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05/12/2024

25/05/2024

"Africa gives you the knowledge that man is a small creature, among other creatures, in a large landscape." Doris Lessing

Happy Africa Day!

Wishing you a vibrant Africa Day!

Let’s pause to admire the untouched beauty of this vast land — the sun-kissed dunes with shifting sands whispering ancient secrets and the rhythmic waves of the Atlantic meeting at the shore, the endless deserts stretching toward the horizon and the majestic mountains that defy gravity, the bushes teeming with life and a sky with billions of stars, looking at which you make wishes - where each landscape tells a unique story of resilience and timelessness.

Our unity transcends borders, languages, and cultures, and this diversity is the greatest asset. As photographer, I capture fleeting moments that tell stories of resilience and hope. The feeling of freedom and independence echoes here through the rustling leaves and the laughter of children playing around and really permeates the air here.
Let’s cherish this feeling of freedom! Let’s appreciate and preserve it, for at any moment, as it turned out, envy or ignorance could threaten to mar what we hold dear and destroy everything both mentally and physically.

Remember, this beauty is not a given; it’s a precious gift. Let’s honor this gift by preserving our ecosystems, respecting our wildlife, and nurturing our shared humanity. Let’s appreciate every sunrise and sunset, every acacia tree, and every smile exchanged across borders.

Everything is so unclear in this world now. Let's remember the importance of preserving this natural splendor for generations to come.

05/05/2024

Happy Easter!
Христос Воскрес! Воістіну Воскрес! (Khrystos Voskres! Voistinu Voskres!)
Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen!

Easter, known in Ukrainian as Velykden, “Великдень”, translates “The Great Day" is a holiday when Christians all over the world celebrate the victory of life over death and enjoy a spirit of wonder as they mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The sacredness of this event imbues everything around it with holiness.
Easter is a direct reminder to us that miracles are possible. And that no matter how difficult, difficult and sad it is, everything can suddenly change.

Easter is celebrated in Ukraine both by the Julian calendar (for many Orthodox Ukrainians) and the Gregorian Calendar (for Catholic and Protestant Ukrainians). Since these calendars have Easter on different dates, it means Ukraine usually has two Easters. In 2024 according to the Catholic tradition, Easter in Ukraine is celebrated on March 31, and according to the Orthodox — May 5. That is, yes, the difference is more than a month.
The majority of religious Ukrainians identify themselves as Orthodox. Many of them observe Lent (abstain from eating animal productst), a 40-day period of self-denial and more pious living, which marks Christ's 40 days in the desert. It is the longest of religious Lents.

Of course, a huge number of various traditions have formed around such an ancient and important holiday. From decorating eggs to preparing time-honored feasts, these customs provide a sense of continuity and connection, bridging the past with the present and offering comfort in uncertain times.
- Bake p***a or kulich. Yes, these are different things. Kulich is a product made of dough, and p***a is made of cheese. But their ritual meaning is absolutely the same.
- Decorate the eggs. Krashanka — purely monochromatic coloring, for example, in onion peel or other dye. Pysanky is a concrete painting of an egg with paints. Krapanka — painting using melted wax. Scratches are scratches of some pattern on the eggshell.

It's been harder than ever this year to do anything but as long as the egg writing custom continues, the world will exist. So I forced myself to go make something.

Easter reminds us to hold onto hope, to cherish our loved ones, and to strive for peace and justice in our world towards a brighter future for all.

Happy Easter!
Христос Воскрес! Воістіну Воскрес! (Khrystos Voskres! Voistinu Voskres!)
Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen!

07/12/2023

Introducing Pantone Color of the Year 2024: PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz.

A velvety gentle peach whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and heart.

A warm and cozy shade highlighting our desire for togetherness with others and the feelings this creates, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz presents a fresh approach to a new softness. Subtly sensual, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz is a heartfelt peach hue bringing a feeling of tenderness and communicating a message of caring and sharing, community and collaboration.

Highly suggestive of good taste, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz is a gift to the senses, creating a symbiotic relationship between our sense of taste, sight, touch, and scent.

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27/09/2023

Let's celebrate the beauty of our planet and the power of travel to connect us all. Happy World Tourism Day 2023!

World Tourism Day (WTD) is celebrated each year on 27 September.
This year the topic is "Tourism and green investments". For World Tourism Day 2023, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) highlights the need for more and better-targeted investments for people, for planet and for prosperity.

World Tourism Day (WTD) is celebrated each year on 27 September.
This year the topic is "Tourism and green investments".

Travel! Be it to the next street or a new spot to catch the sunset, or get up early to experience a sunrise you've never seen before.
Because travel benefits you! Here are seven ways your next trip may contribute to your overall health and well-being:
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Decided to share a sunset photo from my September trip. Where have you travelled? Or where are you going? Write in the comments.
Let's celebrate the beauty of our planet and the power of travel to connect us all. The road is waiting!
Happy World Tourism Day 2023!



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23/08/2023

The Day of the National Flag in Ukraine is celebrated each year on August 23, just before Independence Day.

Interesting facts
1. Colours
- The Ukrainian flag consists of two horizontal bands of equal width, with blue on the top and yellow on the bottom. Its colours represent fields of wheat under a blue sky. The wheat fields represent the wealth and fertility of the Ukrainian nation.
- In 19th centure these colours symbolised everything earthly and freedom of choice (blue), and the Creator, God the Father (yellow).
- In recent interpretations blue is a representation of freedom and yellow is a representation of wealth, with blue's placement atop yellow signifying freedom over wealth.
- Pantone, the world-renowned provider of professional color standards for the design industries, has dedicated two colors to Ukraine in honor of their flag: freedom blue and energizing yellow. These colors are meant to symbolize freedom and action and express the nation's spirit of courage and resilience.

2. History
- Its history dates back to 1256. The golden lion on the blue background was depicted on the coat of arms of Lviv during the reign of Prince Danylo Romanovych. The colors were also used on the coat of arms of the Galicia-Volhynia principality.
- In the 16th century, blue and yellow were worn on the banners of the Zaporizhzhia army of cossacks.
- The first national flag for Ukraine was adopted in 1848 by revolutionaries who wanted its western parts to be freed from Austro-Hungarian rule.
- It began to be used in the rest of Ukraine after the 1905 revolution. From 1917 to 1921, it was the state flag of the Ukrainian People's Republic.
- In the Soviet Union, a blue-and-yellow flag symbolized rebellion and a criminal offense. Those who possessed it could face up to two years in prison. Sightings of the Ukrainian flag in public would have been a rare and remarkable occurrence.
- The modern State flag of Ukraine was officially adopted in 1992 when the Soviet Empire disbanded. On 23 August 1991, the day before independence from the USSR, a group of MPs brought a blue and yellow flag to the session hall of Ukraine’s parliament. That very flag is still being stored in the museum of the Verkhovna Rada as a relic.

2. Size
- In 2014, a record-breaking flag was unfurled in the city of Artemivsk (now renamed Bakhmut – a city where the fiercest battles are ongoing), weighing 300 kg with an area of 2,400 m².
- The largest painted flag appeared in Kyiv in June 2014. At that time, thousands of residents of the capital painted a part of the concrete slope on the Obolonska Embankment.
- In 2016, the world’s largest Ukraine flag made out of flowers was painstakingly created in the National Museum of Folk Architecture in Pyrohiv. It covered an area of 15,000 square metres, made up of yellow marigolds and blue petunias grown by Ukrainians from all over the country. Over 750,000 plants were required, around 50 for each square metre.
- In August 2021, the longest Ukraine flag in the world was unfurled between the regions of Ternopil and Khmelnytskyi. Measuring an enormous 3,000 metres long and requiring an estimated 3,000 people to hold it, the flag was displayed to mark the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. It was so large it was even included in the Book of Records of Ukraine.
- In 2021, Kyiv became home to Ukraine's largest flag. The massive flagpole, which stands at an impressive height of 90 meters and weighs 32 tons, holds a flag panel measuring 16 by 24 meters.
- Also in August 2021 to mark the 30th anniversary of Ukraine independence, the largest airborne Ukraine flag was deployed in the air above Kyiv. This national record was broken by Lieutenant Colonel of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Anatolii Hlynenko. He and other parachutists managed to unfurl a flag reaching a total of almost 530 square metres in size.

A symbol of hope, as it flutters over resilient Ukrainian cites and towns.
A symbol of support, as blue and yellow fill squares and news feeds around the globe.
A symbol of resistance, as people continue to make and protect Ukrainian flags even under the temporary occupation.
A symbol of sacrifice, as it covers the coffins of heroes who were killed defending the country.
A symbol of gratitude, bravery, unity, future. A symbol of independent Ukraine and free Ukrainians.

The symbols of a clear sky - without missiles and drones, as well as a fertile land - without mines and explosives, must return to us after a joint victory over the aggressor.

Today is also European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Na**sm - a day to honour the memory of the millions of victims of all totalitarian regimes.

P.S. The photo is taken in Namibia. These colours are seen all over here. Freedom. I certainly do feel very at home here.

11/07/2023

Happy !

Do you know these 20 surprising world population facts?

is an annual event observed every year on the 11th of July to spread awareness not only about the increasing population and its impact on society, nations, and environment but also educating the public to control it.

This year 2023, the World population day theme is "Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world's infinite possibilities".

1. The world population increases by about 83 million people every year.
2. The world's population is more than three times larger than it was in the mid-twentieth century.
3. The world has added approximately one billion inhabitants over the last twelve years.
4. With a population of 1.5 billion, India will be the most populated country in the world. China - 1 billion, Nigeria - 794 million.
5. 9 countries will account for half of the population growth. As the world inches closer to 10 billion people, some nations will play a larger part than others. India, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pakistan, Ethiopia, the United Republic of Tanzania, the United States of America, Uganda, and Indonesia will contribute to the most population growth from now until 2050.
6. Of the 10 most populous countries, Nigeria has the fastest growing population.
7. In the next 30 years, Africa's population will double. Of the additional 2.2 billion people expected in the world, 1.2 billion will be in the continent.
8. 250 babies are born every minute in some part of the world. Global fertility is projected to fall from 2.5 children per woman in 2010-2020 to 2.0 in 2095-2100. Fertility in Africa is 4.7 children per women.
9. If every woman had access to secondary education, the world would have 3 billion fewer people.
10. Niger currently has the youngest population of any country in the world. The median age is 15.3 years old. The median age of the global population, that is, the age at which half the population is older and half is younger, is 30 years.
11. Millennials make up 27% of the world’s population. About 2 billion people all over the world are part of this generation. Children under 15 years of age represent roughly one quarter of the world’s inhabitants (26 per cent).
12. In 2000, the average global life expectancy was 67 years old. Fast forward 20 years, and it increased to 72. It is estimated to rise to 77 between 2045 and 2050, and to 83 years in the period between 2095 and 2100.
13. Life expectancy in Africa was 60 years old in 2015, compared to 79 years in Europe. However, life expectancy is growing faster in Africa, meaning that the difference will become less drastic by 2050.
14. The world is ageing quickly. People aged 60 and older make up 12.3 per cent of the global population, and by 2050, that number will rise to almost 22 percent.
15. Two-thirds of the population will live in cities by 2050. Today, about 55 percent of the world population lives in urban areas.
16. Africa and Asia are home to nearly 90 percent of the world’s rural population.
17. Tokyo is the largest populated city in the world followed by Delhi
Tokyo has 37 million inhabitants , Delhi 29 million and Shanghai 26 million.
18. Monaco has the most dense population in the world. While it is the second smallest independent state in the world, its population is a staggering 39,500, which is about 68,212 people per square mile.
19. Nepal has the highest population of women.
20. Indigenous peoples account for around 5 percent of the world’s population but 15 percent of people living in poverty.

The objective of the World Population Day:
- Educating youth about sexuality and late marriage till they understand their responsibilities.
- World population day intended to protect and empower youth of both genders.
- Promoting youth-friendly measures to prevent unwanted pregnancies.
- Educating people to avoid gender stereotypes in society.
- As part of essential primary health care, ensuring every couple has unhindered access to reproductive health services.
- Educating couples about pregnancy-related illnesses to make them aware of early childbirth danger.

Happy World Population Day! Let's celebrate the diversity and resilience of our global community. May we work together to create a world where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

Which population fact surprised you the most? Leave a comment below!

25/05/2023

Happy Africa Day!
Read some surprising facts about Africa

Happy Africa Day!
In recognition of its wonder and multifaceted nature, the month of May is dedicated to Africa.
On 25 May 1963, Africa made history with the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) the precursor to the African Union (AU). The organisation was transformed into the African Union on 9 July 2002 in Durban, South Africa, but the holiday continues to be celebrated on 25 May. Africa Day (formerly called African Freedom Day) continues to be celebrated annualy both in Africa and around the world.

This 60th anniversary is being celebrated under the slogan: “Our Africa Our Future”.
On this day all (55) AU Member States showcase major successes, milestones, challenges, and way forward under Agenda 2063.

Africa has a rich geography as well as an interesting history thus making it a continent with such biodiversity that is awe inspiring. Africa is not a one country and not a person, Africa is very different. Africa has much more to it than poverty and apartheid, for which it is well known the world over. I know it sounds cliche, but there is simply nothing in this world like it.
Africa consists of 59 countries with a total land area of 30 million km², representing 20% of the Earth’s habitable surface. There are 1.39 billion people living in Africa — that's 17.7% of the world's population — and they account for around 2.8% of global economic output.

15 (43) SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT AFRICA – read the descriptions to the photos. All photos are taken in Namibia, but you can see this diversity.

29/04/2023

We are forever grateful.
During the Sunflowers Exhibition & Sale we have raised N$7118.
Thank you all! Thank you for your support and generosity. Thank you Namibia for standing with Ukraine!

Dear friends, your donation helps keep the lights on, a roof overhead, and food on the table for a families in need in Ukraine. This makes all the difference for these struggling lives.
You are the special type of persons that changes lives, lifts people up, and makes the world a better place.
Your generosity means everything to us!

A special thank you to all of the amazing artists who gave of their art!

And another special thank you to all of our buyers!

Thank you to our sponsors:
Bead World
Scrapbooking Namibia
Art Stop Namibia
Otto Günther Online
Little Foot Nursery
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Gellert Unlimited Hospitality Solutions
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Thank you Mrs. Beatrice Adoma Schultz, entrepreneur and Swakopmund ambassador for future females!
Thank you Namibia Media Holdings!

Many thanks to Cosdef Arts & Crafts Centre for providing us the space, for your donation, for all your help and for all your dedicated assistance and hard work!

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With love from Ukraine.

22/04/2023

https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2023/

Get Earth Day 2023 information from the official Earth Day site. Find events, see what you can do, and learn about this year's theme: Invest In Our Planet.

22/04/2023

Happy !
We are all just visitors on this planet. We are temporary guests.

For the past 50 years, Earth Day has been celebrated by billions of people around the globe, annually every April 22.
On Earth Day, we remember how closely we are connected to the earth, as well as our responsibility to protect it.

The theme for Earth Day 2023 is “Invest in Our Planet.”

While we say "Let’s adopt a green economy to take advantage of its benefits", while Namibia is poised to become the renewable energy hub of the world ruzzia has weaponized energy supplies – and the climate itself – as never before. Ruzzian invasion of Ukraine threatens to increase vulnerability to climate change around the world and therefore exacerbate climate-security risks. It also risks hindering global efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
To date, 2,364 "military acts" with environmental consequences have been listed on the EcoZagroza ("eco-threat") platform which was set up by the ministry to collect reports.
Specialists have not yet measured the full extent and consequences of this environmental impact. This environmental damage can last for centuries.

Save our Planet! Stop this ecocide!

Be like Namibia - the first African country to incorporate protection of the environment into its constitution, and the government gave people living in communal areas the opportunity to manage their natural resources through the creation of communal conservancies. .

09/04/2023

"As long as the egg writing custom continues, the world will exist." We offer you colouring options of Pysanka A4 format as a creating a real Pysanka is a very challenging task. A Pysanka (Ukrainian: писанка) is a Ukrainian Easter egg, decorated with traditional folk designs.