Political Symbols and National Identity in Timor-Leste

Acknowledgements               List of FiguresChapter One: Introduction: Struggle, suffering and symbols: Narratives of nationalism and representing identityPart I - Commemorative Symbols  Chapter Two: Flying the nation's colours: Commemorations of the past and the national flag of Timor-LesteChapter Three: Monuments and memorials: Funu, terus and constructing an East Timorese national identity Part II - National Heroes  Chapter Four: The Spirit of Rebellion: National heroes, Dom Boaventura, and Personifying National Identity in Timor-Leste Chapter Five: 'Big Brother Xanana': The cult of personality and the creation of a contemporary national heroPart III - Symbols of Peace and Prosperity           Chapter Six: The Struggle Continues: Peace and prosperity, democratic values and development in political party flagsChapter Seven: Painting Peace and Prosperity: Street art, the Geração Foun, and identifying with an evolving 'East Timorese-ness'Chapter Eight: Conclusion
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