Acknowledgements

List of Figures

Chapter One: Introduction: Struggle, suffering and symbols: Narratives of nationalism and representing identity

Part I - Commemorative Symbols

Chapter Two: Flying the nation's colours: Commemorations of the past and the national flag of Timor-Leste

Chapter 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

Part III - Symbols of Peace and Prosperity

Chapter Six: The Struggle Continues: Peace and prosperity, democratic values and development in political party flags

Chapter Seven: Painting Peace and Prosperity: Street art, the Geração Foun, and identifying with an evolving 'East Timorese-ness'

Chapter Eight: Conclusion

Index

Glossary

Catherine Arthur's research on post-conflict nation-building, identity politics, and symbols particularly focuses on Timor-Leste as a transitional society.