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waterdeep's festivities & celebrations

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in contrast to baldur's gate, which has few festivals and gatherings, waterdeep in contrast has a great variety of them, prompting volo to write the following about waterdeep in his chapbook about the city:

"At many times of year, hardly a tenday can pass in Waterdeep without the staging of some rite, race, or rousing ceremony of civic pride." (from: Volo's Waterdeep Enchiridion)

in this post, i want to give an overview of these holidays and festivals. some of them are mentioned in the game, like fleetswake in a banter between gale, lae'zel and wyll, but most of them are not. they give an interesting insight in the city, its history and its people.

the most used calendar in faerûn is the calendar of harptos. it's pictured above to give you an overview of how the months and seasons work in faerûn.

The days making up a tenday did not have formal names. If precision was required, the number of the day and the number of the tenday were used, as in, "the fourth day of the first tenday of Flamerule". Days of the month were typically written as the numerical date followed by the month name, for example, "15 Hammer" or "15th Hammer". Informally or poetically this could be spoken or written as "the 15th of Deepwinter". [x]

the names of the months in faerûn are:

hammer (deepwinter)

alturiak (the claw of winter, the claw of cold)

ches (the claw of sunsets)

tarsakh (the claw of storms)

mirtul (the melting)

kythorn (the time of flowers)

flamerule (summertide)

eleasis (highsun)

eleint (the fading)

marpenoth (leaffall)

uktar (the rotting)

nightal (the drawing down)

hammer 1: wintershield

Marking the start of the new year, this observance is a widely recognized day off work, when folk sip warmed ciders and broths (often laced with herbs for health and to bring on visions) and stay inside. They tell tales of what interested them or was important in the year just done, and discuss what they intend to do or should deal with — or things that everyone “should keep a hawk’s clear eye on” — in the year ahead. Such talk inevitably leads to discussions of politics, wars, and the intentions of rulers. Maps are usually consulted, and it’s widely considered lucky to possess and examine a map on Wintershield. Map sales are brisk in the tenday preceding this holiday.

alturiak 14: the grand revel

Led by the clergy of Sune, Sharess, and Lliira, the Grand Revel is a day of dancing, music, and the consumption of sweet treats of all kinds, from chocolate to red firemint candies. Although some of the dancing is wanton and performed for show, large-scale ring dances in the street for all ages are also popular. All the dancing ends at dusk, after which bards and minstrels perform at “love feasts” for families. Couples — or those desiring to become couples — slip away together to kiss, exchange promises, and trade small tokens of affection (often rings blessed by clergy with prayers of faithfulness). Even if you have no paramour, indulge a little in the dance and food of this fine tradition. The night might be cold, but your heart will be warmed.

we learn in the game about sharess, we hear a bit about sune, the goddess of beauty and her temple of beauty in waterdeep in a banter between gale and shadowheart, but lliira is mentioned only in passing: llira is a minor goddess in the faerûnian pantheon. she's called the joybringer and is the embodiment of freedom and happiness, inspiring many poets and musicians. gale does mention her in game - or at least the llirian suites that his piano is enchanted to play.

ches 1: rhyestertide

This holiday is named in honor of Lathander’s first prophet, Rhyester, a young blind boy who was cured of that blindness by the dawn’s light on this day more than seven centuries ago. That holy event occurred in the vicinity of Silverymoon, but Lathander has long had a much larger temple in Waterdeep, and a following to match. Each of the faithful dons bright garb of sunrise hues and keeps one eye covered until the next dawn in honor of Rhyester. If you want to feel like a local, catch the eye of any celebrant you see and wink. Fine friendships have grown from far less.

ches 19: fey day

The veil between this world and the faerie realm of the Feywild is thought to be weak on this day. Though this phenomenon provokes caution in rural areas (with folk avoiding woodlands, putting offerings of food on doorsteps, and the like), it is an occasion of much drinking, singing, and dancing in Waterdeep. The wealthy host elaborate masked balls, while poorer folk don costumes of their own make and travel door to door, gaining brief entry into the celebrations in exchange for performing a song or a short play. All adopt the guises of fey beings and the supposed rulers of the Feywild, such as Queen Titania, Oberon, and Hyrsam, the Prince of Fools. Those inclined to remain sullen in the face of such frivolity had best stay home, for celebrants do their utmost to evoke a smile from those they meet.

chest 21 - 30: fleetswake

This festival celebrates the sea, maritime trade, and the gods of the sea, navigation, and weather. It spans the last tenday of Ches, and includes a series of boat races, the Shipwrights’ Ball at the Shipwrights’ House, and guild-sponsored galas at the Copper Cup festhall. According to custom, the winners of the various competitions don’t keep their trophies and earnings, but deliver them to the priests of Umberlee at the Queenspire, her temple on the beach by the east entrance to the Great Harbor, at the conclusion of the festival. The last two days of Fleetswake are the occasion of the Fair Seas Festival. During this time, there is much feasting on seafood, the harbor is strewn with flower petals, and City Guards go from tavern to tavern collecting offerings for Umberlee. Collection boxes also appear at large festival gatherings. Upon sunset of the final day, the collected coin is placed in chests and dumped into the deepest part of the harbor. This festival has existed in a number of forms since the first trade-meets occurred here more than two millennia ago, and an uncountable amount of wealth remains sunken in what has long been known as Umberlee’s Cache. The area is closely watched by merfolk guardians, whose standing orders are to kill anyone attempting to disturb it. Rumors abound that the chests have magical protections; one story tells of thieves who stole some of the collection years ago and tried to leave the city under false pretenses, only to see a squall spring up as soon as their ship left the harbor. A huge wave shaped like a hand swept the thieves overboard, but spared the ship and its crew.

this festival is one of the few mentioned in baldur's gate. as stated previously gale, wyll and lae'zel mention it in one of the banters between them in act 1:

Lae'zel notes that Gale knows a lot about mind flayers. He responds with information about his training. If there, Wyll chimes in as well. Lae'zel: You strike me cleverer than most istiki, Gale. Multiple tutors, I should guess.devnote Gale: Many a wise man and woman indeed. Waterdeep is the home of myriad scholars. Wyll: Ah, the City of Splendours. Spent a whole Fleetswake there with my father. What a delight.

tarsak 1 - 10: waukeentide

This festival has long gathered a number of older holidays under one name, stretching those celebrations into a holiday season that lasts a tenday. Among the rituals in homage to the goddess of wealth and trade are these: Caravance (Tarsahk 1). This gift-giving holiday commemorates the traditional arrival of the first caravans of the season into the city. Many parents hide gifts for their offspring in their homes, telling the children that they were left by Old Carvas — a mythical peddler who arrived with the first caravan to reach Waterdeep, his wagon loaded down with toys for children to enjoy. Goldenight (Tarsahk 5). This festival celebrates coin and gold, with many businesses staying open all night, offering midnight sales and other promotions. Some celebrants and customers decorate themselves with gold dust and wear coins as jewelry. Guildsmeet (Tarsahk 7). On this holiday, guild members gather in their halls for the announcement of new policies and a celebration of business concluded for the year. These gatherings culminate in a gala festival and dance sponsored by several guilds, which lasts from dusk till dawn and overruns the Market, the Cynosure, the Field of Triumph, and all areas in between. Leiruin (Tarsahk 10). In times long past, Waukeen caught Leira, the goddess of illusions and deception, attempting to cheat her in a deal, and buried her under a mountain of molten gold as punishment. A commemoration of that event, Leiruin is the day for guild members to pay their annual dues and for guildmasters to meet with the Lords of Waterdeep and renew their charters for another year.

waukeen is a goddess and her domain is trade and wealth.

mirtul 6 - 9: the plowing and running

Rural areas around the city observe this holiday in the traditional sense of shared activities of plowing fields and moving (or “running”) livestock. But within the city, the holiday is celebrated with a series of races. Foot, horse, and chariot races are run through courses in each ward, and the winners from each ward compete at the Field of Triumph. If you really want to see the wards come to life, this is the time. Pick your favorite, wear its colors, and cheer alongside its residents. Better yet, if you’re of an adventuresome bent, register in your favored ward and compete! Who knows? Your name or visage might soon have a place in the House of Heroes.

kythorn 1: trolltide

On this day commemorating Waterdeep’s victory in the Second Trollwar, children run through the city acting like trolls, banging on doors and growling, from highsun till dusk. Home and shop owners are expected to give the children candy, fruits, or small items. Those who give no treat can expect to become the target of a trick at sundown. This mischief typically takes the form of “troll scratchings” at doors and windows. Those with more malicious intent sing screechingly in the wee hours, and hurl raw eggs at windows, signs, and the heads of those who try to stop them. Have some candy on hand or some sweet rolls, and all will be calm where you live.

kythorn 14: guildhall day

This day is a time of trade fairs. Most shops are closed, and street sales are suspended for all but walking food peddlers. Guildhall Day celebrates the fruits of everyone’s labor with revelations of new products, innovations, fashions, and signage extolling the extent and quality of guild members’ services and wares. These offerings usually take the form of glittering displays, but guilds sometimes also sponsor brief plays or other hired entertainments (jugglers, singers, magic shows put on by hedge wizards and professional raconteurs) at which prizes or free samples are distributed. Many guilds try to recruit during this time. Guildhall Day is an excellent time to browse the city’s merchandise — and it doesn’t matter if you can’t afford what you see, because you can’t buy it that day anyway.

kythorn 20: dragondown

This day in Kythorn is celebrated with bonfires and rituals to “tame” or “drive down” dragons. In Waterdeep, the celebrations take the form of parades that center around effigies built of wood and cloth and filled with straw. Each effigy is named and has a traditional depiction, for it represents one of a handful of dragons the city has faced in its history. After being paraded to a square near where the dragon was defeated or driven off, the enormous effigy is burned. The height of the celebration comes when the effigy of Kistarianth the Red is burned on the slopes of Mount Waterdeep. A dracolich version of Kistarianth is then carried up the slopes and burned as well. These proceedings symbolize the defeat of Kistarianth first by the paladin Athar, and again decades later by his son, Piergeiron. Tradition dictates that the winners of the races run during the Plowing and Running take the role of the dragons’ slayers, with the champion of the chariot race representing Athar and the champion of the horse race playing Piergeiron.

flamerule 1: the founders' day

This day commemorates the birth of the city. The Field of Triumph is the site of illusory displays that chronicle the history of Waterdeep, as well as martial exhibitions by the Guard and other worthies. Many festhalls sponsor Founders’ Day costume contests, with prizes going to those who wear the best recreations of the garb of historical personages. Once banned as frivolous and distracting, the practice of veiling Castle Waterdeep with an illusion has been reinstated. Several mages come together to produce the effect, which seemingly transforms the castle into the ancient log fortress of Nimoar. The illusion typically lasts from midday to sunset (unless someone has the audacity and magical might to dispel it) and is regarded as a stunning work of magical art.

flamerule 3 - 5: sornyn

Sornyn is a festival of both Waukeen and Lathander, and is used for planning business, making treaties and agreements, and receiving envoys from unknown lands and traditional foes. Much wine is drunk over this three-day occasion when, as the saying goes, “My enemy is like family to me.” If you are a newcomer to the city, this time is an excellent opportunity for you to engage with new partners in business or to gain financial support for some endeavor. My agreement to write Volo’s Guide to Waterdeep was signed on a warm Sornyn evening many years ago, so who knows where your own initiative will take you?

flamerule 7: llira's night

Originally a celebration held only in Waterdeep, this holiday has since spread up and down the Sword Coast. It has received a recent boost in popularity from the custom started in Baldur’s Gate of lighting celebratory smokepowder fireworks — all purchased from Felogyr’s Fireworks of that city, and utilized only by the City Guard, of course. This nightlong festival honors the Lady of Joy with dances and balls throughout the city. Pink beverages, ranging from healthy juices to deadly strong intoxicants, are imbibed. The boom and crackle of smokepowder explosions go off all night long, so you might as well stay up with the locals and enjoy the show.

eleasis 1: ahghairon's day

Many small rituals are held throughout this day, dedicated to honoring the first Open Lord. The Lords of Waterdeep toast Ahghairon and the Watchful Order, and guildmasters toast the Lords in Ahghairon’s name. Commoners leave violets (Ahghairon’s favorite flower) around Ahghairon’s Tower, on his statue in the City of the Dead, and atop the altars of the House of Wonder. Bards perform songs in honor of the wizard all over the city. The Open Lord visits taverns and inns throughout Waterdeep to wish the people well — giving short speeches, offering toasts to Ahghairon’s memory, buying rounds of drinks, or paying for meals or accommodation. Needless to say, establishments of those sorts are generally full throughout the day.

if you are interested to learn more about ahghairon - who is mentioned too by gale in passing - or rather his lost nose - you can do so here: i've written a more extensive meta about him in this post.

eleint 21: brightswords

On this day, the City Guard, the City Navy, and the City Watch — all in glittering array — conduct parades, give demonstrations of martial skill, and stage mock battles. Those desiring to join their ranks are given a chance to demonstrate their prowess, usually with wooden practice weapons in contests against veteran soldiers. Makers and vendors of weapons sell their wares openly in the markets, experts who can hurl or juggle weapons show off their skills, and the wards compete in wrestling and boxing matches. The most anticipated part of the day is when horses are cleared from the Field of Triumph and the surrounding streets so that the Griffon Cavalry can perform aerial displays over the crowds in the stadium. Members of the Watchful Order present the cavalry with illusory foes to fight, allowing the griffon riders to engage in thrilling battles as the people watch.

marpenoth 3: day of wonders

The imaginative inventions of the Gondar are revealed on this day and paraded through the city. These devices range from something as humble as new cabinet hinges to massive mechanical constructs that walk or roll about. Failure is the paramour of invention, though, meaning it is a rare year when there isn’t some notable disruption of the celebration. The flying chair of Marchell was one such recent oddity — a device that worked marvelously on the way up but was incapable of descending. Marchell was rescued by the Griffon Cavalry, but his flying chair drifted away and was never seen again.

marpenoth 7: stoneshar

Stoneshar is an all-faiths day during which folk strive not to be idle. Even children at play are encouraged to dig holes, build sand castles, or construct crude models. Waterdavians consider Stoneshar the best day of the year to begin construction of a building, either by digging out a cellar or laying a foundation. The common wisdom is that folk who undertake new projects on Stoneshar can expect blessings upon their works in the coming year, whereas individuals who do nothing constructive on this day can expect all manner of misfortune to rain down on them in the year ahead.

marpenoth 10: reign of misrule

Swift on the heels of Stoneshar comes the Reign of Misrule. This day honors Beshaba, goddess of misfortune. People of the city are expected to break trust, belie oaths, and disobey the normal order — as long as no laws are actually broken and no rift is made that can’t be later bridged. During the Reign of Misrule, nobles serve meals to their servants, children take control of schools, priests give worship to their god’s foes, and any who wish to may participate in a guild’s trade. Pranks are played by and on many, from simple tricks to those requiring elaborate planning. Sundown brings an end to the festivities, and most folk spend much of the night cleaning and reordering things for the following day. Many visitors decline to participate, but doing so often inspires misfortune rather than avoiding it. For fear of catching the bad luck of cynics, citizens do their best to avoid talking to anyone known to not have played along, or dealing with them in any way until Gods’ Day.

marpenoth 15: gods' day

This holiday observes the anniversary of the end of the Godswar in 1358 DR, when the gods of Faerûn returned to the heavens. Private shrines are brought out into the open, and many people wear holy symbols of their favored deities. A Gods’ Day tradition in Waterdeep strictly limits the use of magic, in remembrance of the wild magic wrought during the Time of Troubles. Though not outlawed fully, spellcasting is allowable only in self-defense or in cases of extreme need. At night, this holiday becomes solemn and serious, as many Waterdavians offer prayers in thanks for the lives they have under their gods. The Griffon Cavalry sets up an immense bonfire at the peak of Mount Waterdeep, honoring the fallen and the risen gods Myrkul, Cyric, Kelemvor, Mystra, Helm, and Ao who appeared here. In thanks for their defense during Myrkul’s invasion and the resulting fires that raged through the Southern, Dock, and Castle Wards, Gods’ Day is also a semiofficial “Be Kind to the Guard and Watch Day” in Waterdeep. Feel free to participate by handing out small gifts and kind words, but be aware that any gift of greater value than a few nibs might be interpreted as a bribe.

marpenoth 30: liar's night

This holy day pays tribute to Leira and Mask. To placate those deities and ward away their attention, folk of all walks of life don masks and costumes (magical or mundane) to disguise themselves and play at being other than what they are. Commonly seen mask styles include the black mask symbol of Mask and the mirror face of the priests of Leira. But there are no bounds on the disguise you don, and the more elaborate and outlandish it is, the more celebrated the wearer. The festivities begin in the evening, when people place candles in hollowed-out gourds or pumpkins carved with faces. Each pumpkin represents a person donning a mask, while the light inside represents the truth of the soul. For as long as the candle remains lit, lies told and embarrassing things done don’t sully a person’s reputation, so celebrations often descend briefly into anarchic hedonism. Misfortune is said to come to anyone who returns to their pumpkin after celebrating to find it unlit, so buy a candle of good quality and put your gourd beyond reach of the wind. Intentionally blowing out someone else’s candle or smashing someone else’s pumpkin is taboo, and risks the wrath of both gods — yet it does occur. Tricks and pranks of all kinds are common on this night, and folk expect lies and foolishness. Pickpockets are rife on this day, so few carry much coin with them, having secreted it away somewhere the previous evening. Instead, people fill their pockets and belt pouches with candies. Traditionally, a pickpocket is meant to take the candy and leave a token in return (a tiny toy, a colorful paper folded into a shape, or the like), but this has changed over the years into adults exchanging candies among themselves and simply giving candy to children who ask for it. By custom, no deals are made nor contracts signed on Liar’s Night, because no one trusts that parties will abide by them. Illusionists and stage magicians (whether through magical or practical abilities) make the rounds to entertain private parties (having been paid in advance the previous day) or to perform in public spaces, in the hopes that a good show will earn them a meal, and perhaps a place at a private party in the future.

uktar: selûne's hallowing

On whatever night in Uktar the moon is fullest, Waterdavians celebrate Selûne’s Hallowing. The goddess is the focus of worship throughout the full phase, of course, but the major ceremony on this night is a parade of worshipers leaving the House of the Moon at moonrise and moving down to the harbor, where the high priestess wields the Wand of the Four Moons in a ceremony blessing all navigators. This holy relic is said to be the mace wielded by Selûne in her first battle against Shar, and again in a fight with her sister during the Time of Troubles. It miraculously appeared in Waterdeep after the Godswar, and has since been the focus of many divine signs. You can view it in the House of the Moon at other times of the year, but only from a well-guarded distance. If you’re lucky, you might see the Wand of the Four Moons weep. Droplets said to be the tears of Selûne manifest on the mace from time to time, and are collected by the priestesses for use in potions that can heal, cure lycanthropy, and be used as holy water.

uktar 20: last sheaf

Sometimes called “The Small Feast,” this day of residential feasting is held in celebration of the year’s bounty. Small gifts (traditionally hand kegs of ale, jars of preserves, or smoked fish and meats) are exchanged among neighbors, and “last letters” are gathered for carriage by ship captains and caravan merchants — so called because they are the last to leave the city before travel becomes difficult. Of Waterdeep’s many celebrations, this one is perhaps the most relaxed and relaxing. Plan to spend a little extra on good food and enjoy a meal with those nearest you, be they dearest hearts or the folk across the hall in the inn.

nightal 11: howldown

In honor of Malar, members of the City Guard leave the city in groups on this day to hunt down known threats to farmers and travelers, including brigands, wolves, owlbears, ogres, and trolls that haunt the roads and wilderness. These hunts typically last no longer than a tenday. During the same span of time, the City Watch engages in its own rigorous hunt for malefactors within the city walls. If you’ve any reason to doubt your standing in the eyes of the law, avoid Waterdeep for at least a tenday after Howldown. With no real hunting to do of their own, the children of Waterdeep spend Howldown engaging in mock hunts of adults dressed up as monsters, and play at the killing of these predators.

nightal 20: simril

When dusk comes on this day, folk go outside to locate particular stars that were lucky for their ancestors, or that were associated with their own births. They then attempt to stay up through the night, celebrating outside with bonfires, song, and warmed drinks. Cloudy nights often draw larger crowds than clear ones, since glimpsing your star through the haze is thought to be a blessing from Tymora. Inside buildings, service folk keep roaring fires and engage in making food to keep celebrants fed throughout the long night and into morning of the next day. If you have no particular star of your own, you’ll find many vendors of star maps willing to divine which is yours — based upon your place and date of birth — and to point you in the right direction for a shard or two.

all information is taken from volo's waterdeep enchiridion.

i hope this was helpful and information to some of you!

🖤

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Mystictober Day 7-- Festival/Music

[Set after Gummy Worms.]

You find Saeran backstage, tuning his guitar for what has to be the fifteenth time this evening. “Nervous?” You ask, ignoring the comfy-looking office chair to establish yourself on the floor beside him.

“Hm,” Saeran agrees, “Needs new strings.”

“Well, if only you had like a million of those,” you quip, withdrawing a package of strings from your bag and tossing them to him. “You're welcome.”

“Thank you, prince(ss),” Saeran deadpans, though you can tell he's serious about his gratitude— after all, he leans in just a little bit closer, brushing his shoulder against yours. “I thought I was going to have to keep coming back here for tuning all night. How did you know?”

“I may not be a guitar expert, but I know that lots of tuning means it needs to be restrung,”  you explain, “And I knew that security would lose their minds if you tried to leave, Mr. Headliner. Good thing I'm non-essential, right?”

“You're essential,” Saeran assures you, already laying his guitar down to begin restringing it. “And they couldn't stop me from leaving.”

You suppose he does have a point— Saeran has a history of showing up late for his own performances, though, in  his defense, instances of this have become few and far between since he broke his contract with Mint Eye Entertainment and established himself as an independent artist. You suppose that nobody would be able to do very much about it if he decided to leave the festival and come back later, even if he missed his set time. “Well, you have me,” you point out, “So you don't need to.” You wrap your arm around his waist, careful not to disrupt his careful work.

“I'm glad,” he hums, clearly focused on removing the old strings from his favorite guitar. For the vast majority of Saeran's career as the idol Unknown, he smashed almost every instrument that he purchased , so he never had much time to get attached to them. Now that his shows are few and far between, he's had the freedom to develop a bond with this specific guitar, which he has affectionately nicknamed MC.

“Are you nervous?” You can’t help but ask again. It's his first show in a while, after all.

“Not really,” Saeran admits, “I'm looking forward to playing. It's been so long since I had a big audience.”

“You've got a lot of fans out there,” you report, “I think I even saw some Unknown merch.”

“Hm.” You can tell that Saeran is lost in thought as he works on changing the next string.

“What's on your mind?” You ask, tightening your grip a little bit. It's so nice to be alone together backstage before the chaos really begins— the openers will be here soon, and, like everybody else, they'll be chomping at the bit to meet Saeran. You suppose you can't really blame them— he's pretty cool, after all.

“This festival invited me four times,” he reports after a few more moments of consideration, “But Mint Eye turned them down every year. They wouldn’t let me do anything that didn’t make them any money.” Of course the festival that Saeran is playing at this evening would fall into that category— its claim to fame is that all of the proceeds from ticket sales go to charity. 

“Oh,” you breathe. “They wouldn't let you play charity shows?” From what you know about Mint Eye, this revelation is not exactly a surprise.

He shakes his head. “That was why I set the bass on fire.”

You can't help but smile, remembering the famous stunt. “Of course it was.” Even when he was trapped in that horrible contract, Saeran was never afraid to stand up for himself. He's one of the bravest people you know, and he always has been. “I'm proud of you.” You press a kiss to the top of his head. “You're gonna do great out there.”

“Mhm,” Saeran hums, clearly flustered by your sudden display of affection. But he sets his guitar down, halfway through restringing it, to squeeze your hand in silent thanks. “Of course I am.”  He replaces his expression of open-mouthed wonder with a smug smirk. You really should have seen that coming.

“I love you.” You figure that you'd better let him know now, before the backstage area gets too crowded. Saeran isn't big on public displays of affection for a multitude of reasons.

“I love you, too,” he replies, giving you a kiss on the cheek before returning to his work.

#you know I had to set this prompt in the gummy worms universe #MM_mystictober2023 #mystic messenger #mystic messenger drabble

[ladypeonies]

Mansuang, speculations and the World.

The movie is out and everybody is speculating about the characters and their actions. If feels like a lot of people think that Wan would die which explains perhaps Khem's sadness. Death is part of life I get it, but it's too often used for dramatic purposes and make the viewers emotional etc.

You know what would be even better? Wan betraying Khem for his own freedom and ambitions. Imagine his friend, someone he trusts betray him? Wan looks so innocent that I'm becoming suspicious.

By the time international audiences get to watch Mansuang, the spoilers would be everywhere unless one stop going on social media for months and even in life. The number of times people have spoiled things without meaning to.

Many international fans will ask for spoilers, it's understandable. I mean there is nothing for now planned for them to see that movie. Frustration and impatience are never a good combination. And some ugly people will take advantage of that. And like it or not international fans deserve attention, they had a great influence on KP and Mileapo success worldwide.

As always with BOC it's difficult to see the endgame regarding international audiences. Perhaps they don't even know it yet. Mansuang will be a success in their homeland, I don't need to watch it for it to be obvious. They have great acting, culture and a novel idea. And it's Thai not from a foreign country. It's been a while since Thai cinema as been this bold and hungry. By Thursday next week the movie could make between 15-30 M Baths. Am I being too enthusiastic? Perhaps, but the tickets pre-sale are looking extremely good.

To go worldwide, Mansuang needs to be noticed, and social media is doing that, so I'm hopeful it will find buyers. Mansuang could also benefits from the Hollywood strike, those who make the decisions would look in other markets. Also, festivals aren't the only way to go.

They could also release it also on a streaming service like iqiyi after the cinemas release with a lucrative deal or Dvds as well.

100M Baths? Well sometimes you see how fast the night changes, if the cards are well played, we will perhaps by next year speak in dollars. But, we should be careful what we wish for, that kind of success so soon, so big, even well deserved is not easy to cope with for anyone involved.

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[ryanhamiltonwalsh]

MORE BOB DYLAN IN BOSTON IN ‘63 MATERIAL PART ONE -->

Today it was my pleasure to share a story about an eventful weekend Bob Dylan had in Boston sixty years ago this week over in the Boston Globe. Thanks to everyone who read, shared, and sent along kind words. The Globe let me go loooooooong, and yet, there was still lots of interesting things we simply had to cut for space. Here’s some of the cut material, plus images and links we couldn’t include, too.

Why the name error? Likely just some residual confusion from the pre-Columbia Records era where Robert Zimmerman had indeed toyed with using both spellings of the soon-to-be-famous moniker.

A 1962 Michigan show also used this spelling. Thanks to author Elijah Wald for helping me make sense of this! Here's one opinion that thinks the 'Dillon' spelling was an homage to a Green Bay Packer. But Wald's guess is that this spelling was an homage to "Gunsmoke"‘s Matt Dillon.

ABOVE: Broadside lets the cat out of the bag about the April 19 + 20 Dylan show. The Brandeis Folk Festival performance two weeks later became an official release in 2011.

Ok, so now for some weirdness that is sure to spark curiosity. The great David Wilson runs a wonderful Broadside group on Facebook. When I got going on the story, I searched for posts that mentioned Cafe Yana. I found David saying something curious in 2011:

So, I read this and get dizzy. Is there a full tape of one of the Yana performances? When asked today, Wilson believes he was confused about this earlier online assertion and that he must have been thinking of a different tape. Either way, when reached for comment, Geoff Muldaur stated, “I trust Dave’s memory, but I have no recollection. It was the Jug Band days and the party was on.” So, it’s a dead end, but sure to fuel some conjecture out there in Bob-world, for sure, yeah?

While his first LP only contained two originals, almost all of these new tracks were “Dylan compositions”—quotations are employed here to indicate that Freewheelin’ marks the blossoming of Bob Dylan’s extremely elastic interpretation of what it meant to be the ‘writer’ of a song, nicking old melodies here and lines of verse there, sometimes in alarming quantities, both from recordings and his folkie friends. In the big picture, this is simply how the folk process works, and in the organic, non-commercial world of the genre, for centuries, this is how it evolved and was sustained, and no one ever, er, thought twice about it. But as Dylan’s compositions started to turn into hits, and hits begat huge paychecks, many in the folk music scene began to look around and ask, “Wait, is this how it works?”

For instance, one song he learned from Von Schmidt in Boston, “Baby, Let Me Follow You Down,” was a highlight of Dylan’s debut album, but it also led to one of his first run-ins with questions of authorship where lawyers got involved. On the one hand, Dylan couldn’t be more clear about it, speaking over the introductory chords on the recording, “I first heard this from Rick von Schmidt...I met him one day in the Green pastures of Harvard University.” But when Dylan suggested to Rick that he should be getting some money from the sales of his album, Rick explained how he had based it on a song by Blind Boy Fuller titled “Mama Let Me Lay It on You.” Dylan’s legal representation responded that von Schmidt was correct, that he had no claim to the song, and then proceeded to copyright the composition entirely to Mr. Dylan.

Just a few weeks before Dylan’s shows there, Café Yana had been raided by the Boston police narcotics squad, nabbing songwriter Mark Spoelstra (the witness to Bob and Kweskin’s song-off) along with some members of the audience for possession of marijuana. Poor guy, he had just moved here!

SCENE SETTING: Friday April 19th, 1963 was Patriot’s Day in Boston and Paul Revere’s infamous freedom ride was reenacted by Lt. Ben White. Belgian athlete Aurele Van Den Driessche had not only taken first place in the Boston Marathon, he also set a new record. At Fenway Park, the Red Sox bested the Detroit Tigers in both games of their heated double header. Over at Boston College, preparations were being made for President Kennedy to observe the college’s 100th year with some remarks to occur the following day. It was mere weeks after The Boston Strangler’s latest victim, seventeen days before his next, and the $5000 reward for his capture wasn’t resulting in any new leads. Meanwhile, across the Charles River in Cambridge, professors Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert awaited news of their professional fate after controversy arose around their experimental decision to give Harvard graduate students mind-altering substances including Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and psilocybin in pursuit of the secrets of human potential.

Below, Bob reads about himself in the Oct 30 ‘63 Broadside of Boston issue backstage at Jordan Hall on 11/2/63.

Fast forward to 1965: Dylan is back in Boston to perform with a full electric band at Back Bay Theater at 209 Massachusetts Ave. David Wilson told me that earlier that day, before the show, Dylan and Bob Neuwirth showed up at the Broadside office and proceeded to just devour all back issues of Broadside, reading as many as they could, making comments to each other about this and that. They were there for hours; Wilson had some nice conversation with Neuwirth, but barely a word with bookworm-Bobby. At the end of the afternoon, BD asked Wilson if he was coming to the concert. Wilson said he had given the newspaper’s comp tickets to a writer who would cover it. Dylan said he wanted Wilson to come too and could leave tickets for him at the door. Wilson politely demurred saying, “Well I’m sure it’s completely sold out by now.” Dylan again insisted that Wilson should come see it. Finally, he agreed, “yes, please leave me tickets and I’ll be there.” Dylan, now satisfied, departed. Later that night, Wilson showed up at Back Bay Theatre only to find no tickets were under his name at the door.

Part II is here.

#Bob Dylan #Boston

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Geelong Pride Film Festival hits screens next month

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Geelong Pride Film Festival hits screens next month

Tickets are now on sale for Geelong Pride Film Festival 2024.

Back for its seventh year, the festival will be held from April 18- 28, 2024 at the Pivotonian Cinema, Village Cinemas Geelong and Platform Arts. 

Geelong Pride Film Festival 2024 Program 

Thu 18 Apr Village Cinemas Geelong

Opening Night – 7PM

Join in the fun of Opening Night of the 2024 Geelong Pride Film Festival at the welcome reception followed by a collection of short films from across the LGBTIQ+ Rainbow spectrum.

Friday April 19 Village Cinemas Geelong

Polarized – 6PM

Lisa, an aspiring songwriter, whose farming family has suffered foreclosure is forced to work at a new, ‘urban farm’ where she meets Dalia. The passionate affair between the two women is not straightforward in a regional community where race, religion, and sexuality present challenges for each of them in different ways.

Housekeeping for Beginners – 8.30PM

Dita never wanted to be a mother, but circumstances force her to raise her girlfriend’s two daughters: tiny troublemaker Mia and rebellious teen Vanesa. From acclaimed filmmaker Goran Stolevski (Of An Age, You Won’t Be Alone) comes a story exploring the universal truths of family, both the ones we’re born into and the ones we find for ourselves.

Saturday April 20

Platform Arts (Courthouse)

Masquerades of Research – 2PM

Two short films by Irish artist and filmmaker Padraig Robinson explore the impact of the controversial research of pre-queer sociologist Laud Humphreys.

Part I begins in St. Louis in 1967 to give poetic insight into how the civil and social rights movement created the backdrop for his still controversial PhD, Tearoom Trade: Impersonal Sex in Public Places.

Part II begins tensely in Los Angeles in 1975, where Humphreys is on the cusp of republishing Tearoom Trade in the radically different post-Stonewall and post-Watergate USA.

After the films Padraig Robinson will join us for a Q&A to discuss the relevance one of sociology’s most radical studies and how it relates to contemporary discussions of intimacy, social presentation, surveillance and data control.

Equal the Contest  – 5.15PM

When a non-binary filmmaker joins a new local women’s footy club in Regional Victoria a simple desire to play becomes a complex journey of inclusion and belonging. An unexpected turn means the team has to fight to play. Their campaign challenges age old sporting traditions and joins the wider movement for gender equity.

Isla’s Way – 7.45PM

Isla Roberts is an 87-year-old carriage driving legend. She defies labels and in particular refuses the label Lesbian.

“I’m not a Lesbian, I’m Isla Roberts…But she is!” Isla says of Susan her lesbian partner of 40 years.

Isla and Susan live together in the Adelaide Hills with two ponies and a dog. Over the course of one year, Isla returns to her remote rural home of her younger years, attends her grandson’s farm wedding, welcomes the arrival of new great-grandchildren and fights to keep carriage driving. Isla’s Way is the story of an extraordinary woman who has lived an inspiring life.

Sunday April 21

The Pivotonian Cinema

Fireworks – 4PM

In the early 80s, two teenagers, Gianni and Nino, collide on their respective mopeds along a country back road.

The collision leads to a deep friendship, and something else too, something that is disapproved of by the families and the village boys. Brave and hungry for life, Gianni and Nino do not care about prejudices and rumors and live freely. A freedom that others do not understand. Based on an incident that kick-started the 1980s gay rights movement in Italy. The story explores first love and the tenderness and courage between those daring to love openly in a time of widespread intolerance.

The Queen of My Dreams – 7.30PM

Azra, a lesbian Pakistani woman living in Toronto, is worlds apart from her conservative Muslim mother. When her father suddenly dies on a trip home to Pakistan, Azra finds herself on a Bollywood-inspired journey through memories, both real and imagined, from her mother’s youth in Karachi to her own coming of age.

Wednesday April 24

The Pivotonian Cinema

Strange Way of Life + Gay Shorts – 7.30PM

Pedro Almodóvar’s western drama stars Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal as two gunslingers who reunite after a 25-year absence.

Strange Way of Life is presented alongside a collection of gay shorts from around the world.

Friday April 26

The Pivotonian Cinema

Lesbian Shorts 2024 – 6PM

A newly curated collection of Lesbian short films from Australia and around the world.

Hilma – 8.30PM

Hilma reveals the life of a woman who posthumously revolutionised the art world as one of the first abstract artists. In the early 20th century, Hilma af Klint, under the patronage of her artist girlfriend and circle of female friends would develop a style that would become a movement all of its own.

Saturday April 27

The Pivotonian Cinema

Days of Happiness (Les Jours heureux) – 3.00PM

Emma, a talented up-and-coming conductor on the Montreal classical scene, is navigating her toxic relationship with her father and agent Patrick as a great new career opportunity with a prestigious orchestra hangs in the balance. Cellist and single mother Naïlle enters Emma’s life; their budding new romantic relationship offers Emma a new family dynamic. Caught between her career, family, and love, Emma must finally choose if she will live on her terms.

Mutt – 5.45PM

A frenetic day in the life of the Feña, a young trans guy bustling through life in New York City. Over 24 hours, his Chilean father, his straight ex-boyfriend, and his 13-year old half-sister are thrust back into his life.  Feña must navigate the new dynamics of these relationships while tackling the day-to-day challenges such as navigating transportation woes and money problems when a pay check bearing a dead name is rendered uncashable. An openhearted film, Mutt explores with rawness and authenticity the complexity of relationships and identities.

Norwegian Dream – 8.15PM

A Polish man Robert, working at a salmon factory in Norway, is attracted to his colleague Ivar. The relationship is tested by a factory worker’s strike, the young men grapple with issues of cultural displacement, economic inequity, and sexual identity. Robert who left Poland after experiencing a homophobic attack must choose between love and his newly found comfort with his sexuality or his family’s financial security.

Sunday April 28

The Pivotonian Cinema

Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes – 2.15PM

George Platt Lynes is best remembered for his portraits of celebrities, but his heart, passion, and most extraordinary talent lay elsewhere—in his work with the male nude. This work, sensual and radically explicit for its time, has only recently begun being fully discovered and appreciated.

Hidden Master uncovers the life of Lynes less known: his gifted eye for the male form, revealing a stunning collection of photography from the 1930s-50s, his longterm friendships with Gertrude Stein and Alfred Kinsey, and his lasting influence as one of the first openly gay American artists.

Gender Frontiers Short Films 2024 – 4.30PM

Gender Frontiers Short films is a collection of films that explore the experiences of transgender, gender diverse and nonbinary people. This will be a special event featuring the locally made documentary short film Out In The World.

Happy Endings Short Films – 7.30PM

A collection of 9 short films from around the world that have positive, uplifting or humorous outcomes for LGBTIQ+ people.

More Pride Events:

Mardi Gras is coming to Wagga Wagga

Victoria’s Pride: Regional Pride events across Victoria

Rainbow Beaches BBQ Lunch brings queer joy to Ulverstone

Bendigo Queer Film Festival celebrates twenty years

For the latest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) news in Australia, visit qnews.com.au. Check out our latest magazines or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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[banglakhobor]

অ্যামাজনকে পাল্লা দিতে স্বাধীনতা দিবসের আগে সেল ফ্লিপকার্টেও, আইফোনে থাকতে চলেছে ব্যাপক ছাড়

Flipkart Sale: সম্প্রতি গ্রেট ফ্রিডম ফেস্টিভ্যাল সেলের (Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale) কথা ঘোষণা করেছে অ্যামাজন ইন্ডিয়া (Amazon India) কর্তৃপক্ষ। আগামী ৫ অগস্ট এই সেল শুরু হবে এবং শেষ হবে ৯ অগস্ট। প্রায় একই সময়ে ফ্লিপকার্টও (Flipkart) ঘোষণা করেছে বিগ সেভিং ডেজ সেল (Big Saving Days Sale)। স্বাধীনতা দিবসের প্রাক্কালে অ্যামাজনের মতো সেল দিতে চলেছে ফ্লিপকার্টও। এই সেল শুরু হবে ৪ অগস্ট এবং শেষ…

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[cantmissus]

Mobile Billboards are Great Out-of-Home (OOH) Advertising

Why are Mobile Billboards Considered to be a Great Out-of-Home (OOH) Advertising Strategy

While still relatively new, the popularity of mobile billboards is rapidly on the rise, capturing the attention of advertisers seeking innovative ways to connect with their target audience. Let’s delve into the reasons why mobile billboards are increasingly hailed as a formidable Out-of-Home (OOH) strategy, shedding light on their unique advantages and the impact they bring to the ever-evolving world of advertising.

1. Customizable Mobile Billboards : Adapting to Every Location and Occasion

Mobile billboards are the chameleons of the advertising world, allowing businesses to tailor their messages to specific locations and events. Unlike traditional billboards that are fixed to a single location, mobile billboards can roam freely, reaching diverse audiences in various settings. This adaptability enables advertisers to create different ads for different locations, ensuring that their message resonates with the local audience.

Moreover, the flexibility of mobile billboards allows for quick and easy edits to the displayed content. Whether it’s updating promotions, announcing flash sales, or responding to real-time events, advertisers can make instant adjustments to stay relevant and impactful. This real-time adaptability is a game-changer in the fast-paced world of marketing.

2. Reach Areas Where Regular Billboards Cannot

One of the primary advantages of mobile billboards is their ability to penetrate areas where traditional billboards struggle to make an impact. Mobile billboards can navigate through busy city streets, suburban neighborhoods, and even remote areas, ensuring that your message is seen by a broader and more diverse audience. This extended reach provides businesses with the opportunity to connect with potential customers in unexpected and untapped locations.

Whether it’s a local festival, a sporting event, or a high-traffic shopping district, mobile billboards can effortlessly position themselves in strategic locations, maximizing exposure and engagement. This unparalleled mobility opens up a world of possibilities for businesses seeking to make a lasting impression on their target audience.

3. More Leniency with Rules and Regulations Than Billboards

Navigating through the complex landscape of advertising regulations can be a daunting task. However, mobile billboards offer a breath of fresh air for advertisers, providing more leniency compared to their static counterparts. While traditional billboards are subject to stringent zoning laws and restrictions, mobile billboards often face fewer limitations.

This flexibility allows businesses to explore innovative and eye-catching designs without being confined by rigid regulations. Advertisers can leverage this freedom to create compelling visuals and messages that stand out in the crowded advertising space, ultimately capturing their audience’s attention more effectively.

4. Interactable: Engaging Audiences on the Move

Mobile billboards take engagement to a whole new level by providing interactive opportunities for audiences on the move. Passersby can stop and scan QR codes displayed on the mobile billboard, instantly connecting them to promotional offers, websites, or exclusive content. This level of interactivity transforms a passive viewing experience into an active engagement, fostering a deeper connection between the brand and the consumer.

Additionally, some mobile billboards take it a step further by incorporating video elements. Imagine a truck adorned with screens that create a visual journey around its three sides, effectively turning heads and leaving a lasting impression on anyone who encounters it. This immersive experience elevates brand recall and sets mobile billboards apart as a captivating advertising medium.

5. Measurable Results: Data-Driven Advertising

Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns is paramount. Mobile billboards, unlike their static counterparts, offer measurable results that allow businesses to analyze the impact of their campaigns accurately. With GPS tracking, advertisers can monitor the exact routes taken by the mobile billboard, track the duration of exposure in specific locations, and gather valuable insights into audience engagement.

This data-driven approach enables businesses to optimize their campaigns in real-time, allocating resources to the most effective routes and locations. By leveraging measurable results, advertisers can ensure that their mobile billboard strategy aligns with their overall marketing goals, ultimately, maximizing the return on investment.

6. Appeals to People Driving and Walking: A Unique Advantage Over Regular Billboards

Mobile billboards bring advertising to where people are, both on foot and behind the wheel. While regular billboards are primarily located at busy intersections, mobile billboards have the flexibility to reach audiences on various routes, capturing the attention of pedestrians and drivers alike. This dual appeal makes mobile billboards an effective strategy for businesses looking to engage with diverse audiences in different contexts.

7. Placed at Eye Level: Higher Retention for Lasting Impressions

Unlike towering static billboards, mobile billboards are strategically placed at eye level. This placement ensures that the message is easily visible and absorbed, increasing the chances of higher viewer retention. By meeting audiences at their eye level, mobile billboards create a more intimate connection, making the advertising message more memorable and leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

The rise of mobile billboards as a formidable Cant Miss US’ Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising strategy can be attributed to their customizable nature, extended reach, flexibility with regulations, interactivity, measurable results, unique appeal to drivers and pedestrians, and eye-level placement for higher retention. As businesses continue to seek innovative ways to capture their audience’s attention, mobile billboards stand out as a versatile and impactful solution in the ever-evolving landscape of advertising.

Learn more at https://cantmiss.us/blogs/mobile-billboards-are-best-out-of-homead/

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Competition Briefs | The First Candidates

"This module aims to stimulate in the student an innovative response to a brief selected from a wide range of options within the art, design and animation industries."

Essentially, for this module I was allowed to choose between any selection of Competition Briefs and deliver those as my final submission for this module according to those guidelines.

The first competition I looked at was Animayo 2024 – International Poster Contest. Artists from all over the world are invited to submit their original artwork to this contest. The winning poster will be used to promote Animayo 2024. Any technique is allowed. The works should be unpublished. The poster must be submitted in digital format. Finally, it must be based on the theme of the Festival this year.

As a poster competition, this gives me a lot of leeway to explore different techniques - analog and digital - and conduct research on a different culture, previous entries and other successful instances of design.

The contest is organized by the Apila Ediciones, a publishing house based in Alagón, Spain.

“Apila Ediciones in collaboration with the High School of Design of Aragón and with the support of its Town Hall, announces “Apila’s 2024 First Printing Award”. This is an international illustrated picture book contest to promote creativity and enrich children’s literature with an educational scope."

Illustrators, regardless of nationality, may submit a project of an illustrated picture book for children, written in Spanish or English (max. 40 pages).

This competition is more in line with my career goals, as being a writer and illustrator, however due to the sheer size of the undertaking, this one does not sit well with me considering that I am conducting the R&D phase of my Final Major Project.

As shipping prices continue to soar and as online sales continue to grow, games that provide excellent gameplay that are also compact and inexpensive to ship become more and more enticing to both publishers and customers. And when all it takes is a few extra dice and meeples to push a package into a more expensive shipping cost bracket, every ounce matters.

So, for this contest, the challenge is to pack as much game as possible into a box that weighs 16 ounces or less. And the goal is to be as close to the 16 ounces as possible. Essentially, people should get done playing and wonder how in the world you fit that much game into a box that weighs so little.

As the most unorthodox idea of the bunch, I was extremely interested in going through with this competition. I was looking into creating smaller tabletop games as a potential avenue for success in the future, and this seemed like a great place to start.

The Silent Book Contest is organized by the Italian publisher Carthusia Edizioni. The competition is exclusively reserved for new and unpublished illustrated books without words. The book project must not contain words. The narration must be realized through the illustrations. The subject is open and not restricted to any age group and readers. Finally, the book is limited to 16 pages (1 Front and Back, 1 Frontis Piece, and 14 Inner Pages).

When choosing from the above, I had to consider how exactly this would benefit my portfolio, and if it would be relevant to what I wanted to do going forward. This immediately eliminated the Animayo 2024 International Poster Contest. I was far more interested in creating books and games. Examining everything from a practical standpoint, I looked at which aspects I could capitalise on research and exploration wise, and which project was most feasible for me to complete within the given time frame.

Ultimately, I chose to go with the Silent Book Contest. This would be a fun challenge and allows for ample research potential and freedom of execution!

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Special Republic  Day Offers at Phoenix Mall of the Millennium Wakad Pune

As the nation gears up to celebrate the spirit of unity and freedom on Republic Day, Phoenix Mall of the Millennium in Wakad, Pune, adds a special touch to the festivities with its exclusive Republic Day offers. Get ready for an unparalleled shopping experience as we dive into the details of the exciting deals awaiting you at this vibrant retail destination.

Republic Day Offer in Wakad:

Embark on your Republic Day celebrations with the much-anticipated Republic Day offer in Wakad at Phoenix Mall of the Millennium. Picture stepping into a world of irresistible discounts and exclusive deals that set the stage for a joyous shopping spree.

Republic Day Sale in Wakad:

The Republic Day sale in Wakad takes the celebration up a notch, offering shoppers an extraordinary shopping experience. From fashion to electronics, lifestyle to home essentials, the sale promises an extensive array of products at unbeatable prices, creating the perfect opportunity for a retail therapy session.

Republic Day Deals in Wakad:

Dive into the excitement with the Republic Day deals in Wakad, where each purchase becomes a delightful discovery. These deals are meticulously curated to cater to the diverse preferences of shoppers, ensuring that everyone finds something special during their visit.

Republic Day Discounts at Phoenix Mall of the Millennium Wakad:

For those seeking substantial savings, the Republic Day discounts at Phoenix Mall of the Millennium in Wakad are a highlight. Immerse yourself in a shopping experience where every purchase comes with the added benefit of significant price cuts, allowing you to shop more for less.

26 Jan Offer at Phoenix Mall in Wakad:

Marking the significance of the day, Phoenix Mall in Wakad unveils a unique 26 Jan offer. This exclusive deal adds a touch of patriotism to your shopping experience, making your visit not only about great deals but also about commemorating the essence of Republic Day.

Republic Day Offers 2024 at Phoenix Mall of the Millennium Wakad:

Looking towards the future, the Republic Day offers in 2024 at Phoenix Mall of the Millennium in Wakad promise to be a continuation of the mall's providing exceptional value to its patrons. Anticipate surprises, updates, and a shopping experience that evolves with the changing times.

In conclusion, Republic Day at Phoenix Mall of the Millennium in Wakad is not just about commemorating a historic day but also about creating memorable shopping moments. Whether you're a seasoned fashionista, a tech enthusiast, or someone seeking home essentials, the Republic Day celebrations at Phoenix Mall of the Millennium in Wakad have something extraordinary for everyone. Make this Republic Day unforgettable by indulging in the best offers and deals at Wakad's preferred shopping destination.

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Creed Fisher Honors The Service & Sacrifice Of America’s Military Veterans & Their Families In New “Stars and Stripes” Music Video & 2024 Tour

American outlaw country singer-songwriter and recording artist Creed Fisher honors the service and sacrifice of America’s military veterans and their families in a new music video for his self-written tearjerker song “Stars and Stripes.” This Friday Fisher’s official “Stars and Stripes 2024” Tour tickets go on sale at CreedFisher.com at 10am ET and the new music video goes live on Creed’s YouTube at 12pm ET. “I’d like to give a special thank you to all the servicemen and women who played a special part in the creation of this video,” Fisher said. “Having true veterans be a part of this gave it a real genuine aspect that I’ll forever value. I’ll always proudly honor our great country with pride and respect, never undervaluing the sacrifices that our brave service men and women give for our privilege to live in the land of the free. The Stars and Stripes Tour begins in 2024 and I encourage all members who have and/or are serving our country to come out and enjoy a show. I’d personally love to shake each one of your hands in appreciation for your service to our country. May God bless our families and freedoms, May God protect those who serve both domestically and abroad, and May God always bless the United States of America!” “Stars and Stripes” plays on Creed’s newly released 12 song studio album, This Ain’t The Hamptons and is available for streaming everywhere digitally. Music videos/visualizers released: “One of ‘Em” | “Famous White Line” | “This Ain’t The Hamptons” | “Lowdown & Lonesome” | “Hank Williams” | “Cold Lonely Bed” | “You Ain’t From The South” Stars & Stripes 2024 Tour: JAN 25 – Iron City / Birmingham, Ala. JAN 26 – Druid City Music Hall /  Tuscaloosa, Ala. FEB 02 – Capitol Theatre Macon / Macon, Ga. FEB 03 – District Live / Savannah, Ga. FEB 10 – Texas Club / Baton Rouge, La. FEB 18 – Thunder by the Bay / Sarasota, Fla. FEB 22 – Tally Ho Theatre / Leesburg, Va. FEB 23 – The Senate / Columbia, S.C. FEB 29 – Doc’s Tavern / Greenville, S.C. MAR 08 – Hop Springs Beer Park / Murfreesboro, Tenn. MAR 09 – Hub City Brewing / Jackson, Tenn. MAR 10 – Tuck’s Bar / Minor Hill, Tenn. MAR 14 – Jergel’s / Warrendale, Pa. MAR 15 – The King of Clubs / Columbus, Ohio MAR 16 – Dusty Armadillo / Rootstown , Ohio MAR 21 – The Machine Shop / Flint, Mich. MAR 22 – 8 Seconds Saloon / Indianapolis, Ind. MAR 23 – Crusens / Peoria, Ill. APR 05 – Ground Zero Music Festival / Bandera, Texas APR 07 – Cosmic Cowboy Music Festival / Hillsboro, Texas APR 12 – Wildwoods / Iowa City, Iowa APR 13 – Wooly’s / Des Moines, Iowa APR 14 – The Waiting Room / Omaha, Neb. APR 25 – Mercury Ballroom / Louisville, Ky. APR 26 – Lori’s Roadhouse Live / West Chester, Ohio APR 27 – Renfro Valley Entertainment Center / Mount Vernon, Ky. MAY 02 – TempleLive / Wichita, Kan. MAY 03 – TempleLive / Fort Smith, Ark. MAY 04 – 2920 Roadhouse / Hockley, Texas **For Creed’s complete 2023 tour schedule follow on BandsInTown or visit creedfisher.com/tour About Creed Fisher: Country music’s rising Outlaw star Creed Fisher reminds fans to never lose sight of who you are, where you’re from, and never be afraid of working hard to earn an honest living. On his latest musical manifesto This Ain’t the Hamptons, his 13th studio album celebrates blue collar sensibilities, patriotism and fun-loving simple pleasures that are staples of Fisher’s music, this record comes at a time where country music consumers’ interests in bringing back the foundational roots of traditional country music are at an all time high. Timing is everything, and Fisher declares “This was the perfect album for true country music fans that miss that less modernized sound of old country music. If I’d said it three or four albums ago – they wouldn’t have heard it.” He’s confident the music and messages on This Ain’t the Hamptons will connect with the majority of Americans, but especially those who love country music and live the lifestyle. “They’re gonna love to hear this one.” Read the full article