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Packilvanian society is shaped by a combination of economic, religious, geographic, historic and demographic influences. Over the years a fundamentalist interpretation of Paxist religious ideals has emerged and taken root that has shaped the society fundamentally. Social, economic and political power is structured to favour men over women. Men are regarded as the head of the household, thus while on one hand they are regarded as the protector and provider of the family, on the other they have social and legal authority and responsibility for all the members of their household (servants, children and wives). Women are considered as helpers and supporters of men and their role in society is to raise children and get married. Packilvanian society not only accepts but encourages polygamy resulting in wealthy males marrying several females as a symbol of wealth and status. Children are highly regarded as a gift from Noi and infertility is regarded as a curse. Parenting duties fall on women, but men wield all the power in making decisions about the child’s life.

Because of these norms, the vocations and occupations that men and women occupy are divided along gender lines such that women typically earn less and it is a requirement that if a woman works, she must work half a day, to ensure she has time to take care of her family. Most parents will select marriage partners for their children. However, after the first wife, men are free to choose their own wives. Family ~~place~~ a big role in Packilvanian society, with three or four generations often living in the same compound or in close proximity. Adult children are expected to take care of their elderly parents and to support unemployed or poor siblings. Families often pool resources to help children through high education or to finance a wedding or car purchase. At the same time, this system gives disproportionate power to the older and wealthier members of the clan, who are able to make decisions that intrude upon the private affairs of a household.

Because of these norms, the vocations and occupations that men and women occupy are divided along gender lines such that women typically earn less and it is a requirement that if a woman works, she must work half a day, to ensure she has time to take care of her family. Most parents will select marriage partners for their children. However, after the first wife, men are free to choose their own wives. Family plays a big role in Packilvanian society, with three or four generations often living in the same compound or in close proximity. Adult children are expected to take care of their elderly parents and to support unemployed or poor siblings. Families often pool resources to help children through high education or to finance a wedding or car purchase. At the same time, this system gives disproportionate power to the older and wealthier members of the clan, who are able to make decisions that intrude upon the private affairs of a household.

Loyalty to the country and loyalty to the Sultan are regarded as fundamental tenets of being a good citizen, thus children are taught at a young age to revere and defend the reputation of the Sultan. Packilvanian society also values discipline and obedience. Workers will often exhaust themselves or accept low wages or undesirable working conditions in order to be seen as dependable and reliable. Unfortunately, this ethos does not permeate the wealthy and powerful, who thrive on circumventing social expectations of integrity through the impunity that obedience grants them. Thus, many Packilvanians will work 6 days a week for 8 to 10 hours a day. Children, especially those from families who can afford an education, are expected to study hard, cultivating a culture of cramming. Nevertheless, Packilvanian children from poor households, despite facing developmental challenges, tend to have more time to play, resulting in higher happiness and creating a large difference between them and their urban counterparts. The temple is the centre of social life, serving as a place of worship, gathering and communal support, with week prayers being zealously attended and the last week day being a day of rest on which most government services, shops and businesses close.

Excessive displays of romantic affection are frowned upon. Physical contact between men and women who are not of the same family are strongly discouraged and frowned upon. Furthermore, only specialised personal and limited situations allow physical contact between men and women. People who are not married are expected to remain celibate. Physically intimate romantic contact outside of marriage is considered shameful and such contact between a married person and another person is a crime.

=== Clothing ===

People in Packilvania are expected to dress modestly regardless of their gender. People in Packilvania usually wear long robes that cover most of their body up to their knees. Usually people wear trousers if they are in uniform. In religious places and formal occasions, men and women are expected to cover their heads, shoulders and knees. Additionally, women are required to cover their ankles.

Women in Packilvania typically wear a head scarf. This covers the hair entirely. Some women where a face covering as well that exposes only the eyes while others where a covering that does not expose even the eyes. Women who dress in this fashion are held in high regard by society as signs of their religious devotion. People are discouraged from growing long nails. Men are expected to keep their hair short. Men who can grow beards are encouraged to let them grow. People are strong discouraged from getting tattoos. Usually people can get temporary henna or drawings on the body that wear out over several days. Men and women are expected to cover their chest, and back.

People in Packilvania typically wear long flowing robes and lots of jewellery. Both men and women wear some kind of headress like a scarf. People are also expected to treat their ritual clothes like prayer cloak with much respect and veneration. Packilvanians also discourage and condemn being publicly naked or overexposed.

=== Music ===

Packilvanian musical tradition spans a variety of traditions and values. Traditional Packilvanian music is based on [[W:Arabic maqam|Packilvanian Musical Modality]]. This is a system of organizing and representing traditional music and differs from Auroran musical tradition through the types of rhythms, harmonies and scales that are used. Instruments that are used in traditional Packilvanian music include the following: [[W:Oud|Packilvanian lute]], Packilvanian lyre, [[W:Qanun|Packilvanian sitar]], [[W:Ney|Packilvanian flute]], and [[W:Daf|Packilvanian frame drums]].

In the 19th century, during the reign of the Demirite dynasty, the [[W:Western classical music|Auroran Classical Style]] entered the Packilvanian mainstream and gave rise to the Packilvanian Classical Style through the importation and proliferation of instruments such as the [[W:Pianoforte|pianoforte]]. As such orchestral and [[W:Opera|operatic music]] emerged and became popular. In the 20th and 21st century CE, electronic dance music has arisen that has become popular in Packilvania such as [[W:Kwaito|Packilvanian Urban House Music]], [[W:Deep House|Packilvanian Deep House Music]], [[W:Gqom|Packilvanian Rhythmic House Music]], and [[W:Afropop|Packilvanian Pop Music]].

In the 19th century, during the reign of the Demirite dynasty, the [[W:Western classical music|Auroran Classical Style]] entered the Packilvanian mainstream and gave rise to the Packilvanian Classical Style through the importation and proliferation of instruments such as the [[W:Pianoforte|pianoforte]]. As such orchestral and [[W:Opera|operatic music]] emerged and became popular. In the 20th and 21st century CE, electronic dance music has arisen that has become popular in Packilvania such as [[W:Kwaito|Packilvanian Urban House Music]], [[W:Deep House|Packilvanian Deep House Music]], [[W:Gqom|Packilvanian Rhythmic House Music]], and [[W:Afropop|Packilvanian Pop Music]]. Laws and social norms dictate that musical content must be modest, there must be no blasphemy, insults of the Royal family and government, defamation of others, lewd references or inappropriate jokes and there must be no profanity.

Packilvanian music is consumed primarily through compact disc retail. Through the proliferation of the Internet, streaming of music has become increasingly popular and is experiencing substantial growth especially in urban areas. Traditional music has not experienced significant commercialization compared to music genres starting from the 18th century. There are Provincial and National Music Academies which exist to support and education traditional and classical musical traditions. Various corporations called Record Labels exist to manage, and disseminate music and related media for musical artists, but in reality most artists are independent and maintain small careers compared to their foreign peers.

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 Packilvanian society is shaped by a combination of economic, religious, geographic, historic and demographic influences. Over the years a fundamentalist interpretation of Paxist religious ideals has emerged and taken root that has shaped the society fundamentally. Social, economic and political power is structured to favour men over women. Men are regarded as the head of the household, thus while on one hand they are regarded as the protector and provider of the family, on the other they have social and legal authority and responsibility for all the members of their household (servants, children and wives). Women are considered as helpers and supporters of men and their role in society is to raise children and get married. Packilvanian society not only accepts but encourages polygamy resulting in wealthy males marrying several females as a symbol of wealth and status. Children are highly regarded as a gift from Noi and infertility is regarded as a curse. Parenting duties fall on women, but men wield all the power in making decisions about the child’s life.
-Because of these norms, the vocations and occupations that men and women occupy are divided along gender lines such that women typically earn less and it is a requirement that if a woman works, she must work half a day, to ensure she has time to take care of her family. Most parents will select marriage partners for their children. However, after the first wife, men are free to choose their own wives. Family place a big role in Packilvanian society, with three or four generations often living in the same compound or in close proximity. Adult children are expected to take care of their elderly parents and to support unemployed or poor siblings. Families often pool resources to help children through high education or to finance a wedding or car purchase. At the same time, this system gives disproportionate power to the older and wealthier members of the clan, who are able to make decisions that intrude upon the private affairs of a household.
+Because of these norms, the vocations and occupations that men and women occupy are divided along gender lines such that women typically earn less and it is a requirement that if a woman works, she must work half a day, to ensure she has time to take care of her family. Most parents will select marriage partners for their children. However, after the first wife, men are free to choose their own wives. Family plays a big role in Packilvanian society, with three or four generations often living in the same compound or in close proximity. Adult children are expected to take care of their elderly parents and to support unemployed or poor siblings. Families often pool resources to help children through high education or to finance a wedding or car purchase. At the same time, this system gives disproportionate power to the older and wealthier members of the clan, who are able to make decisions that intrude upon the private affairs of a household.
 Loyalty to the country and loyalty to the Sultan are regarded as fundamental tenets of being a good citizen, thus children are taught at a young age to revere and defend the reputation of the Sultan. Packilvanian society also values discipline and obedience. Workers will often exhaust themselves or accept low wages or undesirable working conditions in order to be seen as dependable and reliable. Unfortunately, this ethos does not permeate the wealthy and powerful, who thrive on circumventing social expectations of integrity through the impunity that obedience grants them. Thus, many Packilvanians will work 6 days a week for 8 to 10 hours a day. Children, especially those from families who can afford an education, are expected to study hard, cultivating a culture of cramming. Nevertheless, Packilvanian children from poor households, despite facing developmental challenges, tend to have more time to play, resulting in higher happiness and creating a large difference between them and their urban counterparts. The temple is the centre of social life, serving as a place of worship, gathering and communal support, with week prayers being zealously attended and the last week day being a day of rest on which most government services, shops and businesses close.
+Excessive displays of romantic affection are frowned upon. Physical contact between men and women who are not of the same family are strongly discouraged and frowned upon. Furthermore, only specialised personal and limited situations allow physical contact between men and women. People who are not married are expected to remain celibate. Physically intimate romantic contact outside of marriage is considered shameful and such contact between a married person and another person is a crime.
+=== Clothing ===
+People in Packilvania are expected to dress modestly regardless of their gender. People in Packilvania usually wear long robes that cover most of their body up to their knees. Usually people wear trousers if they are in uniform. In religious places and formal occasions, men and women are expected to cover their heads, shoulders and knees. Additionally, women are required to cover their ankles.
+Women in Packilvania typically wear a head scarf. This covers the hair entirely. Some women where a face covering as well that exposes only the eyes while others where a covering that does not expose even the eyes. Women who dress in this fashion are held in high regard by society as signs of their religious devotion. People are discouraged from growing long nails. Men are expected to keep their hair short. Men who can grow beards are encouraged to let them grow. People are strong discouraged from getting tattoos. Usually people can get temporary henna or drawings on the body that wear  out over several days. Men and women are expected to cover their chest, and back.
+People in Packilvania typically wear long flowing robes and lots of jewellery. Both men and women wear some kind of headress like a scarf. People are also expected to treat their ritual clothes like prayer cloak with much respect and veneration. Packilvanians also discourage and condemn being publicly naked or overexposed.
 === Music ===
 Packilvanian musical tradition spans a variety of traditions and values. Traditional Packilvanian music is based on [[W:Arabic maqam|Packilvanian Musical Modality]]. This is a system of organizing and representing traditional music and differs from Auroran musical tradition through the types of rhythms, harmonies and scales that are used. Instruments that are used in traditional Packilvanian music include the following: [[W:Oud|Packilvanian lute]], Packilvanian lyre, [[W:Qanun|Packilvanian sitar]], [[W:Ney|Packilvanian flute]], and [[W:Daf|Packilvanian frame drums]].
-In the 19th century, during the reign of the Demirite dynasty, the [[W:Western classical music|Auroran Classical Style]] entered the Packilvanian mainstream and gave rise to the Packilvanian Classical Style through the importation and proliferation of instruments such as the [[W:Pianoforte|pianoforte]]. As such orchestral and [[W:Opera|operatic music]] emerged and became popular. In the 20th and 21st century CE, electronic dance music has arisen that has become popular in Packilvania such as [[W:Kwaito|Packilvanian Urban House Music]], [[W:Deep House|Packilvanian Deep House Music]], [[W:Gqom|Packilvanian Rhythmic House Music]], and [[W:Afropop|Packilvanian Pop Music]].
+In the 19th century, during the reign of the Demirite dynasty, the [[W:Western classical music|Auroran Classical Style]] entered the Packilvanian mainstream and gave rise to the Packilvanian Classical Style through the importation and proliferation of instruments such as the [[W:Pianoforte|pianoforte]]. As such orchestral and [[W:Opera|operatic music]] emerged and became popular. In the 20th and 21st century CE, electronic dance music has arisen that has become popular in Packilvania such as [[W:Kwaito|Packilvanian Urban House Music]], [[W:Deep House|Packilvanian Deep House Music]], [[W:Gqom|Packilvanian Rhythmic House Music]], and [[W:Afropop|Packilvanian Pop Music]]. Laws and social norms dictate that musical content must be modest, there must be no blasphemy, insults of the Royal family and government, defamation of others, lewd references or inappropriate jokes and there must be no profanity.
 Packilvanian music is consumed primarily through compact disc retail. Through the proliferation of the Internet, streaming of music has become increasingly popular and is experiencing substantial growth especially in urban areas. Traditional music has not experienced significant commercialization compared to music genres starting from the 18th century. There are Provincial and National Music Academies which exist to support and education traditional and classical musical traditions. Various corporations called Record Labels exist to manage, and disseminate music and related media for musical artists, but in reality most artists are independent and maintain small careers compared to their foreign peers.

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