Alderaan

Alderaan

Geography and locations
Locales included The Solar Gardens, the Symphony Arena, and the University of Alderaan.

Culture
"You shouldn't let yourself be swayed by how others critique music, poetry, any of the arts. Let your own beliefs and passions determine how you should embrace&mdash;"

- Leia Organa

Alderaan celebrated its arts and culture, displaying the passion and beauty of its finest musicians, dancers, sculptors, philosophers, and poets even under the Galactic Empire. The University of Alderaan was known for its top-ranked fashion design program.

Part of the Royal House of Alderaan, the Queen of Alderaan was honorable and respected by her subjects, and the planet's royals emphasized honor and duty.

History
"Finally someone on this planet was smart enough to hire a Coruscanti chef. How does anyone even call Alderaanian cuisine edible? I can't imagine what passes for food at the royal family gatherings. I guess that explains the stunted growth of our little princess."

- Callima Nelle

Leia Organa, the Princess of Alderaan, attended the University of Alderaan and visited the Symphony Arena for a performance of The Maiden of Mandalore by Anya Kend at the end of a week of arts and culture celebration, but was mocked and shamed by Callima Nelle. In retaliation, Leia kissed Nelle's boyfriend, Wilton Paros.

served as its new senator in the Imperial Era. Bail Organa's involvement with the Fulcrum Network became known to the Imperial Security Bureau, which forced Leia to work at the Star Whores strip club on Coruscant in order to keep her father in line and prevent Alderaan being occupied by the Empire.