Totallympics Annual International Song Contest 2017

[bestmen 2,818]

and finally we got the votes

[catgamer 117]

@uk12points Have you already sent out the voting template for ?  

[dcro 10,210]

People who still didn't get the voting templates... Prepare to be amazed.

[dezbee2008 819]

4 hours ago, uk12points said:

 

GWYNEDD (WAL)

The county of Gwynedd is located in North West Wales and has a majority Welsh speaking population (quite rare fr modern Wales). The name Gwynedd comes from the ancient Kingdom of Gwynedd, which was an independent kingdom from when the romans left until the 13th Century.

For the next few weeks this county will be home to Argentina @konig@LDOG and Kazakhstan @Ruslan, one will be on the mainland and one on an island..

 

Kazakhstan - Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 

If you are wondering how you say it, then this weatherman nails the pronounciation! I expect the Kazakh delegation to have it nailed as well by the time they make there way to the Grand Final! Oficially it is the longest place name in Europe, and second longest in the world, only beaten by Taumatawhakatangi­hangakoauauotamatea­turipukakapikimaunga­horonukupokaiwhen­uakitanatahu in New Zealand.

The name itself was a publicity stunt to attract attention to the new railway station in the 1860s, but the locals have embraced it and the name has stuck.

There is more to the village than the name, as the first ever Women's Insititute meeting took place in the vllage.

 

Argentina - Ynys Mon

The island of Ynys Mon, or Anglesey in English, is known for its beaches and its royals. It has been taken over by Vikings and Normans over the Islands history and the completion of Telford's Brittania Bridge in 1826 revolutionised the island as access was made much easier. Today the island has one of the homes of Prince William and Kate and with stunning coastlines that attract visitors from across the UK.

The Argentinian delegation are in for a beautiful week on the Island and this short video gives a small taster of what is in store for Argentina..

 

 

 

Liam Dutton made pronouncing Llanfair-or-whatever-it-is-called-and-however-you-spell-it-but-i-am-too-lazy-to-copy-and-paste look easy, and not just because the dude is from Wales. 

[uk12points 434]

58 minutes ago, catgamer said:

@uk12points Have you already sent out the voting template for ?  

Not yet, I am making my way down the voting order, you'll have to wait couple of days sadly! 

[uk12points 434]

 

COUNTY LONDONDERRY (NIR)

County Londonderry is located in Northern Ireland and has the motto - help comes from the Lord - a reminder of the strong Catholic community in this part of Northern Ireland.

For the next week this county will be home to Indonesia @Griff88 and France @Benolympique@Bohemia, with the nations enjoying contrasting urban/rural experiences.

 

Indonesia - Londonderry

The city of Londonderry, often known as Derry, on the banks of the Foyle river will be home to the Indonesian delegation for the coming days. Derry remains the only completely intact walled city in Ireland and these walls were bult in the 17th Century by the English and Scottish as defences. The city is often called The Maiden City, because the city walls have never been breached, despite a 105 day attempt in 1689.

Derry was also where The Troubles in Northern Ireland began, with the Battle of the Bogside, but it was also part of the end, as many historians think a ceasefire was negotiated in Derry before any national agreement was reached. The city is also home to 1 of 15 World Peace Flame Monuments, that was unveiled by Martin Luther King's son and was lit by children from both communities.

Derry has also become a hotspot for culture, after being UK Capital of Culture in 2013. One of these events is the Big Tickle Comedy Festival that has attracted big names like Dara O Briain over the years. We hope that Indonesia will be able to enjoy some comedy whilst they are here, but they may need to listen well as the accent can be quite thick in these parts!

France - Binevenagh Mountain

 

Team France will be based at Binevenagh Mountain, which has been used as a filming location for Game of Thrones. The mountain has a highest point of nearly 400m and has been classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The mountain is commonly used for Air Sports like Gliding and fishing, as an artificial lake at the top of the mountain is a popular destination for trout fishermen.

 

The mountain is a popular destination for walkers and we hope the French delgation enjoy the amazing views from the peak of the mountain, but they'll need to muster the energy to climb the mountain first!

For those of us not lucky enough to be based at Binevenagh, here is a little taster of what it is like...

 

 

 

Edited April 24, 2017 by uk12points

[Bohemia 1,411]

I knew we were going to be based in Northern Ireland! And it comes at the right time because I just came back from my semester in Ireland and I didn't get the chance to visit Northern Ireland  

Binevenagh Mountain is exactly the kind of place I like  It's beautiful  I'm going to take a lot of pictures for sure!

 

[uk12points 434]

 

CORNWALL (SW)

Cornwall is located on the South Western most tip of the UK, with the landmark of Lands End, which marks the most westerly part of the UK.

For the next week this county will be home to Slovakia @hckosice and Slovenia @justony, it was a pairing that was too good to miss, hopefully it doesn't confuse the Cornish people as much as it seems to confuse the UK media!

 

Slovakia - Scilly Isles

There is a long journey in store for the Slovakian delegation, but it is totally worth it! The Scilly Isles, located 45km off the coast of Cornwall, have been compared with Caribbean Islands for their white sand and blue sea beaches. The archipeligo contains 150 islands, of which 5 are inhabited, with the main island being St Mary's island. The biodiversity of the Scilly Isles is unique from the UK mainland, due to the complex climate and more than half of the Islands have been decalred Sites of Special Scientific Interest. But the Isles are not just a tranquil paradise, the Western Rocks are known as the graveyard, as many ships have been destroyed by the rocks, British, German and American ships have all come a cropper against the rocks of Scilly.

In fact there have been more shipwrecks around the shores of Scilly than anywhere else in the world! The World Pilot Gig Championships are held in the Scilly Isles every year and they will take place this weekend, just in time for the Slovakian delegation to take a look. These small boats would guide bigger ships through the treacherous waters years ago, and the tradition has continues in the form of a competition. We are going to enter the delegation as a beginner Slovakian team into the Championships for the first ever time and see how they get on, as long as they stay upright that will be a success! Here's a look at gigging:

Slovenia - St Ives

 

The traditional fishing town of St Ives will be home to the Slovenian delegation for the next week, a town that has twie been named the Best UK Seaside Town. At the peak of the fishing industry over 120 million fish were brought through St Ives! But Team Slovenia beware, St Ives is a hotspot for shark sightings, in 2007 a Great White Shark was reportedly spotted off the coast and in 2011 there was a suspected sighting of an Oceanic whitetip shark, both claims have been disputed, but nevertheless Slovenia need to watch their toes if they go in for a paddle!

 

Art is very important in St Ives culture, with a St Ives branch of the Tate Gallery being established here. In particular, scuplture is important with famous artists like Barbara Hepworth and Naum Gabo being based here who were pioneers in modern sculpture. The sculpture garden at the Barhara Hepworth Museum is certainly worth a visit.

 

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27 minutes ago, uk12points said:

CORNWALL (SW)

Cornwall is located on the South Western most tip of the UK, with the landmark of Lands End, which marks the most westerly part of the UK.

For the next week this county will be home to Slovakia @hckosice and Slovenia @justony, it was a pairing that was too good to miss, hopefully it doesn't confuse the Cornish people as much as it seems to confuse the UK media!

 

Slovakia - Scilly Isles

 

I exactly expected something like that

 

well, the ship race thing should be a small problem and unfortunately our delegation will most likely withdraw because as I know our sailing skills we will somehow mistakenly take the course to Iceland or so  but The Islands and the beach yes baby, I am for ! I´ve already packed my swimsuit 

[dcro 10,210]

22 minutes ago, hckosice said:

 

I exactly expected something like that

 

well, the ship race thing should be a small problem and unfortunately our delegation will most likely withdraw because as I know our sailing skills we will somehow mistakenly take the course to Iceland or so  but The Islands and the beach yes baby, I am for ! I´ve already packed my swimsuit 

 

Good luck with the swimming part.