Difference between revisions of "Westarctica's 20th Anniversary Celebration"

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The event set a number of milestones for in-person gatherings hosted by [[Westarctica]].
The event set a number of milestones for in-person gatherings hosted by [[Westarctica]].


* The largest in-person gathering of active government officials in the nation's history with seven (the current record is four).
* The largest in-person gathering of active government officials in the nation's history with seven (the previous record was four).
* The largest in-person gathering of citizens in the nation's history with fourteen (the current record is eight).
* The largest in-person gathering of citizens in the nation's history with fourteen (the previous record was eight).
* The largest in-person gathering of current and former heads of Government and State in the nation's history with four individuals (the current record is two).
* The largest in-person gathering of current and former heads of Government and State in the nation's history with four individuals (the previous record was two).
* The largest attendance for an event that Westarctica has ever hosted (this is expected to be eclipsed when the nation hosts MicroCon in 2022).
* The largest attendance for an event that Westarctica has ever hosted (this is expected to be eclipsed when the nation hosts MicroCon in 2022).


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The second video was a montage of videos and pictures from the past 20 years. It was set to a choral rendition of "[[Go West (song)|Go West]]" by The Village People.
The second video was a montage of videos and pictures from the past 20 years. It was set to a choral rendition of "[[Go West (song)|Go West]]" by The Village People.


After the videos were completed, [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Prime Minister Farmer]] gave a presentation on his vision for the future of Westarctica and shared some upcoming developments regarding the [[Principality of Kolios]]. He then bestowed the Order of Friendship upon all attendees.
After the videos were completed, [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Prime Minister Farmer]] gave a presentation on his vision for the future of Westarctica and shared some upcoming developments regarding the [[Principality of Kolios]]. He then bestowed the Friendship Cross of Kolios upon all attendees.


Then, the [[Count of Discovery Ridge]] was invited to say a few words about his new position as Executive Director of Westarctica, Inc.
Then, the [[Count of Discovery Ridge]] was invited to say a few words about his new position as Executive Director of Westarctica, Inc.


==Assessment of the event==
==Assessment of the event==
Overall, the 20th Anniversary Celebration was a fantastic success. There were no mishaps, no drama, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. A professional photographer from the local area was on hand to document the night's happenings, and he, too was awarded the Order of Friendship by Prime Minister Farmer in recognition of his excellent photographic services.  
Overall, the 20th Anniversary Celebration was a fantastic success. There were no mishaps, no drama, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. A professional photographer from the local area was on hand to document the night's happenings, and he, too was awarded the Friendship Cross of Kolios by Prime Minister Farmer in recognition of his excellent photographic services.  


==External links==
==External links==