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The 2022 Mediterranean Games must have given Algeria some street credit in the international sports world because I’m seeing some Algerian news outlets reporting the country will resurrect and host the Pan Arab Games this summer. I couldn’t find anything specific on the UANOC website, but there was a Arabic press release posted to Twitter that I couldn’t translate, so maybe there’s some news about it on there @thepharoah @tuniscof @amen09?
 
 

It says it is confirmed that Algeria will host Pan Arab Games 2023 

Congratulations Italy  🎉 
And also Finland an Germany for the podium 

Here are my personal votes with remarks attached 
 
 - 12 (I’m a sucker for folk bops. Also, I love the blending of styles and languages. It felt very natural. Overall, visually, lyrically, and audibly, this offered everything I want in a song @Illya)
 - 11 (Vocals and video were on point. It wasn’t the catchiest song, but it was very original. It left me intrigued @NikolaB)
 - 10 (I’m really sad this didn’t do better. We don’t see many humor entries in TISC, so this was a very fun song to discover. Visuals were low budget, but lyrics were priceless. I think some more engaging vocals could have seen this snag my top rank @Dnl)
 - 9 (I was actually a little torn on where to rank this. It ultimately ended up higher since I enjoyed listening to it while driving. I like the vocal, and there were some nice touches in the final production. Who doesn’t like some teenage angst? @ManuCHIL)
 - 8 (Again, another song I would have liked to see do better. I appreciate the risk taken with this entry. He had a unique sound and I loved the live performance @Vic Liu)
 - 7 (Multiple folk styles with some fun lyrics? Sign me up. I need something a little engaging with the vocals and arrangement to rank this higher @mrv86)
 - 6 (Well, I liked this one. I the folk element was nice and the video was engaging. I didn’t hurt that I enjoyed listening to the audio only version of the song. It fell victim, like many of the following songs, to being a little too similar in sound and vibe @Werloc) 
 - 5 (I originally had this one ranked higher, but I need some stronger lyrics. I liked the Greek/English combination. It flowed well. A nice summer song @Yannakis @maestro @Makedonas)
 - 4 (Will there a more memorable beat drop in TISC history? I liked the song, but again, I needed a little more originality [lyrically and visually]. Still, happy to contribute to the meme @Cobi)
 - 3 (This isn’t something I would normally listen to, but it really stuck out to me. Original lyrics, nice visual, and an acceptable vocal performance. I’m sure you’ll get points from us one day @hckošice)
 - 2 (This one grew on me. Nice vocal and visual with some interesting enough lyrics. It just didn’t have the affect on me some other songs did. However, it did feel very French @Benolympique @Bohemia)
 - 1 (I don’t know why I didn’t rank this one higher. This is normally a genre and song I’d rank higher. I think it just got lost in a sea of European pop bops. Anyway, great lyrics, nice vocal, and fun sound. Congrats on the win @SteveParker @Pablita @Henry_Leon)
 - R1 (Normally something I’d spring for immediately. I just didn’t like the arrangement at all, and that rubbed me the wrong way unfortunately. Still, appreciate the uniqueness of this entry @IoNuTzZ)
 - R2 (I ended up liking this song much more than I thought I would. It was a little too slow and didn’t build enough to gets points. Nice entry though @rybak)
 - R3 (Lyrics took this from the podium to a reserve slot. Visuals were nice and this got my body moving. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get over the let down of the lyrics. Still, nice to have Norway back @vkristijan)
 - R4 (Similar feedback to Norway here. Best vocal, but just not stimulating enough lyrically. I made share to keep in my reserves though @Ruslan)

Congrats to @Henry_Leon @SteveParkerand @Pablita! I never doubt about the great Pablita song tastes
I'm hope to have enough time to join the next time after missing 2 contest in a row

Congratulations for Tunisia 
The African cup 
Arab cup 
Mena region Cup 
 
 

Congratulations for Tunisia 
The African cup 
Arab cup 
Mena region Cup 
 
 

Congratulations for Tunisia 
The African cup 
Arab cup 
Mena region Cup 
 
 

Congratulations for Tunisia 
The African cup 
Arab cup 
Mena region Cup 
 
 

Congratulations for Tunisia 
The African cup 
Arab cup 
Mena region Cup 
 
 

Congratulations for Tunisia 
The African cup 
Arab cup 
Mena region Cup 
 
 

Congratulations Italy  🎉 
And also Finland an Germany for the podium 

Congratulations for Tunisia 
The African cup 
Arab cup 
Mena region Cup 
 
 

Congratulations for Tunisia 
The African cup 
Arab cup 
Mena region Cup 
 
 

Think this is the best finish for Team India
 
Thanks for all those who voted for us, good choice of song by Fly.

SWEDEN
  NORWAY   11    USA   10          FINLAND   9    UKRAINE   8    ROMANIA   7    SLOVENIA   6    TUNISIA   5    CHILE   4    DENMARK   3    ITALY   2    SLOVAKIA   1 

First of all:  Amazing organization @Cobi  You've been an excellent and efficient host, plus that walktrough Spanish music at the Opening was amazing. A big round of applause for you 
 
Now, after a good St Patrick's party last night at a local pub owned and attended by actual Irish people, I find that my entry didn't had the best of starts, but has made some ground, so I want to acknowledge
 
Grazie mille  !  @SteveParker @Pablita @Henry_Leon
 
Tak  ! @Wumo @Agger
 
תודה @Dnl  !
 
Kiitos @Finnator123  ! (I can finally say it, after binge watching 3 seasons of Karppi)
 
شكرا جزيلا @amen09
 
Hvala vam @dcro  !
 

GRANADA LYNXES
 
Granada is a city located in the southern region of Andalusia, Spain. The history of Granada dates back to the 8th century when it was founded by the Moors as a small fortress town. However, it was during the Nasrid dynasty (1238-1492) that the city experienced its greatest period of prosperity and growth. It was during this time that the Alhambra Palace, the city's most famous landmark, was constructed.
 

 
The Alhambra Palace is a magnificent example of Islamic architecture, and it is considered one of the greatest architectural treasures in Spain. It was built in the 14th century as a royal palace and fortress for the Nasrid kings. The palace complex includes beautiful gardens, courtyards, and fountains, as well as several ornate rooms and halls decorated with intricate stucco, tilework, and wood carvings.
 
In the 19th century, Granada experienced a revival thanks to the Romantic movement and the interest in Moorish art and culture. The city became a popular destination for artists, writers, and intellectuals, who were fascinated by its rich history and its architectural and artistic heritage.
 
Today, Granada is a vibrant and lively city, renowned for its cultural richness and its exceptional architecture. In addition to the Alhambra Palace, the city is home to many other historical and cultural landmarks, such as the Generalife gardens, the Cathedral of Granada, and the Albayzin neighborhood, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
 

 
The Iberian lynx is a wild cat species that is native to the Iberian Peninsula. It is one of the world's most endangered feline species, with an estimated population of only around 1300 individuals left in the wild.
 
The Iberian lynx is a medium-sized cat, weighing between 10 and 15 kilograms (22 to 33 pounds). It has distinctive tufted ears, short tails, and spotted fur that helps it blend in with its surroundings. The lynx is a solitary and territorial animal that prefers to hunt at night, feeding mainly on rabbits, but also on other small mammals, such as rodents and birds.
 
In recent years, conservation efforts have been made to protect and conserve the Iberian lynx population. As a result, the population has slowly increased, and the species has been downgraded from Critically Endangered to Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
 

 
 
TYPICAL FOOD:
 
Granada, being located in the southern region of Andalusia, has a cuisine that is influenced by both Spanish and Moorish flavors and ingredients. Some typical dishes of Granada include:
 
Tortilla del Sacromonte: A Spanish omelet made with eggs, potatoes, onions, and various meats, such as chorizo, blood sausage, and lamb brains. Gazpacho Andaluz: A cold soup made with tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, onions, and bread, and flavored with garlic, vinegar, and olive oil. Plato Alpujarreño: A hearty dish made with potatoes, peppers, sausage, and fried eggs, often served with bread. Piononos: A sweet pastry filled with cream and sprinkled with cinnamon. Salmorejo: A cold tomato soup similar to gazpacho, but with a thicker consistency and garnished with hard-boiled egg and ham.  
In Granada it is a tradition that when ordering a drink (especially beer) in a bar, it is accompanied by a free tapa.
 

 
MEMBERS OF THE TEAM:
 INDIA @Fly_like_a_don  TUNISIA @amen09  FRANCE @Benolympique @Bohemia  CHILE @ManuCHIL

By the way, the Opening Ceremony will take place tomorrow Friday 17th at 20:30 (Central European Time). It will last between 60 and 75 minutes and will have a traditional structure starting with the Parade of Nations, an artistic section as the main part of the ceremony and it will finish with the protocolary part, including the Oaths and the presentation of the Scoreboard for Saturday's Grand Final.
 
The ceremony, in line with the rest of the edition, will showcase Spanish culture and history and it will also celebrate the Jubilee Edition of the Totallympics International Song Contest.

TUNISIA  
 
KASO -KBERNA 
 

 

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INDONESIA 
 
"INDONESIA"
"INDONÉSIE"

2nd TUNISIA 11 3rd IRELAND 10 4th GREECE 9 5th NEW ZEALAND 8 6th CROATIA 7 7th SLOVENIA 6 8th GERMANY 5 9th ITALY 4 10th FRANCE 3 11th ROMANIA 2 12th PORTUGAL 1

Interesting turn of events after Tunisia's votes. Let's see who's dreams of making the podium will be heartbroken with my votes.