as many nations as possible while exercising wise choices.

In the Mihite constitution, the Tohu o Mihi Mai Ra is defined as follows:

"The sun representing wisdom, longevity and peace as depicted in the Arateran and Tagatan styles shall serve as the emblem of the Commonwealth used in circumstances related to the federal state, diplomacy and culture."

Tohu o Mihi Mai Ra as represented in the Mihite passport
Tohu o Mihi Mai Ra is used in various diplomatic contexts such as in the logo of the Second Department