The highland kingdom of a French adventurer whose Sedang Confederation — the extraordinary polity proclaimed by Marie-Charles David de Mayréna, stands as one of colonial history's most audacious acts of personal empire-building.
Sedang Confederation (1889-1897) — proclaimed in 1888 when French adventurer Marie-Charles David de Mayréna negotiated a protectorate treaty with the Sedang tribal chiefs of the Central Highlands, crowned himself King Marie I, designed his own flag and medals, and began soliciting recognition from European courts, his micro-kingdom briefly alarming both French colonial authorities and British Borneo administrators who feared a rogue European state disrupting their imperial spheres. De Mayréna's bizarre reign — which ended when French authorities withdrew support, his European backers abandoned him, and he died in 1890 on Tioman Island under circumstances that remain disputed — left the Sedang people without their self-proclaimed protector but with a footnote in colonial history as the subjects of the 19th century's most theatrical act of personal sovereignty. This interactive sweatshirt connects you to that Central Highlands legacy and Sedang Vietnamese heritage with a QR code linking to the full story.
HERITAG is a purpose-driven brand that celebrates cultural diversity and awareness. Wear and share your social identity and cultural heritage with a unique collection of interactive sweatshirts that carry historical flags of Vietnam. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the proud history of Vietnam.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality sweatshirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more things to know about this sweatshirt: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history milestones and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand • 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Unisex regular fit, sturdy and warm, pre-shrunk soft-feel fabric • Double-needle stitched spandex collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
