Culture of Kazulia

The Culture of Kazulia is rich in its history and closely related to the thousands of years of Kazulian history. Despite being settled by colonists from Luthori, Hulstria as well as other nations, Kazulia has maintained its regions uniqueness thanks to its mountainous homeland which isolates them for their neighbors. The arrival of foreign settlers were a great change for the native Kazulian tribes which survived in the harsher conditions of their Kazulian fatherland. The introduction of new, more modern ways as well as Christianity was a great change for the native Kazulians, however they successfully adapted to the new ways and after merging with the colonists the modern Kazulian was created. The importance of Kazulian culture has waxed and waned over the centuries, depending on its economic, political and military importance. Kazulian culture today is marked both by great regional and socioeconomic differences and by strong unifying tendencies.

Language
The modern language of Kazulians was created after merging it with Luthorian and Hulstrian and the native language of the native tribes of Kazulia. This explanation is widely accepted, however no one exactly knows how the modern Kazulian language was formed. However, regional languages have and still exist. This marks a large difference between the individual regions in Kazulia. Despite this important aspect the Kazulian government for long periods of time has suppressed individual languages and promoted Kazulian as the sole language. This has currently changed as the Kazulian government has recognized regional languages and has proposed mandatory learning of Kazulian and the optional regional language as well as a foreign language in all schools, nation wide.

Religion
Religion has been an important part of Kazulian culture. Varying from Atheism, to Paganism and to Christianity. Before the arrival of colonists the main religion was Paganism, however once the missionaries arrived this radically changed. Unlike other regions on Dovani Kazulians accepted Christianity and recognized it. This became the basis of modern religious tolerance and acceptance. However, with no official religion, Kazulia remains a secular country which respects the right of everyday citizens to worship whoever they like. Nevertheless, acceptance of Christianity or not there have been tribes which still remain quite isolated from the modern Kazulian state which freely express pagan beliefs. However, in the latest polls, Kazulia was described as one of the most Christian countries on Terra with 96% of the population believing in some form of Christianity, protestant or not.

Customs
Customs, manners, style of clothes as well as others reflect the regional history of Kazulia as well as its Hulstrian influences. While it expanded its territory eastward, Kazulia was also met with more regional cultures which integrated themselves. This continues until today as during this expansion the exchange of culinary arts, and overall customs has helped to create the modern Kazulian culture.

Traditionally, Kazulians have been skeptic of foreigners however their hospitality has been great to their family members as well as immigrants. Traditional Kazulian foods contain fish, meats as well as wheat related produced. Until the expansion of the agricultural industry in the eastern party of the country, the Kazulian diet ignored fruits and vegetables for the most part.

Music
Ignoring modern times, Kazulian culture holds Classical Music dear to its heart. With world famous orchestra's as well as pianists, Kazulia has produced a great deal of Terras Classical composers.