SLC-S25/W5 | Community World Tour: Traditional Music and Dances

Bonus: Share both the original and the remix side-by-side.

2. "Dance the Past into the Present"
Film yourself or someone else performing a traditional dance but with a modern twist: combine it with a contemporary style, perform it in an unexpected location (a rooftop, forest, market...), or blend elements from different cultures. Reflect on the result.

3. "Story Behind the Sound"
Choose a traditional instrument, rhythm, or dance move and tell its origin story. Was it linked to rituals, seasons, work, or celebration? Interview an elder if possible. Pin its geographic origin on SteemAtlas.

4. “Rhythm of the Unknown”
Explore a rhythm or dance from another culture (not your own) and try to reproduce or explain it. This is about curiosity and openness, not mastery. Respect and interpretation are key.

Example: A Filipino user exploring Tanzanian drumming—what’s similar, what’s different?

Geographic Location on SteemAtlas

All posts must include a SteemAtlas pin indicating where the music or dance originated (village, region, sacred site…).

Required Media

Your post must include:

• At least one original video (your remix, dance, rhythm interpretation, or storytelling).
• A photo showing your username and date to validate originality.
• Optional: A YouTube link to expand reach and visibility.

The "TYPE LESS SMILE MORE" Expression

End your post with a poetic, humorous, or symbolic sentence that captures your experience or the soul of the rhythm or dance.

Examples:
“This beat was my heartbeat before I was born.”
“Our drum doesn’t speak – it remembers.”

Community Interaction

After publishing your post, interact with members from other countries:

• Compare sounds, instruments, or dance forms.
• Ask questions about symbolic meaning, rituals, or similarities.
• Foster open and respectful cultural exchange.

Example: “Your flute reminds me of our shepherd's reed – do they serve the same purpose?”

Evaluation Grid – Week 5

Criterion	Details	Points
1. Creativity & Cultural Impact	Remix or twist shows originality and respect	/2
2. Cultural Storytelling	Music/dance context clearly explained	/2
3. Location + SteemAtlas Pin	Correct cultural/geographic attribution	/1
4. Required Video	Remix, dance, or story visually expressed	/2
5. TYPE LESS SMILE MORE Phrase	Creative, poetic, or emotional phrase	/1
6. Engagement & Dialogue	Interaction with other cultures	/1
7. Bonus Creativity	Cross-cultural or remix element	/1

How to Participate

• Title: "SLC-S25/W5 | Community World Tour: Traditional Music and Dances"
• Word count: Minimum 500 words
• Mandatory tags: #worldtour25week5, #steemexclusive, #music, #club100/75/5050, and your country tag
• Mention 3 friends
• Upload a video via Speak on Steem
• Comment your post link under the official challenge post

Challenge open for 7 days, from 00:00 UTC to next Monday 00:00 UTC.

Rewards

• The 6 most original entries will be curated by SC01 and featured in the Week 5 recap.

• Special mentions:

  • Best remix
  • Most meaningful cultural dance
  • Most poetic “TYPE LESS SMILE MORE” closing sentence

Let the rhythms of the world resonate. Let your voice and your steps become bridges between cultures.

Best regards,
The Cultural Explorers Team