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|greaterloc = [[Mushroom World]]
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|capital = [[Chai Kingdom]]
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|ruler = [[Princess Daisy]]
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|first_appearance = ''[[Super Mario Land]]''
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'''Sarasaland''' (referred to specifically as '''Sarasa Land''' in modern games) is a region of the [[Mushroom World]], and the setting for ''[[Super Mario Land]]''. The realm itself is ruled by [[Princess Daisy]] and is made up of four kingdoms: the oceanic [[Muda Kingdom|Muda]], the Easter Island-based [[Easton Kingdom|Easton]], the ancient Egyptian-styled [[Birabuto Kingdom|Birabuto]], and the ancient China-based [[Chai Kingdom|Chai]].
'''Sarasaland''' (referred to specifically as '''Sarasa Land''' in modern games) is a region of the [[Mushroom World]], and the setting for ''[[Super Mario Land]]''. The realm itself is ruled by [[Princess Daisy]] and is made up of four kingdoms: the oceanic [[Muda Kingdom|Muda]], the Easter Island-based [[Easton Kingdom|Easton]], the ancient Egyptian-styled [[Birabuto Kingdom|Birabuto]], and the ancient China-based [[Chai Kingdom|Chai]].
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==Name Origins==
==Name Origins==
The word "sarasa" literally means "cotton print", referring to a type of decorated cloth originating in India 2,000 years ago. The printed or hand-painted cotton fabric (often with a floral or calico pattern) arrived in Japan after the 16th century, where it had an enormous artistic influence, even leading to "[[Wikipedia:Sarasa|Sarasa]]" becoming a girl's name. There is also a type of goldfish called the "Sarasa Comet", which is also named for the cloth, to which its colour patterns bear resemblance.{{refneeded}}
The word "sarasa" literally means "cotton print", referring to a type of decorated cloth originating in India 2,000 years ago. The printed or hand-painted cotton fabric (often with a floral or calico pattern) arrived in Japan after the 16th century, where it had an enormous artistic influence, even leading to "[[Wikipedia:Sarasa|Sarasa]]" becoming a girl's name. There is also a type of goldfish called the "Sarasa Comet" named for the cloth, to which its colour patterns bear resemblance.{{refneeded}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Sarasa Land has never been mentioned in the Spanish translations of any Mario game or official source. This is because ''sarasa'' is one of the many words to say ''affeminate'' or ''homosexual'' in Spanish.
*In Spanish, "sarasa" is a derogatory term for homosexual or effeminate men, and Sarasaland's name is never mentioned in any official translations of ''Mario'' media.{{refneeded}}
 
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Revision as of 17:42, May 12, 2010

Template:Location-infobox Sarasaland (referred to specifically as Sarasa Land in modern games) is a region of the Mushroom World, and the setting for Super Mario Land. The realm itself is ruled by Princess Daisy and is made up of four kingdoms: the oceanic Muda, the Easter Island-based Easton, the ancient Egyptian-styled Birabuto, and the ancient China-based Chai.

History

Super Mario Land

Sarasaland was once taken over by the purple alien Tatanga, who, under the orders of Wario, captured Princess Daisy and brainwashed Sarasaland's inhabitants. Fortunately, Mario arrived to conquer the invader inhabitants and rescue Daisy.

Other

Although Sarasaland hasn't actually made an actual appearance in many years, it is often mentioned in Daisy's official bios in various spinoffs and sports games.

It is believed that Daisy Circuit took place in Sarasaland in Mario Kart Wii. However, this is unconfirmed.

Name Origins

The word "sarasa" literally means "cotton print", referring to a type of decorated cloth originating in India 2,000 years ago. The printed or hand-painted cotton fabric (often with a floral or calico pattern) arrived in Japan after the 16th century, where it had an enormous artistic influence, even leading to "Sarasa" becoming a girl's name. There is also a type of goldfish called the "Sarasa Comet" named for the cloth, to which its colour patterns bear resemblance.Template:Refneeded

Trivia

  • In Spanish, "sarasa" is a derogatory term for homosexual or effeminate men, and Sarasaland's name is never mentioned in any official translations of Mario media.Template:Refneeded