The Talossan language (el glheş Talossan) is the official
language of Talossa.
Many Talossans choose to use the Talossan language form of their name, and such names are officially recognized by the government.
Talossan English (as used on this Website) is also spoken and recognized.
Noastra Drapéu (Our Flag)
Talossa's bicolour flag (El Bicoloreu) is blazoned "Per fess vert and gules," or in plain English
"top half green, bottom half red." In wartime, the flag is flown
upside-down. The flag was adopted on 2 March 1981. The green symbolizes
the Monarchy and its magnanimity; the red stands for the people and their
tenacity.
The official salute to the flag, recited with one's right hand over
one's heart, is:
"I salute the Talossan flag, with affection and smiling devotion to the Kingdom for which it stands: one Talossan nation, undivided and free, a home for all our people."
In Talossan:
"Salütéu el Bicoloreu, avetz l'ağfeziun es el devoçal smaidind
àl regipäts qi ça representa: 'n singul naziun Talossan, untractada es liverescù, 'n domeu per toct ár popuis."
Salüt Uficial (Official Salute)
The "Zog salute," consisting of raising the right arm as if to make a
'fascist' salute, but bending the elbow back across the chest with the palm downward. Try not to giggle too much while you're Zog-saluting; it spoils the effect.
"Ein Feierlichgesang" ("Dallas Pätsilor") by Düc Ian von Metairia.
"Tusk" by Fleetwood Mac.
Noastra Slogan (Our Motto)
The national motto of Talossa is "Miehen Huone on Hänen Valtakuntansa" ("A Man's Room is his Kingdom").
Feschtas Publici (Public Holidays)
Per Talossan statutory law 41RZ2, effective 23 August 2010/xxxi, the
following days are officially designated as public holidays observed by
the government of the Kingdom of Talossa. Government offices are closed on these days except for emergency services and national security. Private businesses are also encouraged to observe these holidays.
New Year's Day (1 January)
Landmark Day (3d Monday in January) commemorates all Talossan landmarks, including Grecian Delight (Grecian Delight Day is observed on 19 January, the day that hallowed national landmark was destroyed by arson in 2010)
Culture Day (3d Monday in February) commemorates the rich culture of the Kingdom, in line with Napoleon's Memorial Wargaming Day (observed 21 February, the day of the closing of the historic Talossan site, Napoleon's Wargame Shop), and serving as a traditional kick-off day for celebration of Berber Heritage Month (March)
Cestour Day (final Monday in May) celebrates Cestour heritage and the rich history of the protoTalossan realm, in line with Juneau Day (observed on 28 May, commemmorating the victory of the protoTalossan Juneaumen over the Kilbournites at the Battle of the Bridges)
Foundation Day (4 July) celebrates King Robert I's Birthday (2 July) and Organic Law Day (6 July). It is a legal requirement that a fireworks celebration be held at the shore of La Mar Talossan on a date roughly between King Robert I's Birthday and Organic Law Day.
Monarchy Day (observed) (1st Monday in September) commemorates the resumption of the Talossan monarchy with the coronation of Florence on 24 August 1987
Armistice Day (11 November) commemorates the proclamation of peace following the Great War, and the invincible moral support that the Kingdom of Talossa contributes to all foreign conflicts, and that it would have contributed to that one in particular had the Kingdom been founded by then
Victory Day (observed) (4th Thursday in November) celebrates the triumphant victory of our nation in every single war it has ever fought (specifically, the victory won on 25 November 1980 in the Cone Wars)
Dependence Day (25 December) commemorates the final day of dependence of this nation on another, and oh, also celebrates Christmas Day
Independence Day (26 December) celebrates Talossa's first day of independence (by law, the houses, buildings, and streets of the nation are found decked out in the national colours of red and green in the days leading up to Independence Day)
Ziuas Auservadas (Days of Observance)
Other days on the calendar have been named from time-to-time as days of observance. Government offices are open and business is conducted on these days (unless falling on a day listed above as a public holiday).
11 January: Labour Day (commemorating the failed Communist coup d'etat that took place on this day in 1980)
March: Berber Heritage Month
23 April: Newspaper Day (commemorating the first publication of a Talossan newspaper, this day in 1985)
1 May: Holiday of Hatred (recalling the theft of the Talossan flag that occurred on this day in 1983); this is Talossa's Flag Day, a day Talossans spend without displaying the flag and contemplating the importance of our national symbols
Summer:TalossaFest, traditional festive gathering of Talossans in the Kingdom and elsewhere
24 June: Immigration Day (commemorating the opening of immigration, this day in 1981)
15 September: Game Day
22 September: Alfred W. Lawson Day
28 September: Democracy Day (commemorating the first elections in Talossa, this day in 1981)
Grecian Delight Restaurant, 1810 East North Avenue,
Florencia Province, was a national historic site. It was burned to the ground
by an arsonist on 19 January 2010; its location remains a Talossan national historic site.
Puerto Josh, located on Atatürk's east coast, at the spot where
King Robert I gallantly shed Royal blood during the heroic 1982 expedition
and the Royal bleeding was even more gallantly suppressed by Sir Josh Macht.
El Paßatimps Naziunal (The National Pastime)
The Talossan national pastime is wargaming.
Former King Robert I has created successful commercial wargames, while former Prime Minister Sir Fritz von Buchholtz was, for many years,
the proprietor of "Napoleon's," a well-known wargame store just north
of Talossa in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
La Cuquitaziun Eşnic Naziunal (National Ethnic Cuisine)
The official ethnic cuisine of the Kingdom of Talossa is Taco Bell.
By an act of the Ziu, Z-Teca is recognized as an emergency substitute.
Delicaçù Taloçait Uficial (Official Berber Treat)
Couscous
Brustal Naziunal (National Mammal)
Hamilta (Squirrel) -- as seen in the Greater State Arms. The Squirrel is
also the mascot of the extension campus of the University of Talossa, although on the main campus the mascot is the Panther.
Pesc Naziunal (National Fish)
Smelta (Smelt)
Insecteu Naziunal (National Insect); yes, we know it's not an insect
Armadilleta (Pillbug)
Fugla Naziunal (National Bird)
Crova (Crow)
Grupa da Fuglas Naziunal (National Group of Birds)
'N Asasinà da Crovas (Murder of Crows)
Esqipa Uficial da Béisbol dallas Aßociuns Grülts (Official Major League Baseball Team)
Els Cumplosteirs da Maricopa (The Maricopa Brewers)
Esqipa Uficial del NFL (Official NFL Team)
Els Empacheirs da Florencia (The Florencia Packers) (The "G" stands for "Grült".)
Esqipa Uficial dal NBA (Official NBA Team)
Els Bocs da Benito (The Benito Bucks)
Prominè Naziunal (National Entertainer)
Gloria Estefan (born Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo on September 1, 1957 in Havana, Cuba) a five-time Grammy Award-winning Cuban-American singer-songwriter-author, who began her career as lead vocalist for the Hispanic dance music band, Miami Sound Machine, in 1975.
Programa Naziunal dal Televiziun (National Television Programme)
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Bioscop Naziunal (National Motion Picture)
Manos: The Hands of Fate. Note, also, that Ishtar is officially
recommended by the Ziu as providing education on the nation's mythical
Berber heritage.
Talossa's bicolour flag (El Bicoloreu) is blazoned "Per fess vert and gules," or in plain English
"top half green, bottom half red." In wartime, the flag is flown
upside-down. The flag was adopted on 2 March 1981. The green symbolizes
the Monarchy and its magnanimity; the red stands for the people and their
tenacity.
The official ethnic cuisine of the Kingdom of Talossa is Taco Bell.
By an act of the Ziu, Z-Teca is recognized as an emergency substitute.
Insecteu Naziunal (National Insect); yes, we know it's not an insect
Els Cumplosteirs da Maricopa
Els Empacheirs da Florencia
Gloria Estefan (born Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo on September 1, 1957 in Havana, Cuba) a five-time Grammy Award-winning Cuban-American singer-songwriter-author, who began her career as lead vocalist for the Hispanic dance music band, Miami Sound Machine, in 1975.
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Manos: The Hands of Fate. Note, also, that Ishtar is officially
recommended by the Ziu as providing education on the nation's mythical
Berber heritage.