Prompt of the Month - November 2011
November Prompt, 2011: Autumn
Deadline: November 30th, 2011.
We've had spring and summer, and as long as the leaves are still falling, it's not too late for autumn! XD Anyway, autumn: leaves, red, orange, yellow, thanksgiving (turkeys! 8D). And here's some things I found on the internet about autumn in Japan, so if anyone is interested, I copy and pasted it below:
November 3 is a national holiday called bunkano-hi (Culture Day). There are many events held around the country to celebrate art and tradition on this day. November 15 is called shichi-go-san which is a traditional Japanese festival for children of seven, five, and three years old. This is not a national holiday but is an important family event. Families with children of the ages visit shrines to pray for their healthy growth. Children put on nice clothes, such as kimonos, dresses, and suits. They buy chitose-ame (long stick candies), which represents longevity. You might see many dressed-up children at shrines around the country in November.
Many autumn festivals are held throughout the country to give thanks for the harvest. You might be able to see some Shinto rituals held at various shrines. Also, it's fun to visit many food vendors which sell local specialty food, crafts, charms, and other regional items in such festivals.
I'm not too sure how accurate this information is, but I thought I should post it anyway. ^^;
Of course, anyone can take part in these contests, but please read the Contest Information and Entry Guidelines before entering, thank you. ♥
P R I Z E S
Note: Prizes are not final. More things may be added as the month goes on.
A R T I S T S
♦ First Place:
• 400 DA points OR a 3 month premium DA membership.
• 1st place winner banner.
♦ Second Place:
• 150 DA points.
• 2nd place winner banner.
♦ Third Place:
• 50 DA points.
• 3rd place winner banner.
W R I T E R S
♦ First Place:
• 400 DA points OR a 3 month premium DA membership.
• 1st place winner banner.
♦ Second Place:
• 150 DA points.
• 2nd place winner banner.
♦ Third Place:
• 50 DA points.
• 3rd place winner banner.
And everyone else will get 10 points and a participant banner for taking part. =)
Please submit your entries into this folder. If your entry is posted outside of DA, no worries, just leave a comment here or on the main page with a link to your art/written work so that I can add it here, here and in the folder mentioned above. =)
• Deadline is November 30th, 2011. Be sure to get your entries in by then.
"AUTUMN" Submissions
ARTWORK:
None Yet.
FANFICTION:
None yet.
Previous contest prompts and entries.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.
Deadline: November 30th, 2011.
We've had spring and summer, and as long as the leaves are still falling, it's not too late for autumn! XD Anyway, autumn: leaves, red, orange, yellow, thanksgiving (turkeys! 8D). And here's some things I found on the internet about autumn in Japan, so if anyone is interested, I copy and pasted it below:
November 3 is a national holiday called bunkano-hi (Culture Day). There are many events held around the country to celebrate art and tradition on this day. November 15 is called shichi-go-san which is a traditional Japanese festival for children of seven, five, and three years old. This is not a national holiday but is an important family event. Families with children of the ages visit shrines to pray for their healthy growth. Children put on nice clothes, such as kimonos, dresses, and suits. They buy chitose-ame (long stick candies), which represents longevity. You might see many dressed-up children at shrines around the country in November.
Many autumn festivals are held throughout the country to give thanks for the harvest. You might be able to see some Shinto rituals held at various shrines. Also, it's fun to visit many food vendors which sell local specialty food, crafts, charms, and other regional items in such festivals.
I'm not too sure how accurate this information is, but I thought I should post it anyway. ^^;
Of course, anyone can take part in these contests, but please read the Contest Information and Entry Guidelines before entering, thank you. ♥
P R I Z E S
Note: Prizes are not final. More things may be added as the month goes on.
A R T I S T S
♦ First Place:
• 400 DA points OR a 3 month premium DA membership.
• 1st place winner banner.
♦ Second Place:
• 150 DA points.
• 2nd place winner banner.
♦ Third Place:
• 50 DA points.
• 3rd place winner banner.
W R I T E R S
♦ First Place:
• 400 DA points OR a 3 month premium DA membership.
• 1st place winner banner.
♦ Second Place:
• 150 DA points.
• 2nd place winner banner.
♦ Third Place:
• 50 DA points.
• 3rd place winner banner.
And everyone else will get 10 points and a participant banner for taking part. =)
Please submit your entries into this folder. If your entry is posted outside of DA, no worries, just leave a comment here or on the main page with a link to your art/written work so that I can add it here, here and in the folder mentioned above. =)
• Deadline is November 30th, 2011. Be sure to get your entries in by then.
"AUTUMN" Submissions
ARTWORK:
None Yet.
FANFICTION:
None yet.
Previous contest prompts and entries.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.