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[[File:20th Anniversary.jpg| | [[File:Westarctica 20th Anniversary-Scaled.jpg|500px|thumb|Attendees at Westarctica's 20th Anniversary Celebration]] | ||
'''Westarctica's 20th Anniversary Celebration''' is an event that occured on 6 November 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The purpose of the event was to celebrate [[Westarctica]]'s 20 years of history as an independent nation-state. The theme of the event was "20 Years on Ice." | '''Westarctica's 20th Anniversary Celebration''' is an event that occured on 6 November 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The purpose of the event was to celebrate [[Westarctica]]'s 20 years of history as an independent nation-state. | ||
The theme of the event was "20 Years on Ice." | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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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 | * 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 | * 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 | * 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). | ||
==The event== | ==The event== | ||
[[File:Speech1.jpg|350px|thumb|Grand Duke Travis giving the keynote address]] | |||
The 20th Anniversary Celebration was held in the Queen City Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn - Charlotte Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although festivities officially began at 5:00pm, the doors were opened an hour early for attendees to meet and greet one another in an informal setting. | The 20th Anniversary Celebration was held in the Queen City Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn - Charlotte Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although festivities officially began at 5:00pm, the doors were opened an hour early for attendees to meet and greet one another in an informal setting. | ||
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===Dinner=== | ===Dinner=== | ||
[[File:Serving-line1.jpg|350px|thumb|Attendees filing through the serving line]] | |||
A formal buffet dinner service was provided for all attendees. They dined upon a choice of chicken or salmon, with wild rice, roasted potatoes and vegetables. Dessert was served following the dinner and consisted of a choice between carrot cake or chocolate cake. | A formal buffet dinner service was provided for all attendees. They dined upon a choice of chicken or salmon, with wild rice, roasted potatoes and vegetables. Dessert was served following the dinner and consisted of a choice between carrot cake or chocolate cake. | ||
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===Entertainment=== | ===Entertainment=== | ||
[[File:Knighting1.jpg|350px|thumb|The Baron of Swan being knighted by Grand Duke Travis]] | |||
Around 8:30pm, the lights were dimmed and the Grand Duke played two videos, the first was a music video for the song "[[Don't Want to Miss You]]," which had recently been released as a charity single by [[Count of Canisteo|Griffith Frank]] to benefit [[Westarctica]]. | Around 8:30pm, the lights were dimmed and the Grand Duke played two videos, the first was a music video for the song "[[Don't Want to Miss You]]," which had recently been released as a charity single by [[Count of Canisteo|Griffith Frank]] to benefit [[Westarctica]]. | ||
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 | 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 | 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== | ||
* [https://www. | * [https://www.ocrphotography.com/Westarctica-20th-Anniversary/n-gxmF4n/ Pictures of the event] | ||
[[Category: History of Westarctica]] | [[Category: History of Westarctica]] | ||
[[Category: Culture of Westarctica]] | [[Category: Culture of Westarctica]] | ||