2 Rival Groups Of Sunrisian Nationalists Hold Opposing Marches And Demonstrations In Orentan
Flags used by the first group of Nationalists. From left to right: Kingdom of Sunrisia (flag was later also used by the short-lived Absolute Democracy of Sunrisia), Republic of Sunrisia, Democratic Union of Sunrisia (this flag is also called the Union Banner), and the Nationalist Republic of Sunrisia (present day).
The only flag used by the second group of Nationalists – the National Flag of the Nationalist Republic of Sunrisia, in their parallel and competing marches and demonstrations against the rival first group of Nationalists. Through their protest against the first group of Nationalists and the first group’s use of other flags, the second group of Nationalists show support for and allegiance only to the Nationalist Republic of Sunrisia.
Controversial flags not used by either of the rival Nationalist groups and in neither of the rival marches and demonstrations. From left to right: North Sunrisia (design based on the flag of the Republic of Sunrisia), South Sunrisia (design based on the flag of the Kingdom of Sunrisia, which was also used by the short-lived Absolute Democracy of Sunrisia), and the Provisional Republic of Sunrisia (design also based on the flag of the Republic of Sunrisia). Law not determined yet on whether these flags can be legally desecrated.
Orentan, the national capital of Sunrisia, is again serving as an arena of ideological marches and demonstrations. In Sunrisia’s current historical period, the national capital and other cities across the country have primarily seen the domination of marches and demonstrations by Nationalists, Neo-Isolationists, Anti-Globalists, Anti-Colonialists and other sub-categories fitting into the same umbrella and amalgamation of ideas as these aforementioned ideologies. However, today, Orentan, which is the metropolis that combines a cyber-punk style, ancient Sunrisian architecture and our nation’s cultural values and inheritance from ancestors, is seeing Nationalists, the ideological proponents of Sunrisia’s current path, once again “organizing and leading the party.” Nevertheless, rather than march as one like they did before, the Sunrisian Nationalists have broken up into rival groups. Apparently, there are now different types and categories of Nationalists in the country, who might see eye-to-eye when it comes to bigger picture, but are divided by smaller differences. Or, they might actually not see eye-to-eye and approach Nationalism from different angles.
Today, one such Nationalist group is holding the “March of All Sunrisias” in Orentan. Right now, this march is only happening in Orentan, but they are calling onto their brethren to hold the same march in Ucinda, Lucera, Aestin and other major cities. They believe that the “March of All Sunrisias” will unite the country in celebration and remembrance of Sunrisian history. In the “March of All Sunrisias”, the Nationalists, supporters and fellow participants are carrying flags of 4 Sunrisias that existed throughout history. In this way, they want to visually display the evolution of the Sunrisian state throughout history. The displayed flags are of – the Kingdom of Sunrisia, the Republic of Sunrisia, the Democratic Union of Sunrisia and present-day Nationalist Republic of Sunrisia. The flag of the Kingdom of Sunrisia was also used by the short-lived Absolute Democracy of Sunrisia, which was founded after the Republic of Sunrisia fell in a coup d'état. The Absolute Democracy of Sunrisia itself would be later be divided into North and South. The Democratic Union of Sunrisia rose from the ashes when North and South were reunified following revolutions in both halves. The flag of the Democratic Union of Sunrisia is today referred to as the Union Banner. Today, it is used sometimes, although rarely, used as an accompanying banner positioned next to the flag of the Nationalist Republic of Sunrisia. The Presidential Standard is based on the Union Banner and serves as an altered version of the Union Banner, but there has been a rift among the Sunrisian Nationalists on whether the Union Banner should be given influence or exposure. Many support changing the Presidential Standard to a different and original design, while removing the Union Banner entirely as an accompanying banner to the national flag. They believe that the Union Banner can be displayed during national celebrations and mixed in with other flags and banners, without being singled out. The Nationalists, who organized and participate in the “March of All Sunrisias”, claim that this is their show of love for Sunrisian history, which is as patriotic and well…Nationalist as you can get, according to their argument.
However, it does not seem that all Sunrisian Nationalists think the same way. There are parallel marches and demonstrations being held by Nationalists, who swear allegiance to the present-day Nationalist Republic of Sunrisia only. They have also declared their love for Sunrisian history, but believe that “real” Nationalists, which was “a jab” at rival Nationalists holding the “March of All Sunrisias”, should only be allegiant to the present-day Nationalist Republic of Sunrisia. At their parallel marches and demonstrations, only the flag of the Nationalist Republic of Sunrisia could be seen. According to these particular Nationalists, the flags of the Kingdom of Sunrisia, the Republic of Sunrisia, the Democratic Union of Sunrisia and present-day Nationalist Republic of Sunrisia – all belong in a museum. Today, there is only 1 flag and 1 Sunrisia – the Nationalist Republic of Sunrisia. The rival Nationalists, who support allegiance only to the Nationalist Republic of Sunrisia and speak against the “March of All Sunrisias” held by other Nationalists, have called upon their own brethren and called on them to hold parallel marches of allegiance only to the Nationalist Republic of Sunrisia, across the entire country.
During these competing marches and demonstrations between rival Nationalists in Orentan, rock, alternative rock, grunge, post-grunge, metal, alternative metal, nu metal, gothic metal, gothic rock, emo rock, punk, punk rock and other music leaning towards the dark and the macabre, was played on both sides. They were played during the marches and demonstrations through speakers, and also during the concerts at these competing gatherings of rival Nationalists. The only song that united them was the National Anthem of the Nationalist Republic of Sunrisia.
Speaking of other things that unite these 2 rival groups or types of Sunrisian Nationalists, the reassuring thing is that these different types of Nationalists are similar in their rejection of ideals linked to radical nationalism, such as xenophobia, supremacy, chauvinism and other evils. The Constitution of the Nationalist Republic of Sunrisia rejects these ideas and as proponents of the countries and the nation’s ideologies, all different types of Sunrisian Nationalists are united by mutual rejection of those evils. All of them defend the idea that anybody can become a Sunrisian if they want to join our society.
Probably the final thing that also bridged the gap between the 2 rival Nationalist groups, is that there were 3 controversial flags/symbols from Sunrisian history that were not used in any past demonstrations and not now on either side. Those symbols are – the flags of North Sunrisia, South Sunrisia and the Provisional Republic of Sunrisia. All 3 are highly-controversial in Sunrisia and have not been displayed anywhere or overall used in public, including in any marches, demonstrations, protests or mass gatherings and events. The 3 flags have remained ignored completely, despite their design being based on some historical Sunrisian flags that are being used in today’s “March of All Sunrisias.” The flags of North Sunrisia, South Sunrisia and the Provisional Republic of Sunrisia, or their replicas, can only be seen in a history museum today.
There have been calls to publicly desecrate the flags of North Sunrisia, South Sunrisia and the Provisional Republic of Sunrisia, but that has not been done so far in public. There is not a clearly-determined law that would allow or prohibit the desecration of controversial historical symbols of Sunrisia, referring specifically to these 3 flags, although it could be applied by some to other historical Sunrisian symbols as well.
In other news:
- State visit by President Jall Cvīcli of Creperia continues, despite demonstrations in Orentan.
- Spokesperson for the Department of International Relations Elén Spêctrá-Fâmína: “Sunrisia is watching the situation between North Baggnagia and South Baggnagia. We believe that the talks can be held between both halves of the divided nation without our participation. However, we think the surface-to-air missile tests by the North Baggnagian regime are ill-timed after both sides have agreed to negotiate.”