Yannakis

WHAT CAN YOU DO IN SPAIN?
 
A recommendation from the organizing committee is to take advantage of the trip to Seville to get to know Spain. Did you know that Spain is the second country that receives the most tourists? In 2019, before the pandemic, an estimated 83.5 million people visited Spain. That's almost double the population!
 
Although Spain is not a very large country in terms of size, you can find practically everything in it. From the wide white sand beaches of the Balearic Islands or Murcia to ski resorts in Sierra Nevada and the Pyrenees. We also have some desert areas, such as the Tabernas desert in Almería or the Maspalomas Dunes in Gran Canaria.
 
If you prefer urban life there are also options for you. From big cities like Madrid and Barcelona to smaller cities but full of history like Toledo, Granada, Oviedo or Santiago de Compostela.
 

PARADE OF NATIONS (2/4)
 

 
 GERMANY - ALEMANIA 
Artist: Michael Schultle
Jury Member(s): @catgamer
 
 GREAT BRITAIN - GRAN BRETAÑA 
Artist: The Lathums
Jury Member(s): @Cinnamon Bun
 
 FINLAND - FINLANDIA 
Artist: Bess
Jury Member(s): @Finnator123
 
 GREECE - GRECIA 
Artist: Amanda Tenfjord & Evangelia
Jury Member(s): @Makedonas @maestro @Yannakis
 
 HUNGARY - HUNGRÍA 
Artist: Platon Karataev
Jury Member(s): @Yannakis
 
 INDIA - INDIA 
Artist: Armaan Malik
Jury Member(s): @Fly_like_a_don
 
 INDONESIA - INDONESIA 
Artist: Tulus
Jury Member(s): @Griff88
 
 IRELAND- IRLANDA 
Artist: Cian Ducrot
Jury Member(s): @OlympicIRL
 
 ISRAEL - ISRAEL 
Artist: Full trunk and Jimbo
Jury Member(s): @Dnl

MURCIA FLAMINGOS
 
Murcia is a city located in southeastern Spain and is the capital of the Murcia Region. The city has a long and rich history dating back to the Neolithic era, with evidence of human settlements in the area since prehistoric times. Over the centuries, Murcia has been inhabited by various cultures, including the Iberians, Romans, Visigoths, Moors, and Christians.
 

 
During the Roman period, Murcia was known as "Mursiya" and was an important city for the production of agricultural products such as wine and olive oil. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the city was ruled by the Visigoths before falling to the Moors in the 8th century.
 
Under the Moors, Murcia flourished and became a center of agriculture, trade, and culture. The famous "huerta," a fertile plain that surrounds the city, was developed during this time and is still an important agricultural area today. The Moors also built many of the city's notable landmarks, such as the Alcázar and the Puente Viejo (Old Bridge).
 
In 1243, Murcia was conquered by the Christian King Ferdinand III of Castile and became part of the Kingdom of Castile. The city continued to thrive under Christian rule, with the construction of important buildings such as the Cathedral of Murcia and the University of Murcia.
 

 
La Manga del Mar Menor is a narrow strip of land that separates the Mediterranean Sea from the Mar Menor, a saltwater lagoon located in the Murcia Region. The strip is approximately 21 kilometers long and varies in width from 100 meters to 1.5 kilometers.
 
La Manga is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches, clear blue waters, and mild climate. The area is also popular among water sports enthusiasts, with activities such as windsurfing, kiteboarding, and sailing.
 
The development of La Manga as a tourist destination began in the 1960s, with the construction of hotels, apartments, and other tourist infrastructure. Today, the area is a bustling tourist hub with a wide range of accommodation options, restaurants, bars, and other amenities, but still retains much of its natural beauty, with several protected areas and nature reserves in the surrounding areas.
 

 
Murcia is home to several important wetland areas, including the Salinas de San Pedro, which is a protected area and a designated Ramsar site. This area is home to a large population of greater flamingos, which are a common sight in the salt flats and lagoons.
 
Greater flamingos are large, pink wading birds that are known for their distinctive beaks and long, slender legs. They are found in many parts of the world, but the population in Murcia is one of the largest in Europe.
 
TYPICAL FOOD:
 
Murcia is known for its traditional cuisine, which is influenced by its location in southeastern Spain and the various cultures that have inhabited the region over the centuries. Some of the most typical dishes of Murcia include:
 
Zarangollo: A dish made with eggs, onions, and courgettes that is often served as a starter. Caldero: A rice dish made with fish and served with a rich broth, typically prepared in a cauldron over an open fire. Michirones: A stew made with beans, ham, and chorizo that is a popular winter dish. Paparajotes: A dessert made with lemon leaves that are dipped in batter, fried, and sprinkled with sugar. Tocino de cielo: A dessert made with egg yolks, sugar, and caramel, similar to crème brûlée.  
Murcia is also known for its wines, including the red Monastrell and the white Macabeo, which are often paired with local dishes.
 

 
MEMBERS OF THE TEAM:
 CHINA @Vic Liu  PORTUGAL @kungshamra71  GREECE @Makedonas @maestro @Yannakis  MOLDOVA @Ionoutz24

Since we are in the last weekend of Voting Windows, I will tag all the users as a reminder that you have until next Wednesday March 8th at 23:59 (CET) to send your votes. 
 
@konig @vinipereira @Federer91 @ManuCHIL @Vic Liu @dcro @Wumo @Agger @Bohemia @catgamer @Cinnamon Bun @Finnator123 @Yannakis @maestro @Makedonas @Fly_like_a_don @OlympicIRL @Dnl @SteveParker @Pablita @Henry_Leon @Werloc @Glen @mrv86 @Ionoutz24 @heywoodu @Wanderer @vkristijan @rybak @kungshamra71 @IoNuTzZ @NikolaB @hckošice @justony @amen09 @Illya @owenp_23 @dezbee2008 @Olympian1010

GREECE 
 
Amanda Tenfjord, Evangelia - AMAN
 
 

Top 5 for ! 
Congratulations @Bohemiaand @Benolympique for victory! 
Thank you so much for points: @Dragon and @Quasit, @ManuCHIL, @justony, @NikolaB,  @intoronto, @kungshamra71, @Bohemia and @Benolympique, @Ruslan, @Henry_Leon, @Pablita and @SteveParker, @Vic Liu, @OlympicIRL, @Argenis Gonzalez, @Federer91, @Griff88 and @Vektor!!

thx to u all , i'm really sorry that i missed the contest and i really thank all those who voted for Egypt , organizers and all those whom participated in this year contest and Congrats France , Sweden and Netherlands  

Top 5 for ! 
Congratulations @Bohemiaand @Benolympique for victory! 
Thank you so much for points: @Dragon and @Quasit, @ManuCHIL, @justony, @NikolaB,  @intoronto, @kungshamra71, @Bohemia and @Benolympique, @Ruslan, @Henry_Leon, @Pablita and @SteveParker, @Vic Liu, @OlympicIRL, @Argenis Gonzalez, @Federer91, @Griff88 and @Vektor!!

My personal votes:
12 pts-
11-
10-
9-
8-
7-
6-
5-
4-
3-
2-
1-
 
So my top 6 all got high points from Greece, and none of the rest got any points 
 
Keep trying, I was thinking the same for Greece especially after TAISC this year when I thought our song was beautiful but it didn't place well, and now after never being top 10 we finished not only top 10 but top 5 today!

France's win was written in the stars, because ever since Greece gave the lead to France, they never lost it afterwards. 

Thanks for the votes and congratulations on the great result for Greece! I love reading these posts from the Greek jury and the Croatian jury too where they finally got a breakthrough result. Good luck for next time again!  

I offer my congratulations to @Benolympique and @Bohemia on their win for France and to @Belle and @heywoodu on their medals for Sweden and the Netherlands respectively.
 
A huge thank you to everyone who voted for Greece, I'm delighted you liked our song. A top five finish is a dream result for us, hopefully we can improve it further in the future and one day earn a podium finish. I think that's definitely our next goal.
 
Adding to this impressive result, we also earned a bronze medal in the team event. I congratulate all our teammates in Brno Swans who contributed to this, @heywoodu, @Dragon, @Quasit and @Federer91. We couldn't have achieved this without your help.
 
And of course, a huge thank you to @Hipooo, who had the demanding task to host and managed to offer us an excellent contest. 
 
 
Time to reveal my votes, after some observations.
 
I can say this is the third TISC I'm taking part and I kept my perfect record in voting for the winning song. However, this is the first time I gave my 12 points to the winner. In the previous contests, I awarded fewer points and the songs didn't earn enough points to eventually score anything from Greece.
 
Eight countries from those I voted made it to our top 12, including every country in my first seven. Four of them, France, Canada, USA and Indonesia made it in the exact place I had them. Off note, after voting, I had to break a tie between USA and Indonesia. I had them seperated just by one point and it turned out the tie was for 5th place, exactly where I had placed the USA.
 
 
1st   12 pts   France  2nd   11 pts   Canada  3rd   10 pts   Ireland  4th   9 pts   China  5th   8 pts   USA  6th   7 pts   Indonesia  7th   6 pts   Germany  8th   5 pts   Romania  9th   4 pts   Vietnam  10th   3 pts   Chile  11th   2 pts   Hungary  12th   1 pts   Denmark    Res1   Lithuania  Res2   India  Res3   New Zealand  
 
I hope to see everyone again in Spain, in a few months.

Congrats to @Bohemia and @Benolympique on your win. Your song made it past my first round and then I kinda forgot about it afterwards.
 
And look at that, we made it to 8th without winning a single medal. Unless that's a record, we would like to claim it. @Olympian1010
 
And thanks to everyone who gave the US points:
 
12 -- lol none
11 -- lol none
10 -- lol none
9 --  @IoNuTzZ @Federer91 @dcro @catgamer
8 --  @kungshamra71 @maestro @Makedonas @Yannakis
7 --  @Ruslan
6 --  @thepharoah @Cobi @Ionoutz24
5 --  @Hipooo @Glen @Werloc
4 --  @Dragon @Quasit
3 --  @Dnl @Vic Liu @heywoodu
2 --  @ManuCHIL @intoronto @Illya
1 --  @Bohemia @Benolympique @dophuquy
 
The theme was songs released between 2008-2010 so we made a list, then we shortlisted 3 of them, with Jordin winning it all. I came to know about Jordin during her American Idol days, so that was a factor (at least for me) in our decision
 
I may have an idea for what we can send in 2023, but I probably won't make that list in haste until next year

Top 5 for ! 
Congratulations @Bohemiaand @Benolympique for victory! 
Thank you so much for points: @Dragon and @Quasit, @ManuCHIL, @justony, @NikolaB,  @intoronto, @kungshamra71, @Bohemia and @Benolympique, @Ruslan, @Henry_Leon, @Pablita and @SteveParker, @Vic Liu, @OlympicIRL, @Argenis Gonzalez, @Federer91, @Griff88 and @Vektor!!

Thank you @Belle!

Thank you! Ευχαριστώ πολύ! 

Top 5 for ! 
Congratulations @Bohemiaand @Benolympique for victory! 
Thank you so much for points: @Dragon and @Quasit, @ManuCHIL, @justony, @NikolaB,  @intoronto, @kungshamra71, @Bohemia and @Benolympique, @Ruslan, @Henry_Leon, @Pablita and @SteveParker, @Vic Liu, @OlympicIRL, @Argenis Gonzalez, @Federer91, @Griff88 and @Vektor!!

Congratulations  for the victory and @Hipooofor hosting the edition!
 
Personally, I am very happy to get a 6th place with a song released in the 1960s. Thank you very much to the 16 jurors who voted for the song.
 
As a curiosity, this has been my 7th participation and the 4th time I finish in 6th place  (Open 2019, Open 2021, Open 2022 and Annual 2020).
 
I don't know if I made the announcement yet, but I confirm that I will host the Annual edition next year. Hopefully you will have more information regarding dates in January since I need to make sure I will have enough time to prepare everything, but my idea is having the final in mid or late March since I will probably be very busy in April/May, which would make it impossible for me to dedicate enough time to host properly.

Thank you @Belle!

Top 5 for ! 
Congratulations @Bohemiaand @Benolympique for victory! 
Thank you so much for points: @Dragon and @Quasit, @ManuCHIL, @justony, @NikolaB,  @intoronto, @kungshamra71, @Bohemia and @Benolympique, @Ruslan, @Henry_Leon, @Pablita and @SteveParker, @Vic Liu, @OlympicIRL, @Argenis Gonzalez, @Federer91, @Griff88 and @Vektor!!

Top 5 for ! 
Congratulations @Bohemiaand @Benolympique for victory! 
Thank you so much for points: @Dragon and @Quasit, @ManuCHIL, @justony, @NikolaB,  @intoronto, @kungshamra71, @Bohemia and @Benolympique, @Ruslan, @Henry_Leon, @Pablita and @SteveParker, @Vic Liu, @OlympicIRL, @Argenis Gonzalez, @Federer91, @Griff88 and @Vektor!!

final standing       1  France 176       22  Malta 69       2  Sweden 149 23  Canada 69 3  Netherlands 143 24  Czech Republic 68 4  Germany 132 25  Great Britain 67 5  Greece 124 26  Romania 63 6  Spain 121 27  Chile 63 7  China 114 28  Slovakia 60 8  United States 113 29  Italy 60 9  India 110 30  Turkey 59 10  Croatia 103 31  Indonesia
56 11  Ireland 100 32  Argentina 55 12  Poland 89 33  New Zealand 52 13  Brazil 81 34  Portugal 51 14  Kazakhstan 79 35  Tunisia 51 15  Lithuania 78 36  Serbia 47 16  Denmark 78 37  Slovenia 39 17  Israel 77 38  Moldova 36 18  Mexico 74 39  Venezuela 36 19  Vietnam 72 40  Egypt 35 20  Ukraine 72 41  Bulgaria 6 21  Hungary 71  

Congrats , this win was due. As was the Top10 placements for  and . Pretty great results in the context of the history of the contest.
 
 
I would like to thank everyone who voted for the Hungarian song. Kinda mediocre result for us considering that we went with a mainstream song this time. Maybe I should go back to experimenting. Or maybe I should just push the Irish emergency button. If you can't beat them, join them!
 

Top 5 for ! 
Congratulations @Bohemiaand @Benolympique for victory! 
Thank you so much for points: @Dragon and @Quasit, @ManuCHIL, @justony, @NikolaB,  @intoronto, @kungshamra71, @Bohemia and @Benolympique, @Ruslan, @Henry_Leon, @Pablita and @SteveParker, @Vic Liu, @OlympicIRL, @Argenis Gonzalez, @Federer91, @Griff88 and @Vektor!!