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Years ago I founded this two old sailors, singing and playing old sea shanties in the harbour of the German town Hamburg.

Entry for the contest Contest 5 (and) 7 is 1 (and) 2 is 3Unfortunately, I don't have any milestones to celebrate this time. For example, last year I had 40 years of active singing and 25 years of board service, but this year?This year there is only one normal birthday to celebrate. A completely normal one?But not quite “normal” if you look closer.....The number 57 has spiritual and humanitarian meaning. It is a combination of the numbers 5 and 7, which represent freedom, change, progress, spiritual awakening, enlightenment, faith, intuition, creativity and art.People associated with these two numbers have a gift for writing, especially creative writing, which then expresses the independence of the writer and the communication of himself and the self of others. If the two numbers 5 and 7 are added together, the result is 12. If these are added together, the result is 3. Now there is a more detailed explanation of the individual numbers:3 = creativity, self-expression, tolerance and inspirationThe 3 stands for creative power and creation. It embodies the symbol of wisdom and harmony. General meanings are stability, versatility, sociability, community and helpfulness. It is the number of luck and success.5 = curiosity, growth, optimism, personal independence, change The 5 symbolizes curiosity, freedom and change. This number represents the 5 human senses, is the central point between 1 and 9 and the 5 points of the human body in self-defense (2 arms, 2 legs and the head). It means a sense of responsibility, helping, healing, service, meaning of life, religion, warmth and love of freedom.7 = spirituality, intuition, introspection and inner insightThe number 7 has symbolic and spiritual meaning. It stands for progress, victory, overcoming, self-assurance, optimism and courage. It is the sum of spirit, soul and body, the embodiment of the divine and the cosmos, healing, security, calm, abundance and completeness. It also symbolizes inner wisdom, mysticism, intuition and inner strength. 12 = perfection, unity, completenessThe number 12 also represents karmic tasks, dedication, service, responsibility, give and take, repentance and patience. It is connected to the universe and appears very frequently in religion, science and mythology. Examples:Jesus was followed by 12 disciples There are 12 months in a year 12 signs of the zodiac 12 psalms were sung 12 prophets 12 Olympian Gods and 12 Titans 12 Roman gods and 12 gods in Asgard 12 seats at King Arthur's Round Table 12 is a dozen There are 12 lunar orbits in a solar year and much more...So, enough about the “number fetishist” and move on to the birthday party contest. Who can take part Everybody can take part, from friend to watcher to passer by, from regular member, newby to longtime member, core member, senior member, volunteer collegues, even staff if they would like to. Contest topics/themes Some topics will have a fun factor, some are special, some may have a healing effect, some are just out of the blue or special favourite topics. There will be 10 different topics for the contest - Trees (topic 1) - Spring (topic 2) - Sky Sensations (topic 3)- Music (topic 4) - Flowers (topic 5) - Monuments (topic 6) - Everlasting Memories (topic 7) - Thankfulness (topic 8) - Birds (topic 9)- Who or What could I be (topic 10) Winners There will be 82 winners in the end - First place (10 x) - Second place (10 x) - Third place (10 x) - Honorable mentions/runners up (10 x) - First place AI (10 x) - Second place AI (10 x) - Third place AI (10 x) - Honorable mentions/runners up AI (10 x) - Special prize addition (1 x) - Special prize addition AI (1 x) Here is what the contest is about Topic 1: Trees All types of trees (coniferous, deciduous or fruit trees) as a whole or in parts. This means leaves on a branch, flowers on the tree, extracts from the trunk or roots or, in the case of fruit trees, the fruits on the tree. Topic 2: Spring Landscapes and scenery with delicate green leaves, tulips, primroses, returning birds, spring storms, but also festivals associated with spring, for example Easter or spring solstice, winter expulsion. Topic 3: Sky Sensations This is the place for spectacular sky scenes, whether they be sunrises or sunsets or planetary and cosmic celestial phenomena, such as comets, shooting stars, the evening star. Topic 4: Music Music is very broad. There is space here for bands, musical instruments, song lyrics, singers, dancers, sheet music or even parts of them. Topic 5: Flowers All kind of flowers will find their place here. It also can be still life flowers or floral arragements/decorations. Topic 6: Monuments Everything concerning monuments. Historical monuments, specific buildings with historical significance, crypts or tombstones in cemeteries, or simply memorable places where memorable scenes had taken place, for example battlefields. Topic 7: Everlasting Memories Let your memories about things, people, places, events come up that you will never forget in your life because they were so memorable and unique. Topic 8: Thankfulness For what are you thankful? Gestures, kind words, kindness, acceptance, tolerance...What is it? Topic 9: Birds Here is the place for our feathered friends. Domestic animals (budgies, parrots), wild birds (tits, blackbirds, starlings), large birds (storks, herons) and birds of prey (owls, eagles). The birds mentioned are just examples...there are a lot more. Topic 10: Who or What could I be? What do you think? Like in every contest, I hosted, there will be a "personal" folder to spice things up. As you have noticed on Discord, my slogan is "Between Heaven and Earth". Some people think that I might be an elf or an angel or a dragon. So what do you choose and how would you like to depict me in the form you have chosen out of the three. I am very curious...!!! Dates The contest will start on 01st February 2024. It will end on 30th April 2024. Deadline will be extended if necessary!! New or old art It can be either new art or old art, whereby new art after the date of this journal would be prefered. What language (literature) should the deviations have - English - German - French - Latin (these are my most common languages) How many entries can you submit All participants can submit up to 20 deviations (that means, one piece of art for each topic - but not two or more for one topic). Please indicate in your author's description for what topic/theme you have created your work. Deviations can be either left as a comment on this blog/journal or be sent per note to me. I will create 20 different folders in my collections (fav.) gallery, where you can see the works in. What type of art Any art medium is allowed - Photography - Photomanipulation - Digital Art - Traditional Art (also sculptures) - Literature (poetry, short stories, non-fiction, visual poetry etc.) - Artisan Crafts - Animation and filmography - Pixelwork, stamps and emoticons - AI creations (10 special folders with the same topics are created for the AI work. Please specify correctly/tag your AI work) Voting/Judging Voting/judging will start after submission is closed. Your humble judges are: PRIZES A contest would not be a contest without awesome prizes. Point Prizes @Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving1 x 200 points for the special prize addition 1 x 200 points for the special prize addition AI 10 x 100 points for the 10 first places 10 x 100 points for the 10 first places AI 10 x 70 points for the 10 second places 10 x 70 points for the 10 second places AI 10 x 50 points for the 10 third places 10 x 50 points for the 10 third places AI 10 x 20 points for the 10 honorable mentions/runners up 10 x 20 points for the 10 honorable mentions/runners up AI@Kat-Zaphire is giving3,000 points to be devided accordingly@sesam-is-open is giving100 points to be devided accordingly@Elioenai is giving100 points to be devided accordingly All winners will receive features from @Malintra-Shadowmoon (all winners)@writeddreams2reality (all winners)@Dieffi (all winners) Other prizes @Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 1 diamond badge to the special prize addition @Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 1 diamond badge to the special prize addition AI @Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 10 hype badges to the first places @Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 10 hype badges to the first places AI @Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 10 quartz badges to the second places @Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 10 quartz badges to the second places AI @Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving llamas to all participants (if not already given)@CouchSessions is giving 1 diamond badge to the special prize addition@CouchSessions is giving 1 diamond badge to the special prize addition AI@CouchSessions is giving 2 hype badges to everyone else@sesam-is-open is giving 10 quartz badges to the first places@sesam-is-open is giving 10 quartz badges to the first places AI@writeddreams2reality is giving 1 small library with one character to the special prize addition@writeddreams2reality is giving 1 small library with one character to the special prize addition AIHere are samples:,,, I always take prize donations !!! Anything from features, points, subscriptions to DA (CM), fragments/badges, llamas, critiques, art or anything else you can give or afford. If you wish to donate, please comment on this blog/journal. Prizes of all kind can be added throughout the duration of the contest until voting time. Prizes are not accepted anymore when voting will have begun. Of course, donors can still participate at the contest! And I am also looking for some people helping me to judge the contest afterwards. If you should have any questions, please just contact me. I am looking forward to a load of fun. Hope all participants will enjoy the contest. Mali Prize donators are featured here... topic 4 music

Description
Years ago I founded this two old sailors, singing and playing old sea shanties in the harbour of the German town Hamburg.

Entry for the contest Contest 5 (and) 7 is 1 (and) 2 is 3Unfortunately, I don't have any milestones to celebrate this time. For example, last year I had 40 years of active singing and 25 years of board service, but this year?This year there is only one normal birthday to celebrate. A completely normal one?But not quite “normal” if you look closer.....The number 57 has spiritual and humanitarian meaning. It is a combination of the numbers 5 and 7, which represent freedom, change, progress, spiritual awakening, enlightenment, faith, intuition, creativity and art.People associated with these two numbers have a gift for writing, especially creative writing, which then expresses the independence of the writer and the communication of himself and the self of others. If the two numbers 5 and 7 are added together, the result is 12. If these are added together, the result is 3. Now there is a more detailed explanation of the individual numbers:3 = creativity, self-expression, tolerance and inspirationThe 3 stands for creative power and creation. It embodies the symbol of wisdom and harmony. General meanings are stability, versatility, sociability, community and helpfulness. It is the number of luck and success.5 = curiosity, growth, optimism, personal independence, change The 5 symbolizes curiosity, freedom and change. This number represents the 5 human senses, is the central point between 1 and 9 and the 5 points of the human body in self-defense (2 arms, 2 legs and the head). It means a sense of responsibility, helping, healing, service, meaning of life, religion, warmth and love of freedom.7 = spirituality, intuition, introspection and inner insightThe number 7 has symbolic and spiritual meaning. It stands for progress, victory, overcoming, self-assurance, optimism and courage. It is the sum of spirit, soul and body, the embodiment of the divine and the cosmos, healing, security, calm, abundance and completeness. It also symbolizes inner wisdom, mysticism, intuition and inner strength. 12 = perfection, unity, completenessThe number 12 also represents karmic tasks, dedication, service, responsibility, give and take, repentance and patience. It is connected to the universe and appears very frequently in religion, science and mythology. Examples:Jesus was followed by 12 disciples There are 12 months in a year 12 signs of the zodiac 12 psalms were sung 12 prophets 12 Olympian Gods and 12 Titans 12 Roman gods and 12 gods in Asgard 12 seats at King Arthur's Round Table 12 is a dozen There are 12 lunar orbits in a solar year and much more...So, enough about the “number fetishist” and move on to the birthday party contest. Who can take part Everybody can take part, from friend to watcher to passer by, from regular member, newby to longtime member, core member, senior member, volunteer collegues, even staff if they would like to. Contest topics/themes Some topics will have a fun factor, some are special, some may have a healing effect, some are just out of the blue or special favourite topics. There will be 10 different topics for the contest - Trees (topic 1) - Spring (topic 2) - Sky Sensations (topic 3)- Music (topic 4) - Flowers (topic 5) - Monuments (topic 6) - Everlasting Memories (topic 7) - Thankfulness (topic 8) - Birds (topic 9)- Who or What could I be (topic 10) Winners There will be 82 winners in the end - First place (10 x) - Second place (10 x) - Third place (10 x) - Honorable mentions/runners up (10 x) - First place AI (10 x) - Second place AI (10 x) - Third place AI (10 x) - Honorable mentions/runners up AI (10 x) - Special prize addition (1 x) - Special prize addition AI (1 x) Here is what the contest is about Topic 1: Trees All types of trees (coniferous, deciduous or fruit trees) as a whole or in parts. This means leaves on a branch, flowers on the tree, extracts from the trunk or roots or, in the case of fruit trees, the fruits on the tree. Topic 2: Spring Landscapes and scenery with delicate green leaves, tulips, primroses, returning birds, spring storms, but also festivals associated with spring, for example Easter or spring solstice, winter expulsion. Topic 3: Sky Sensations This is the place for spectacular sky scenes, whether they be sunrises or sunsets or planetary and cosmic celestial phenomena, such as comets, shooting stars, the evening star. Topic 4: Music Music is very broad. There is space here for bands, musical instruments, song lyrics, singers, dancers, sheet music or even parts of them. Topic 5: Flowers All kind of flowers will find their place here. It also can be still life flowers or floral arragements/decorations. Topic 6: Monuments Everything concerning monuments. Historical monuments, specific buildings with historical significance, crypts or tombstones in cemeteries, or simply memorable places where memorable scenes had taken place, for example battlefields. Topic 7: Everlasting Memories Let your memories about things, people, places, events come up that you will never forget in your life because they were so memorable and unique. Topic 8: Thankfulness For what are you thankful? Gestures, kind words, kindness, acceptance, tolerance...What is it? Topic 9: Birds Here is the place for our feathered friends. Domestic animals (budgies, parrots), wild birds (tits, blackbirds, starlings), large birds (storks, herons) and birds of prey (owls, eagles). The birds mentioned are just examples...there are a lot more. Topic 10: Who or What could I be? What do you think? Like in every contest, I hosted, there will be a "personal" folder to spice things up. As you have noticed on Discord, my slogan is "Between Heaven and Earth". Some people think that I might be an elf or an angel or a dragon. So what do you choose and how would you like to depict me in the form you have chosen out of the three. I am very curious...!!! Dates The contest will start on 01st February 2024. It will end on 30th April 2024. Deadline will be extended if necessary!! New or old art It can be either new art or old art, whereby new art after the date of this journal would be prefered. What language (literature) should the deviations have - English - German - French - Latin (these are my most common languages) How many entries can you submit All participants can submit up to 20 deviations (that means, one piece of art for each topic - but not two or more for one topic). Please indicate in your author's description for what topic/theme you have created your work. Deviations can be either left as a comment on this blog/journal or be sent per note to me. I will create 20 different folders in my collections (fav.) gallery, where you can see the works in. What type of art Any art medium is allowed - Photography - Photomanipulation - Digital Art - Traditional Art (also sculptures) - Literature (poetry, short stories, non-fiction, visual poetry etc.) - Artisan Crafts - Animation and filmography - Pixelwork, stamps and emoticons - AI creations (10 special folders with the same topics are created for the AI work. Please specify correctly/tag your AI work) Voting/Judging Voting/judging will start after submission is closed. Your humble judges are: PRIZES A contest would not be a contest without awesome prizes. Point Prizes @Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving1 x 200 points for the special prize addition 1 x 200 points for the special prize addition AI 10 x 100 points for the 10 first places 10 x 100 points for the 10 first places AI 10 x 70 points for the 10 second places 10 x 70 points for the 10 second places AI 10 x 50 points for the 10 third places 10 x 50 points for the 10 third places AI 10 x 20 points for the 10 honorable mentions/runners up 10 x 20 points for the 10 honorable mentions/runners up AI@Kat-Zaphire is giving3,000 points to be devided accordingly@sesam-is-open is giving100 points to be devided accordingly@Elioenai is giving100 points to be devided accordingly All winners will receive features from @Malintra-Shadowmoon (all winners)@writeddreams2reality (all winners)@Dieffi (all winners) Other prizes @Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 1 diamond badge to the special prize addition @Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 1 diamond badge to the special prize addition AI @Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 10 hype badges to the first places @Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 10 hype badges to the first places AI @Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 10 quartz badges to the second places @Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving 10 quartz badges to the second places AI @Malintra-Shadowmoon is giving llamas to all participants (if not already given)@CouchSessions is giving 1 diamond badge to the special prize addition@CouchSessions is giving 1 diamond badge to the special prize addition AI@CouchSessions is giving 2 hype badges to everyone else@sesam-is-open is giving 10 quartz badges to the first places@sesam-is-open is giving 10 quartz badges to the first places AI@writeddreams2reality is giving 1 small library with one character to the special prize addition@writeddreams2reality is giving 1 small library with one character to the special prize addition AIHere are samples:,,, I always take prize donations !!! Anything from features, points, subscriptions to DA (CM), fragments/badges, llamas, critiques, art or anything else you can give or afford. If you wish to donate, please comment on this blog/journal. Prizes of all kind can be added throughout the duration of the contest until voting time. Prizes are not accepted anymore when voting will have begun. Of course, donors can still participate at the contest! And I am also looking for some people helping me to judge the contest afterwards. If you should have any questions, please just contact me. I am looking forward to a load of fun. Hope all participants will enjoy the contest. Mali Prize donators are featured here... topic 4 music