[Summary] SLC-S25/W3 | Community World Tour : landscapes and sacred sites

Introduction

Hello Steemians,
This week, we took a contemplative journey through places of silence, spirit, and memory as part of Week 3 of the Community World Tour – Season 25, themed Landscapes & Sacred Sites.

From sacred hills to riverbanks, mountain trails to ancestral ruins, participants invited us to walk through natural and symbolic spaces that continue to inspire their communities. With personal reflections, sketches, sounds, and poetry, we rediscovered the deep connection between people and their environments.

Participation Statistics

For this third week of the challenge, we received 15 valid entries, all evaluated based on the official 10-point scale (see challenge structure).

Category	Number of Posts	Percentage
Excellent (9–10/10)	10	67%
Good (8–8.99/10)	2	13%
Acceptable (7–7.99/10)	2	13%
Under Average (<5/10)	1	7%

The bar and pie charts confirm a strong overall performance, with two-thirds of submissions rated as excellent, reflecting deep storytelling, strong visual and emotional elements, and respect for technical requirements.

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_{Performance Snapshot (Illustrative)}

Top 6 Winners

After rigorous evaluation, here are this week’s top contributors. Among the two entries scoring 9.5/10, the earlier published post was selected according to the first-to-publish rule.

Rank	Username	Post Link	Score
🏆 1	@imohmitch	Link	10/10
🏆 2	@udyliciouz	Link	10/10
🏅 3	@dove11	Link	9.5/10
🏅 4	@max-pro	Link	9.5/10
🏅 5	@artist1111	Link	9.5/10
🏅 6	@oswaldocuarta	Link	9.5/10

Note: Another 9.5/10 post was excluded based on publication timestamp, as per the rules.

General Observations

1. Emotional & Cultural Depth
   Many posts blended spirituality, memory, and storytelling, showcasing the sacred link between humans and the natural world.

2. High Multimedia Integration
   All winners respected the required format: original photo, personal sketch, Speak on Steem video, and the poetic phrase. Some videos captured ambient sounds with remarkable subtlety.

3. Illustrative Mapping
   SteemAtlas pins were correctly placed, giving our global map more spiritual and symbolic dimension.

4. Community Interaction
   Many comments exchanged related legends or similar places, enhancing the cross-cultural reflection intended in this round.

5. Areas to Improve

   • A few entries missed the poetic sentence or had generic location mentions.
   • Sketch creativity could be improved further in future rounds.

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Conclusion

This third chapter of the Community World Tour reminded us that landscapes are not just spaces, they are stories in silence. Behind every stone, tree, or summit lies a memory that shapes who we are.

We congratulate the 6 selected contributors and express our gratitude to all participants for revealing the sacred geography of their cultures.

Stay tuned for Week 4, where we dive into a new theme and continue exploring the world through your words, sounds, and spirit.

Warm regards,
The Cultural Explorers Team