alsoarty Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 We are going to visit 4 festivals that are held around the world in the month of September. When you've finished a layout, post it in the Monthly Challenge Gallery, then come back and leave a link to your layout in this thread. If you're participating in the September Challenge Chase, be sure to put your link in that thread as well. 1. Mid-Autumn Festival CHINA: Known to be one of the biggest celebrations held annually in China, the Mid-Autumn festival is an event of great cultural and traditional importance. It always takes place on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunar calendar, set this year to occur on September 10, primarily celebrating one of the world’s greatest pieces of symbolism – the moon. In this festival, the moon is celebrated as a symbol of peaceful times, and is best commemorated under the silvery light of the full moon. It’s a festival that goes back around 3,000 years, and is heavily steeped in tradition. Participating in this event means you’ll have plenty of opportunities for stargazing, moon watching, lighting lanterns and incense burners, as well as enjoying the local cuisine! CHALLENGE: Clip a photo to a circle, or use a photo of the moon. 2. Oktoberfest – Munich, Germany - Sat, Sep 16, 2023 – Tue, Oct 3, 2023 Many are led to believe, due to the name, that Oktoberfest occurs mainly in October, but truthfully it only ends in October. This awesome German festival is celebrated all across the Western world, beginning September 17 and ending October 3. Unlike most festivals, Oktoberfest is a beer festival, and all celebrations and traditional festivities revolve around indulging in some of the local brews. CHALLENGE: create a layout of a party.... using the colors of beer for inspiration. 3. La Mercè – Barcelona, Spain - 23rd to 25th of September 2022 Spain has loads of festivals to enjoy. Each one with a vast culture and tradition. If you happen to be around Barcelona around September from the 23rd to the 25th however, then chances are that you’ll catch the La Mercè celebrations. It’s a festival with largely religious origins, having started out as a way to honor the ‘Virgin of Grace’ (Mare de Déu de la Mercè), the patron saint of the archdiocese of Barcelona. One of the most unique parts of La Mercè are the Human Towers, known as ‘castellars’. People (usually men) train to be able to create huge towers with layers of people – they can get so high! They’re usually topped with children, who climb up the adults below to crown the ‘castellar’ like an angel on a Christmas Tree. They’re pretty amazing to see, if only to feel your heart beat faster! CHALLENGE: Use stacks of paper - as many as you can use, with a photo on the top. 4. Diwali, India - and around the world Diwali, known as the ‘festival of the lights’, represents light’s triumph over darkness. The magical sight of cities glowing with fireworks and paper lanterns is even more stunning up close; candles are lit everywhere and lanterns are set into the sky. You can definitely look forward to more extravagant displays too! From gift exchanges, flower necklaces on every human and animal, loud firework shows and more, the festival crosses India’s borders to every country where Hinduism is present. Diwali is one of the most celebrated and biggest festivals in the world. CHALLENGE: - Use glowing lights as inspiration for this challenge. Using bright neon colors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celestine Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 What interesting challenges, Andrea. And I just noticed your new? siggy! Love the way you placed your name's letters inside the filmstrip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in N.Z Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Here is mine Challenge #1 ... we were able to see the Super Blue Moon on the 31st as the skies were so clear. Although my photos were not great I got 2 from the internet of the moon over Auckland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri M Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Here's challenge #1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsoarty Posted September 3 Author Share Posted September 3 HERE is my first one of the moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celestine Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Here is my layout with stacked up papers, totaling eight, using mattes from Pretty JuScrap and Syndee Rogers. Stacked Mattes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in N.Z Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 Challenge #3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 No 1 MC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Challenge #1 - Moon Motivators Chart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in N.Z Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 challenge #4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Here is #1 about the moon. ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatlady Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 Here is my Munich page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatlady Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Here is my monthly #3 layers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsoarty Posted September 8 Author Share Posted September 8 HERE is my second one - Beer Color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatricemi Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 #4 Dino Bday I hope this is bright enough lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatlady Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 My #4-bright colors. I hope this is bright enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Sept MC Colour Rugby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Sept MC no 3 Camping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Beer Themed page!! Such fun colors but sadly no beer glasses could be found. Couldn't find any in my photos either 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Had a day to play. So here's challenge three to Stack Papers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 I did it!!! All four challenges. Here is my Neon Lights page. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimes1 Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 HERE is my Monthly Challenge #3- Stacked Paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri M Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Stacked paper challenge: it really is a mess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapgarden Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Here is my Moon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celestine Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Here is my round photo: Sour Patch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsoarty Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 HERE is my last one for the month INDIA (China lights) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatricemi Posted Friday at 11:00 PM Share Posted Friday at 11:00 PM #1 photo in a circle: Must love horses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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