Culture of Kapreburg
The culture of Kapreburg is primarily Western, mostly derived from American culture. Kapresh culture is shaped primarily by two sources, the first being the people of Kapreburg themselves, the second being the government of Kapreburg performing nation-building. These cultural ideas presented by the government are often adapted by the Kapresh people.
Language
The official language of Kapreburg is English, spoken as a first language by the vast majority of the population, and spoken as a second language by the rest of Kapreburg. Other than English, Estonian is spoken by a small percent of the population as a native language. The Kapresh mainland is situated in Chicago Southland, an area with a growing Latin American population. Due to this, some Kapreburgers have learned Spanish as a second language, and Spanish is taught in all schools near Kapreburg. French is also taught in some schools, and a small amount of Kapreburgers have learned French.
"Kapresh" conlang
The Ministry of Culture has long been interested in the idea of a unique language for Kapreburgers to learn, to differentiate themselves from others. The first attempt at this was the Kapro-Jargon language, but the idea of developing Kapro-Jargon has been largely abandoned. The Ministry of Culture is still exploring the idea of a unique Kapresh language, however, and toki pona has been considered as a viable option, due to its simplicity and uniqueness. The Ministry of Culture is also slowly developing a new conlang, although this is largely experimental.
Art
Art in Kapreburg commonly includes Cinema (such as films) and Music. Some arts may be preserved at the Kapreburg National Preservatory.
Music
Music is a big part of life for most Kapreburgers, and there are many genres popular in Kapreburg. Specifically country music, march music, classical music, and bossa nova. Holst’s The Planets is a beloved composition in Kapreburg, and often alluded to in popular culture. The first movement, Mars, the Bringer of War has been adopted by the Kapresh Army, and is played before battle. Jackson I is a songwriter, and has written multiple songs about Kapreburg, such as Kapreburg Wins Again, and Wegs on the Wall.
Cinema
Cinema is quite popular in Kapreburg, and many Kapreburgers have a taste for older films. The most popular genres are action and war. There have been attempts to shoot films in and about Kapreburg before, but none have been completed. Currently the Ministry of Culture is working on a film called Astrud Lake which will feature a dramaticized and romanticized version of the story of the Battle of Astrud Lake.
Religion
Nearly all of Kapreburg is Christian, with the remainder being irreligious. In the Christian community of Kapreburg, there is an almost even divide between Catholics and Protestants, although there are slightly more Protestants. Most Protestants in Kapreburg are Lutheran, with a few Anglicans.
Holidays
There are no official holidays recognized by the Kapresh government, although Parliament has stated plans to recognize official holidays soon. Although below are some of the most commonly celebrated holidays in Kapreburg.
| Date | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | First day of the Gregorian calendar |
| Date varies | Easter Sunday | Celebration of the resurrection of Jesus |
| May 17 | Monarchy Day | Celebrating the accension of Jackson I to the throne, also the national day. |
| Second monday of October | Columbus Day | Celebrations honoring Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas in 1492 |
| Fourth thursday of November | Thanksgiving | Giving thanks, prayer, feasting, spending time with family, religious services, football games, parades |
| December 25 | Christmas | Celebrating the birth of Jesus |
Many Kapreburgers are Christian and therefore observe feast days and days of obligation. Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) and Ash Wednesday are important days in Kapreburg as well as Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. A few protestant Kapreburgers also celebrate Reformation Sunday and/or Reformation Day itself.
Sports
By far the most popular sport in Kapreburg is american football, which is just referred to as football in Kapreburg. Most Kapresh citizens follow the mainstream American sports leagues, including the NBA, MLB, and the NFL. As a result these sports are quite well-liked in Kapreburg. Besides these there is some interest in Kapreburg for other sports, particularly spikeball, cricket, and ten-pin bowling.
The highest governing body of sport in Kapreburg is the Kapreburg All Sports Conference (KASC), which currently oversees spikeball and association football (referred to as soccer in Kapreburg) matches. Numerous sports are being considered for a league in the KASC, such as cricket, tennis, and ten-pin bowling.
In 2023, as part of their attendance of MicroCon 2023, Kapreburg participated in the Nemean Games. They placed second in soccer as a team. For individuals, Nathan Hughes placed second in chess and third in archery, and Matthew Hughes placed first in bowling and first in archery.
