3rd SLU City of Culture (OOC)

[Courelli]

An Initiative of the Ministry of Domestic Affairs

Culture is all around us. From the buildings we live and work in, to the food we eat on a daily basis, to the music we listen to on our journeys to school or work in the mornings, culture has influenced nearly all walks of our day-to-day lives. Be it high culture in the form of Renaissance paintings and opera, or more modern offerings such as street art or contemporary dance, culture is a wonderful thing that should be accessible to all and appreciated by all. As such, Courelli is proud to host the bidding process for the III SLU City of Culture competition.

The competition is open to all cities of member nations. The winner will win the title of '3rd SLU City of Culture'. Although there is no financial prize, there are very real benefits to winning such a prestigious title. The title opens up increased tourism opportunities, and can also be the launchpad to further investment in culture.

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How it works

Nominations
Each member nation of the SLU is invited to nominate one city to run for the competition. Puppet nations may also nominate a city, but puppetry must be confirmed. Failure to do so may result in DISQUALIFICATION. Nominations must be supported by the local authority of the city and the national government of that nation. Nominations may be made until July 18, 2017 at 23:59:59 UTC. Any nomination after this time will not be counted.

Bid presentations
Bid presentations may be made from July 18, 2017 at 00:00:00 UTC. Submitting a bid before this time may result in DISQUALIFICATION. Bids must be posted in the SLU City of Culture Competition sub-board found in the Role-play General Discussion board, with the title "Summer 2017 Bid - [City Name]". Discussion of bids is encouraged and can continue into voting period. Bids submitted after voting has begun will be DISQUALIFIED.

Voting
Voting begins August 19, 2017 at 00:00:00 UTC and continues until August 25, 2017 at 23:59:59 UTC. All SLU member nations are eligible to vote. The winner will be decided by a simple majority vote.

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Schedule

June 27 - July 17
Nomination period

July 18 - August 18
Bid presentation period

August 19 - August 25
Voting period

August 26
Results declaration

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Application

APPLICATION FOR SLU CITY OF CULTURE
- Name of Nation:

- Name of City:

- Local Authority of City:

- Mayor or Leader of Local Authority:

Basic City Information

- Population:

- Brief Statement - Why this City should be SLU City of Culture:

Bid support

- Support from Local Authority?:

- Support from National Government?:

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Confirmed candidate cities

Quechkhonia, Harndon  

Anastas, Koiho

[Harndon]

APPLICATION FOR SLU CITY OF CULTURE
- Name of Nation: Harndon
- Name of City: Quechkhonia
- Local Authority of City: Quechkhonia populace
- Mayor or Leader of Local Authority: N/A

Basic City Information
- Population: 3.4 million
- Brief Statement - Why this City should be SLU City of Culture:
A fairly small city by international standards, but by far the most populous in Harndon. As a result, people flock from all over Harndon to see its ancient, and fairly massive temples, and to sample its mixed culture. As a result, there is a large mixture of ethnicities, from the native Harndonian tribespeoples of the South and East, and the settled coastal Harndonians, to descendants of colonial invaders that settled in Quechkhonia and became part of its people. Its has the very unique Harndonian architecture, with no tower blocks or skyscrapers, instead with fairly small cottage-like, wooden houses, surrounded by greenery; many of these homes date from the medieval era, and there are canals dotting a natural island in the East of the city. The Sacred Grove (and the Quechkhonian Chamber of Wise Council within); the 5 temples of the Faces of Nature (with the University of Quechkhonia built around the Temple of Mother Earth), from Harndon's Druidic culture; the flower meadows, rich forests and the beautiful coastline and mountainside are all successful and sustainable tourist attractions, and there are often historical re-enactments or cultural events that occur in these places. The open-air markets dotted about the city host some of the best street-food venders in all of Harndon, with charismatic chefs cooking quick, wholesome meals on top of roaring fires and large woks.


Bid support
- Support from Local Authority?: Yes
- Support from National Government?: Yes (industry budget)

A little more detail here

[Koiho]

APPLICATION FOR SLU CITY OF CULTURE
- Name of Nation: The Community of Koiho
- Name of City: Anastas
- Local Authority of City: Þalosanastasen (Political Body of Anastas)
- Mayor or Leader of Local Authority: Ildfesti Freja, Chair of the Anastas City Council

Basic City Information
- Population: 2,428,590
- Brief Statement - Why this City should be SLU City of Culture: Anastas is the largest city and capital of Koiho. Situated in a river valley engulfed in mountains, Anastas is a surprisingly large and urban settlement. Centuries ago, three villages surrounding a hill tended to their farmsteads in harmony, and celebrated the yearly harvest atop the hill together. The villages grew into one large settlement that developed into what it is today: a thriving urban center with unique geometric city planning, immense green space, excessive bicycle paths, and an atmospheric, cozy vibe despite its size. The city’s architecture is flowing and contemporary, but is built onto historical foundations. From the streets looking upwards, the city appears as charming rows of terraced buildings topped with red and brown roofs, but from above, the rowhouses merge into sleek skyscrapers and glass towers. In the city center, Anastas’s crown jewel, dubbed the Stack of Triangles--a large, public hub and the capitol building of Koiho--stands atop the hill and overlooks the surrounding cityscape. Anastas’s history and culture represents the coming together of community and passion, bridges new and old, and reflects coziness and warmth across a backdrop of the cold, snowy mountains.

Bid support
- Support from Local Authority?: Yes
- Support from National Government?: Yes

[Courelli]

Nominations for the 3rd SLU City of Culture are now closed.

Nations, you may present your bid in a separate thread, entitled "Summer 2017 Bid - [City, Nation]"

Bid presentation will last until August 25, 2017 at 23:59:59 UTC.

[Courelli]

Voting for the 3rd SLU City of Culture is now underway.

Please vote using the attached poll. All votes will be secret. Voting will last until August 25, 2017.

For reference, here are links to the presentations:
Koiho - Anastas
Harndon - Quechkhonia