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Lots of wind + barely tourists = breathtaking sandsculptures in the dunes!
So I went to a sand-sculpting exhibition today
Here’s a beautiful sculpture of Eve eating the forbidden fruit:
And this one is supposed to be Icarus, but...
I definitely thought of Crowley when I saw it, and his Fall.
Don’t fly too high...
Smokey and The Bandit sand sculpture on Treasure Island 🌴. #smokeyandthebandit #burtreynolds #treasureisland #florida #sandsculptures #stpetersburgflorida #stpetersburg #transam #pontiactransam #sand #beach (at Treasure Island Beach)
Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum – A Space Adventure Awaits 🌌
Step into a world where art meets imagination at the Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum (SANDLAND)—one of the world’s largest and most prestigious sand sculpture events.
Discover one of the biggest sand sculpting events in the world, enjoy the sculptures inspired by space heroes and movie sagas and observe sp
🏖 What You’ll See & Do:
Wander through 7,000 square meters of Lara Beach filled with colossal sand masterpieces.
Admire sculptures created from 10,000 tons of river sand by top artists from around the globe.
This year’s theme, “A Space Adventure”, takes you on a journey through the history of human flight and space exploration.
Spot famous figures and milestones: Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo, the Wright Brothers, Hazerfen Çelebi, Zeppelins, Yuri Gagarin, Neil Armstrong, and even a Mars Space Colony.
🔭 Special Experiences:
View the sun, moon, and planets through powerful telescopes.
Try the human gyroscope to feel zero gravity, just like astronauts in training.
Stay after dark to see the sculptures illuminated by LED lights with atmospheric, themed music.
📍 Where: Güzeloba, Kum Heykel Müzesi, Lara Birlik Plajı No:208:1, Lara Caddesi, Muratpaşa, Antalya, Turkey
✨ Pro Tip: Visit at sunset to watch the sculptures transition from daylight detail to nighttime magic.
News from Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada, 17 July
Wildfires in British Columbia have led to over 70 evacuation alerts or orders, primarily in the central Interior region.
Wildfires in British Columbia have prompted more than 70 current evacuation alerts or orders, with many cluste...
Environment Canada has issued severe thunderstorm bulletins for the central Interior, warning of potential storms with strong winds,
2. A working group consisting of various Canadian agencies and officials has been formed to address the ongoing wildfires in BC.
A working group comprised of members of Public Safety Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces and British Columbia e...
The group's focus is on developing plans for deploying federal resources to support the province's firefighting efforts.
Two military reconnaissance teams have already been deployed, and their assessments will guide the deployment of further federal resources.
3. The Parksville Beach Festival in Canada attracts sand sculpting professionals from around the world and is known for its high quality of sand sculptures.
A working group comprised of members of Public Safety Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces and British Columbia e...
The festival allows visitors to watch the competitors carve their designs using various techniques and tools.
The event raises funds for local organizations and has donated over $1 million since 2000.
4. The North American Indigenous Games bring together Indigenous athletes from across the continent to celebrate their identity, culture, and future as Indigenous leaders.
The North American Indigenous Games officially kicked off Sunday evening, as thousands of Indigenous athletes from across the continent fill
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasized the importance of the games in furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and supporting Indigenous youth in reclaiming their language, culture, and traditions.
The games aim to infuse Indigenous traditions throughout the event, with ceremonies such as smudging, elders providing guidance, and signage in Mi'kmaw, English, and French.
5. The Island Red Cedar team won the Silly Boats regatta in Nanaimo, British Columbia, with their fast and efficient boat.
NANAIMO - Make it three in a row for Island Red Cedar Construction Ltd.The back-to-back defending champions ma...
They made no mistakes in their races and used a tiller for better steering. Other top performers included Coast Hotels with a bed-inspired design and Rotary Nanaimo/Lantzville with a bicycle-powered boat. Some entries had fun but didn't cross the finish line first. The event raised money for the Nanaimo Child Development Centre, which relies on fundraising for its programs.
News from Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada, 14 July
It is the start of a major summer event—more than 100,000 people are expected to view sand sculpture creations featured during the annual Parksville Beachfest, which starts today.
BeachFest, one of the island’s biggest festivals, is back at Parksville Community Park and Beach on Friday, July 14th.
President of the Beach Festival Society Cheryl Dill says this year's theme should lead to some outstanding works of art.
Wonders of the World is the theme of this year's creations.
Sculptors spent yesterday beginning their masterpieces. 22 sculptures are expected. The gates open today at 2:00 o'clock.
2. The BC Maritime Employers Association says work has officially resumed at ports after a 13 day strike.
VANCOUVER - British Columbia port workers are back on the job after a tentative agreement was reached between ...
The news comes after about 7400 longshore workers and their employers at more than 30 ports along the BC coast reached a tentative deal yesterday.
The union has not commented on the agreement, but the employers association says workers returned to work late yesterday afternoon.
The four year pact is subject to ratification by both sides.
3. A student has every reason to smile after landing a $100,000 scholarship.
NANAIMO - While Paul Wu's world has been turned upside down lately, he's not complaining about it. The NDSS gr...
18 year old Paul Wu is a recent Schulich Leadership Scholarship recipient, one of 100 students to secure the honour across the country and among 1500 nominees. Wu is headed to Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, for the next four years to study computer sciences.
4. The weather is poised to be perfect for a movie under the stars.
NANAIMO - The weather will be ideal, so bring your chairs and a blanket to enjoy a night out in the park.Coast...
Coastal community are hosting Sunset Cinema once more across the mid-island. Tonight, in Nanaimo's Maffeo Sutton Park, Minions, The Rise of Gru will be shown on a three-storey inflatable big screen. On Sunday, there will be a showing of the Super Mario Brothers movie in Parksville Community Park. Shows begin when it's dark enough with proceeds from the event going to the Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island.
5. The classification of aspartame—a sugar-substitute—as "possibly carcinogenic" by WHO is being reviewed in Canada.
TORONTO - The Canadian Cancer Society and Health Canada are reviewing the World Health Organization's classifi...
The Canadian Cancer Society and Health Canada are reviewing the World Health Organization's classification of aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic" due to limited evidence linking it to liver cancer.
Despite the classification, aspartame is still considered safe to consume at the current recommended daily limit of 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight.
Both Health Canada and the WHO recommend the same daily limit for aspartame consumption.
Getting baptized with sea water.....😂#amazingphotohunter #ontheshoreline #sandsculptures #praying #gettingbaptized #meditteraneanlife #artwork #beachfront #tmunot_israel #instagram_israel (at חוף מכמורת - Mikhmoret Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHlEMvjASy3/?igshid=g0bt2avgx825
#sculpture #artwork #ontheshoreline #sandsculptures #beachfront #meditteraneanlife #instagram_israel #tmunot_israel #gonewiththewind #couples #inspirational (at חוף מכמורת - Mikhmoret Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHlDmrcAR0h/?igshid=1j97v0juzmj5g