[Summary] SLC-S25/W2 | Community World Tour: Festivals & Celebrations

Introduction

Hello Steemians,
This week, our journey took a vibrant and emotional turn as we celebrated the theme of Festivals & Celebrations in Week 2 of the Community World Tour Season 25.

From ancestral rituals to local customs and grand national festivities, participants opened the doors to the most colorful and spirited moments of their cultures. Through personal stories, lively photos, and meaningful memories, this week reminded us how celebrations bring people together, forge identity, and pass down traditions across generations.

Participation Statistics

For this second week of the challenge, we received 23 valid entries, all original, authentic, and in compliance with the rules. Each entry shared a unique festive experience, complete with geographic context, photos, and personal reflection.

Category	Number of Posts	Percentage
Excellent (9–10/10)	11	48%
Good (7–8.99/10)	7	30%
Acceptable (6–6.99/10)	4	17%
Average(5–5.99/10)	1	5%

The overall quality of submissions remained high, with almost half rated as excellent, showing deep cultural connection, strong narration, and visual creativity.

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Top 6 Winners

After careful evaluation based on the official scoring grid, which includes narrative richness, cultural insight, media quality, location tagging, and community interaction, we are proud to present this week’s six outstanding contributors, including the two best 9/10 entries selected using the first-to-publish rule.

Rank	Username	Post Link	Score
🏆 1	@alexanderpeace	Link	10/10
🏆 2	@anailuj1992	Link	10/10
🏆 3	@bossj23	Link	10/10
🏆 4	@oswaldocuarta	Link	10/10
🏅 5	@dove11	Link	9/10
🏅 6	@leonciocast	Link	9/10

Note: Among the 7 entries with a score of 9/10, the last two were selected based on publication date.

General Observations

1. Cultural Depth

   • Most participants conveyed strong emotional and cultural significance tied to the celebrations.
   • Some entries offered rare insights into lesser-known local festivals.

2. Visual Immersion

   • The quality and authenticity of the photos was impressive. Some participants even recreated scenes or used archived material to represent the festive atmosphere.

3. Video Contributions

   • A few participants enriched their stories with videos via Speak on Steem, offering live scenes, oral testimonies, or narrated insights as a valuable part.

4. Community Interaction

   • Comments between users increased noticeably this week, with heartfelt exchanges about shared traditions or cultural surprises.

5. Suggestions for Improvement

   • Some entries could benefit from clearer location details for SteemAtlas mapping.
   • Future entries are encouraged to pay closer attention to integrating the "TYPE LESS SMILE MORE" gesture with originality.

Conclusion

This second week of the Community World Tour reaffirmed that behind every celebration lies a story, a spirit, and a shared joy. The diversity of submissions reflected the beauty of cultural expressions across continents and across generations.

Congratulations to the 6 winners and thank you to all participants for bringing your festivals to life with sincerity and pride. See you soon for Week 3 of this global adventure with a brand-new cultural theme!

Best Regards,
The Cultural Explorers Team