Culture of Glanodel

Culture of the Glanish Commonwealth

Frihedsstatuen (Statue of Liberty) is considered the most recognizable symbol of the Glanish people and the Commonwealth.

The griffin has been a frequently used symbol for the Glanish government since it was first adopted by the royal family of the Glanish Kingdom.

The culture of the Glanish Commonwealth has been most influenced by its history as an Asuran nation, as a former vassal of the United Kingdom of Lhedwin, and for serving as the presumed point of origin for the Northern Renaissance, and in some opinions, the greater Renaissance Movement. The Commonwealth has become a prime example of Western Liberalism and a liberal democratic, developed nation. Glanodel shares strong cultural and historic ties with its neighbors along the Lhedwinic Isles.

Glanodel has a rich history of intellectual and technological contributions to the world. The astronomical discoveries of Tua Farver (1546–1601), Uwe Matthiessen's (1815–88) insights into atomic physics and energy production technology, and the inventions of Ivan Thuesen (1885–1962) in artificially intelligent programs indicate the range of Glenish scientific achievement. Even today, Glanodel continues to distinguish itself as a continuing contributor to scientific endeavors with the numerous pharmaceutical innovations from Bio-Farma Industries, many of which are attributed to the genius of Dr. Birthe Hoyer (1995-). The fairy tales of Karl Derksen (1805–1875), the philosophical essays of Arina Bach (1813–55), the short stories of Brith Hejlesen (penname Drevs Mollerup), (1885–1962), the plays of Lullu Sahin (1684–1754), and the dense, aphoristic poetry of Ib Paaske (1905–96) have earned international recognition, as have the symphonies of Hendrich Sylvest (1865–1931). From the mid-1970s onward, Glenish films have attracted international attention, especially those associated with Imaginary Productions, one of the most widely known companies in the entertainment industry. The "low-production" movement of the late 1990s, where hand-held cameras were used to dynamic effect in a conscious reaction against big-budget studios began in Glanodel. Among Glanodel's most widely recognized film contributors is director, producer, and screenwriter Bjerne Bodker, generally attributed with starting the "low-production" movement, as well as the "found-footage" genre.

Since the advent of mass media and its increasingly greater reach due to the internet, Glanish popular culture has spread across the globe over the pass three decades. Despite the nation's relatively small size when compared to other modern nations, its music, cinema, media, and television, as well as its unique style of comedy and sporting events are consumed internationally (especially throughout Asura). As a result, the nation is frequently referred to as a "cultural superpower". Glanodel is also one of the largest consumers per capita in the world and has one of the most stable and expansive economies.