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Teams participating

AureaTerra (Ardia)
Hibanana (Fusan)
Kommuna Ladies (Mktvartvelo)
Phoenix Cycling (Achkaerin)
Pelagiya-Semelberg (Lodja)
MKTkom (Mktvartvelo)
Gamsbärte 1890 (Neu Uburzis)
Westbay Team (Matthelon)
Sparks-Phoenix (Achkaerin)

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Route and stages

Stage	Type stage	Distance
1	ITT	6.3 km
2	Flat stage	102 km
3	Hilly stage	111 km
4	Hilly stage	131 km
5	Hilly stage	111 km
6	Mountain stage	123 km
7	Mountain stage	109 km
8	ITT	14.6 km
9	Flat stage	150 km
10	Mountain stage	167 km

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The main classification, the one by which the winner of the Tour of Ardia is determined. It is decided by totalling the time each rider takes on the daily stages. The rider with the lowest overall time at the last stage is the overall winner of the Tour of Ardia. The leader of the general classification wears the pink jersey.



The Points classification is a secondary competition, with points being given for high finishes in each stage. The rider with most points overall at the end of the Tour of Ardia becomes the overall winner of the Points classification. The leader of the points classification wears a green jersey.


The Mountains classification is won by the rider who has the largest number of climbing points. During stages of the race containing climbs, points are awarded to the first riders to reach the top of each categorized climb, with points available for up to the first 10 riders, depending on the classification of the climb. Climbs are classified according to the steepness and length of that particular hill, with more points available for harder climbs. During the course of the tour, if the race leader is also leading the Mountains classification, the mountain classification jersey will be worn by the next eligible rider in the Mountains standings.



The Youth classification is another secondary competition. It works as the same as the General classification, only that for riders aged 25 or younger. The leader of the youth classification wears a white jersey.



The team classification is a secondary prize given to the best team in the Tour of Ardia. The team classification is calculated by adding the times of the three best riders of each team per stage. Only teams that finish the Tour with three or more riders can win the classification.

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Teams participating

Hachinobu Seisei (Fusan)
Phoenix Cycling (Achkaerin)
AABL-Ujredi (Mktvartvelo)
MKTkom (Mktvartvelo)
SV Meergesellen (Neu Uburzis)
Tolsenn-Lark (Matthelon)
Jaeyal-Suchul Team (Asadal)
AureaTerra (Ardia)

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Route and stages

Stage	Type stage	Distance
1	Hilly stage	164 km
2	Hilly stage	110 km
3	Team Time Trial	18.2 km
4	Flat stage	192 km
5	Hilly stage	146 km
6	Mountain stage	171 km
7	Mountain stage	167 km

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The main classification, the one by which the winner of the Ashina Grand Tour is determined. It is decided by totalling the time each rider takes on the daily stages. The rider with the lowest overall time at the last stage is the overall winner of the Ashina Grand Tour. The leader of the general classification wears the pink jersey.



The Points classification is a secondary competition, with points being given for high finishes in each stage. The rider with most points overall at the end of the Ashina Grand Tour becomes the overall winner of the Points classification. The leader of the points classification wears a green jersey.


The Mountains classification is won by the rider who has the largest number of climbing points. During stages of the race containing climbs, points are awarded to the first riders to reach the top of each categorized climb, with points available for up to the first 10 riders, depending on the classification of the climb. Climbs are classified according to the steepness and length of that particular hill, with more points available for harder climbs. During the course of the tour, if the race leader is also leading the Mountains classification, the mountain classification jersey will be worn by the next eligible rider in the Mountains standings.



The Youth classification is another secondary competition. It works as the same as the General classification, only that for riders aged 25 or younger. The leader of the youth classification wears a white jersey.



The team classification is a secondary prize given to the best team in the Ashina Grand Tour. The team classification is calculated by adding the times of the three best riders of each team per stage. Only teams that finish the Tour with three or more riders can win the classification.

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Holy College of Martvilisi, Unitary State of Mktvartvelo


"This hall was built and inaugurated in the year 2669, Your Supreme Highness", Chancellor Anachadze explained. "Primarily to satisfy the needs of an increase of student those years. However, with the construction of a second building in the following years, the lecture rooms are mostly used by conferences, cultural events, and courses by visiting professors. And of course, as a place for administrative meetings, and a few personal rooms for some professors, including myself, of course".

"I understand", Sinatdedopali Tsiuri replied. "The style is a bit minimalist but it looks professional and comfortable".

"Indeed", the Chancellor said. "I believe my predecessors opted for a practical and relatively affordable project".

The Sinatdedopali nodded. "Let me introduce you some more of our professors and scholars", the Chancellor added as they approached to the conference halls, where nearby the door a number of professors were standing in line along the walls close to the entry. She could easily one face, even if it had passed so many years.

"Nice to see you again...Your Supreme Highness",  Professor Aka Salukvadze said.

"You haven't changed much", the Sinatdedopali replied with a smile. "I'm glad to see you here", she added.

Once the salutations and introductions were made, the Chancellor indicated them it was time to enter. As the room was filling, they had still a few minutes left before the start of the ceremony.

"Are these your students?", the Sinatdedopali asked Professor Salukvadze, as they were waiting on the platfrom, behind the curtains, where some appetizers had been prepared.

"Indeed", Aka answered, "some of them are, Your Supreme Highness".

"Oh, come on", the Sinatdedopali cheerfully replied, "such formalities are not required. After all, didn't you drink my blood and didn't I drink your blood?", she asked, not completely with some joyful snide.

"That's right...", Aka replied. "It was, obviously, a long time ago".

"Yes, we were so young", the Sinatdedopali looked back, pensively. "I can remember your face of disgust, after that last sip".

"That's not right!", a surprised but amused Aka replied.

"Maybe so", the Sinatdedopali said with a joyful and calm smile. "But even if that was not the case, I prefer to remember it in that way".

"I was concerned, even if confident, when I read about your situation", the Sinatdedopali added with a more serious voice and intonation. "I'm glad everything ended positively".

"So I am myself", Aka replied with slightly uncomfortable smile. "While I was offered positions in larger universities, I quite enjoy my time here. It is the right atmosphere".

"What are you working now?", the Sinatdedopali inquiried.

"Something calmer and less ambitious, I guess", Aka answered, "a work on the Mitsvalebulta Hymns and adivination. Along some more personal and banal projects".

"I see", the Sinatdedopali. "Have you heard about the situation in Chrdilo-Dasavlet?", she asked.

"I did", Aka replied. "Although I did not visit the shrine, personally. Even if I had the chance, some time ago. Before I had noticed of this...situation. But I had two students who visited it. Not that she said or described anything which may surprise me".

"I was curious", the Sinatdedopali explained, "because, if I am not wrong, you studied together".

"Yes...", Aka replied. "It was a long time ago and we were just teenagers, of course. But this sudden interest, this sudden fame, caught me by surprise I must say. Even then, Sopho gained a reputation for her talent and sophistication. But I still remember that we felt that such erudition was fated to be moved toward being a magistrate or toward...a more honorary position".

"I can see what you mean", her old friend replied. "Anyway", she continued, "so are you happy here?".

"Certainly", Aka answered. "It is, of course, a different kind of happiness that the one I once enjoyed".

"I can imagine", the Sinatdedopali replied with a smile, "or rather, I can only imagine. I heard you had a kid".

"Indeed", Aka replied.

"I wouldn't mind to meet her, one day", the Sinatdedopali replied with a friendly smile.

"It will be a honour and a pleasure, surely", Aka simply and cheerfully replied.

The conversation was suddenly postponed, as the Chancellor started her intervention after turning the microphone on.

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The Great Kingdom of Asadal offers you an invitation to Inner Hwangjin for representatives of your government. We hope to strengthen and expand our diplomatic relations, and explore agreements in trade, security, and regional diplomacy.

We await your response and we hope this initiative would relaunch a new future for both our nations.

Secretary of the Foreign Office
Great Kingdom of Asadal

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The city of Hwangjin, capital city of the Great Kingdom of Asadal, as most cities and provinces in the country, was already in the middle of the celebrations of the Midyear Moon Festival, one of the most important cultural and religious festivities held in the country through the year. In Inner Hwangjin, it also coincided with the postponed celebrations of the third anniversay of Great King Wohnyo's coronation, and his ceremonial union with Noble Lady Im.

While the Great Kingdom of Asadal may be the most diplomatically active in the Ardian continents, invitations were provided not only to the religious authorities and prominent members of the country, as well as relatives of the future consort, but to several foreign representatives as a continuation of the strengthened of diplomatic relations started since the coronation of Grand King Wonhyo, three years ago.

For those invitees from outside the city and the country, accomodations in Inner Hwangjin were offered. Inner Hwangjin is the most exclusive part of the capital city, in which tourists are rarely allowed. Its streets were unusually decorated and colourful, in celebration of the Midyear Moon Festival. The ceremonial union is expected to take place in one of the courtyards of the Heavenly Palace, the residence of the monarch and the royal family, as well as seat of the highest offices of the national government.

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OOC: unless there is a legitimate reason why your government wouldn't have been invited, everyone is free to send a representative.

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Gyeongseon, Great Kingdom of Asadal


The delegation was received in the International Aiport of Gyeongseon, the largest airport in the country. The airport is located about 15 km southwest of downtown Gyeongseon, being the busiest airport in the country with a great difference.

They were received by Secretary Ryu, the Secretary of Investment and Trade. "Welcome", the Secretary said as they arrived. "It is your first time in our country, I assume?".

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For first time in history, following the 33/041 Grand Royal Decree of 21 June 2023, the Gyeongseon National University and the Bukbu Royal College announce that it will offer courses for their students in international languages, in the pursuit of a higher quality education.

For that reason, our education institutions, one of the most prestigious in the Great Kingdom of Asadal, seek to appoint candidates as visiting scholars, assistants or associate professors in the fields of Medicine, Sociology, Linguistics, Economics, Psychology, Sciences of the Education, Political Science, Geography and History of the Ardian continent, and Anthropology.

Candidates shall have at least a master's degree or completed Ph.D. program in the field they would be applying, with significant experience either in teaching and applied research, as well as additional experience in the private sector, in the case the latter would apply.

Those interested shall contact as soon as possible to the Office of General Education and Human Resources of the Gyeongseon National University.

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The Great Kingdom of Asadal is a landlocked country situated in Ardia. It has a population of over 32,977,046. It borders Lijiang to the west, Basong to the south, Cassiopeia to the east, and the Iwi to the northeast. It is a highly mountainous country, particularly in the southern, central, and eastern regions, with the north of the country mostly covered with uninhabitable deserts and dry grasslands. The capital city is Hwangjin, located in the Jungganuk southern region, while the largest city, Gyongseon, is located in the Bukjjeo northern region.

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Capital city: Hwangjin
Largest city: Gyeongseon
Government: Monarchy
Head of state: Grand King Wonhyo
Head of government: Chief State Minister Um, head of the State Council
Population: 32,977,046
GDP: $177.52 billion
GDPpc: $5,383.14
Currency: mun (문)
Demonym: Asadaleoin
Religion: TBD

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The Great Kingdom of Asadal was established in 1373 after a long civil war. Asadal is a monarchy with a Grand King as head of state and a Chief State Minister as head of the government. The first Grand King was Hyegong the Great who ruled from 1373 to 1393. Since then, the Great Kingdom has been ruled by the Yun Dynasty.

Grand King Seungjeon, the 29th Grand King of Asadal had chosen his grandson Boyang (1923-1971) as heir. After Seungjeon’s death in 1947, Boyang became Grand King. In an attempt to balance political factions which opposed his reign, he appointed General Moon, the founder of the Patriotic Club, as Chief State Minister in 1951. After a failed conspiracy to depose Grand King Boyang in 1955, General Moon became the de-facto ruler of the country. He attempted a policy of rapid industrialization and modernization of the administration while at the same time imposing increasingly authoritarian policies.

Grand King Boyang died in 1971 in unclear circumstances, when his son Daehyeon was only ten years old. General Moon attempted to continue to rule as a regent, but he was deposed in a military coup. The Patriotic Club was dissolved and General Moon and a group of his closer followers were executed the next year. Grand King Daehyeon suffered poor illness since he was a child and he would eventually died in 2004, aged 45. His only son, Crown Prince Sabok had died a year before in a hunting accident. Sabok's son, Wongwang, was then only seven years old.

From 2004 to 2010, Queen Jungjin Um became regent, with Daehyeon’s grandson Wongwang (born in 1997) appointed as heir. Chief State Councillor Hongju replaced Jungjin Um as regent in 2010 until his death, in 2016. Then, a second regency by Queen Jungjin Um continued until 2019. However, only a few months, Grand King Wongwang suffered a stroke in late 2019. After a second stroke in 2020, the Great Kingdom was left again in a third (official) regency by Queen Jungjin Um. Wongwang would finally die in June 2020.

Without a direct heir, a distant member of the Yun Dynasty, Prince Wonhyo, Grand King Seungjeon’s great-great-grandson, was announced as heir to the throne, becoming Grand King at the age of 31 years old.

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Teams participating:

• AureaTerra-Sinus (Ardia)
• Phoenix Cycling (Achkaerin)
• Higabana (Daito)
• Kommuna Ladies (Mktvartvelo)
• MKTkom (Mktvartvelo)
• Pelagiya-Semelberg (Lodja)

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Route and stages

Stage	Type stage	Distance
1	Team Time Trial	15 km
2	Hilly stage	121 km
3	Hilly stage	115 km
4	Individual Time Trial	22 km
5	Mountain stage	113 km
6	Mountain stage	92 km
7	Mountain stage	112 km
8	Flat stage	113 km
9	Mountain stage	90 km
10	Flat stage	91 km

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The main classification, the one by which the winner of the Tour of Ardia is determined. It is decided by totalling the time each rider takes on the daily stages. The rider with the lowest overall time at the last stage is the overall winner of the Tour of Ardia The leader of the general classification wears the pink jersey.



The Points classification is a secondary competition, with points being given for high finishes in each stage. The rider with most points overall at the end of the Tour of Ardia becomes the overall winner of the Points classification. The leader of the points classification wears a green jersey.



The Youth classification is another secondary competition. It works as the same as the General classification, only that for riders aged 25 or younger. The leader of the youth classification wears a white jersey.



The team classification is a secondary prize given to the best team in the Tour of Ardia. The team classification is calculated by adding the times of the three best riders of each team per stage. Only teams that finish the Tour with three or more riders can win the classification.

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Valesteril county, Republic of Djabidjan


They advanced through the crowd which had gathered around the area, which was getting more and more dense as they walked. The crowd certainly looked rather diverse, with people of all ages and both genres (although there were a higher number of women, Cawil realized), and both families and solitary people. There were certainly a number of people who were likely just curious, as well as certain people who were members of the community but they were not too familiar with these lands (or at least gave such impression). But in both cases, they seemed hungry to see something that they could have only vaguely heard about it.

"It is right there", Patriarch Suleymaan told him, as they approached a house on one of the main hills of the village. He was easily recognized, Cawil understood, as people around the home started to push aside as they approached, while the sounds of them murmuring were increasing. As they arrived there was a younger man wearing similar clothing than Suleymaan's, only with frugal embroidery. The man respectfully bowed before them, after the Patriarch invited him to so, he softly knocked the door.

A woman, likely in her fifties, but who looked slightly older, or at least that was an accurate description of Cawil's impression, opened the door.

"Good evening, good woman", the Patriarch greeted her. "I introduce you to Father Cawil. While he's not a member of the community, but he wish to see your niece, as we talked before".

"Of course, I remember", the woman replied with a rather unfriendly but unthreatening and rather indifferent attitude.

"Nice to meet you", Cawil Magan replied. "Thank you for your welcoming".

They finally entered the room. The house was rather small, although not too much. There were some cracks on the halls and ceiling as the moved through the house. Still, Cawil had seen much worse houses in their travels through the country.

"Here she is", the young priest said.

Cawil saw a young woman sat on the bed. She was looking fixedly to the wall. As they were introduced, as if you be called so as she only looked at them without saying a word. She was repeatedly nodding as she was hearing.

The young priest, who seemed to have at least some knowledge of the family before the incidents, repeated the general situation of the case. Most of those details, Cawil knew them already. Others were not easy to believe, even consider seriously, even as his main task in the Church, Cawil had experienced quite weird things in the last two decades. The Falashites had gained a reputation of deranged or weird cult even by fellow Christians, still Cawil was curious enough about the case that he was willing to see the situation by himself. He has relatively open minded and he was glad that he found in the Patriarch as someone more reasonable, even intelligent, than he expected.

He feared that the community was taking advantage of a poor soul for their own ends. He was surprised that the woman did not seem to be affected to the symptoms which would be identified as a mental problem of any kind. While the woman seemed to be in her own thoughts, she was responsive and calm. She was actually so calm that she almost scared Cawil. She seemed to understand what happened and what was said around her, even if she did not seem to have any wish to communicate. Cawil was also surprised after seeing older recordings of the woman, some of them when she was a child or a teen, a two more recent ones. That seemed to contradict the existence of any kind of physical or behavior disorder that could explain the case, Cawil thought, even if he was not a trained psychologist.

It was not similar to those situations Cawil faced and experience in his role either. The conversation about the case with Patriarch Suleymaan for another several minutes. He heard and read many things about the community and the man himself before his travel, but Cawil felt his assumptions were not exactly right. It was said that the community was in disarray after the former late Patriarch had suddenly died, and there were many rumours about Suleymaan since he took over the leadership of the small Falashite Church. However, while there were many things he didn't understand about the community, he felt he acted as an experienced and patient spiritual leaders, and it did not seem that other members of the community feared him, or that he promoted eccentric or ignoble behavior between those close to him.

"This situation defies the senses, indeed", the Patriarch argued, "but so these days as well. After all...And in those days, the men will be tormented, wars and hunger willl afflict the men, and the dark blood of the righteous will cover the land".

Cawil was not sure what to say.

"Misunderstanding have separated us for many centuries, indeed", the Patriarch continued. "However, the main difference is that, while you have ignored us for long, we have continue to study carefully your literature and deeds, without devotion toward the error-prone way but with respect. It is only studying the errant path we can survive and continue through the just one".

"I guess that make sense", Cawil replied. "I have seen too many things to judge with severity our disagreement". He had not been completely sincere this time, although he realized why those verses felt convenient for his interlocutor.

But Suleymaan did not seem to have listened to him. "And the angel told him, the soul of the son will return and shatter the parents, and their sisters will be blindfolded by such light. And only then, the faces of the kings will be fill with a darkness never felt, and shame will be their dwelling, and they will have no fill their despair and disbelief", he added.

This time, Cawil felt something more ominous, as the Patriarch's face seemed to be covered with an uneasy joy, increasingly as he said those words.

"But maybe it is not the right time", Suleymaan said. "It is getting late and we should not disturb our hosts. If you do not mind to share it with myself tonight, there is a room upstair, even if only a modest but honourable lodging. It is quite dark outside and there are certain things I hope you can witness before you leave us".

"It will be a honour", Cawil replied, who was both surprised and curious about the offer.

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Another cycling season may start. Those interested to have their own elite cycling events (for road cycling) for professional teams through the season can apply here. Those interested to host a cycling event the coming year, you can apply filling the following form:

Name: (Name of the race)
Location: (Nation where the race would be held)
Gender: Men's / Women's / Both (Choose one)
Season: Winter / Spring / Summer / Autumn / I don't mind (Choose one)
Terrain: (Any info about the event terrain you would like to specify, such as it is mostly flat, it includes hills, around a mountainous region or rather an urban circuit)
More info: (Any info about the race or the organizators you would like to add)

A bit of explanation about the categories required, if needed:

• A bit self-explanatory, I guess, but Gender refers if your race is men's race, a women's race, or if you would be interested to have both races (it's not required to held both the same day, though, so you may indicate so if you wish).
• Season simply refers which season of the year the race is usually held. You may consider RP considerations, of course (if your nation is too cold on Winter or too hot on Summer, for example, or any other circumstances)
• Terrain refers the type of the terrain, such as Flat, Medium-mountain, Mountain, Hilly, Cobblestone, etc., or even Time-trial. If it is not specify, it will be considered as a mixed type.

Example:

Name: Albrektberg Classic
Location: Unitary State of Mktvartvelo
Gender: Women's
Season: Spring
Terrain: Flat
More info: The Albrektberg Classic is a women's one-day cycling race held in the Free Autonomous Territory of Jugland, Mktvartvelo, since 2006. The race is organized by Jugland Sports Network (JSNN).

At first, I will not introduce any limitation on the number of cycling events a country can host through the season, as I'd prefer to reduce the number of NPC races through the season. However, you shall keep in mind that these races will be races belonging to the Mundus Cycling Cup, and I would try that, as much as possible, there is a reasonable balance between the number of events in every continent, in case there would be more than expected applications. As last year, you may consider population and geographic limitations (or other RP situations going on in your nation).

Those who applied last year to the cycling season (with some exception) will be given preference, so the Season category will be only orientative (unless there are major IC reasons to be the case) to keep a balance in the cycling calendar through the season.

This time, I'm leaving out stage races for the application, but if you think you have a strong RP reason to have one, you can contact me. In either case, I'd encourage you to apply for one-day races, as they will be the only races that will be part of the Mundus Cycling Cup.

The deadline for applications to host a cycling event will be January 15, 2023. Applications for teams will be open in the next weeks as well. As usual, if anyone has any suggestion is free to do so.

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Sandviksten Mundus Sports Encyclopedia is a reference book of articles covering sports and sporting games throughout the world, published once a year by Sandviksten-Kukkiva Publishing House, a company based in Albrektberg, Jugland, in the Unitary State of Mktvartvelo. The Sandviksten Mundus Sports Encyclopedia, published for first time in 2001, has been translated into dozens of languages, and it has run continously since that year.

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More than ever, the day which not a long time ago was unthinkable or at least unexpected had arrived, and Azavrelia prepared to receive the Mundus Games. The ceremony started with the Azavrelia National Orchestra welcoming the Mundus Games. As soon as the last ended, the Azavrelia National Stadium was suddenly  covered by diverse number of lights and colours as a swath of dancers and performers invaded the scenario.


The opening ceremony started with 100 drums sounding in crecendo accompanied by an all-female polyphonic choir. The core of the opening ceremony was the unity between tradition and modernity.  The first performance was a depiction of the  “Pirveli Katsebi”, which some may describe as the creation myth, combining acrobatic dancing with horsemen, symboling, according to the well-known legend, the birth of the Mktvartvelian people. The performers wore a large variety of folk costumes and dresses, and folk music played an important role during the ceremony.

Many of the dances and performance depited other national myths and legends, particularly those associated with the Order of Simartlea, the national religion in Mktvartvelo, as well as festivities, both secular and religious including one slightly similar to the Khishsuli festivity and their well-known whirling and twisting movements and dances, which was performed by young dancers from the Azavrelia Ballet Academy, one of the most prestigious of its kind in the country. Still, the performances attempted to avoid anything that could be seen overtly political or a show of banality and trivialization of real traditions. Even when some of the performances may depict stories or historical figures from more controversial historical events such as the Abydos invasion or contemporary history, those chosen were light-hearted ones, even if the foreign public was likely to ignore those references anyway. In a general way, the ceremony focused to be entertaining rather than educational. As the ceremony advanced, it included references to past Mundus Games or important achievements in sports by sportpeople from many countries, and technology played an increasing role in show, compared to the early choreographies where basic elements were used prominently, such as fire and torches, giving way to a wide use of LED technology and a variety of fireworks.

Youth was prominent during the ceremony, with hundreds of children participating, sometimes in highly skilled coreographies. One of the most celebrated choreographies, at least for the local public, was one involving a large number of performers and dances attempting to give life to a huge, colourful and sinuous snake (considered a sacred animal in Mktvartvelo). Finally, the moment came when a young woman in a wheel chair approached the podium and was offered a bow and arrow by women wearing white tunics. The woman looked up, as the final bearer of the Mundus Games torch lighted the arrow. Then, the archer shot the flaming arrow toward the flame cauldron. She did not miss, lighting the cauldron to the joy of the local public. Finally, a performance of a veteran local artist, singing a dreamy and cheerful traditional rural song, well-known for the Mktvartvelian public, was followed by another wave of fireworks just before the speaker announced the official welcoming of the Azavrelia 2022 Mundus  Games.

After the speeches of the authorities, including the Mundus Games authorities and Brzdmtsveli Ketevan, who expressed the welcome to both athletes and visitors, withing the best of luck for the formers and the happiest experience for the latter, officially declaring the Mundus Games as open. After that, the traditional parade of the athletes by alfabetical order followed, with a final musical performance by another well-known artist closed the night. The time in which it was the turn of the athletes to speak through their achievements and feats have finally arrived.

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Private communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Djabidjan
To Government of Lijiang

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Our government would be interested to improve and forge trade and diplomatic relations between our government, as well as improving the understanding and cooperation between our nations. For that reason, we will be interested in an official visit to your country at the highest level, at a time of your choosing. We await your reply and we hope you find interest at our proposal.

Yours sincerely,
Minister Lee Jung-nam
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Djabidjan