Constellation: Synchronised Storytelling Projection and Events Trail – Regional SA, August 2022

Who

Illuminart & Partners (Self Produced Project)

Where

Quorn Silo Light Show, Wallaroo Silo Light Show, Port Pirie City Park Projection, Karoonda Silo Art, Barmera Central Projection

When

August 2022

What

Architectural Storytelling

For a month long activation, illuminart’s vibrant regional projections blazed to life simultaneously at five unique landmarks, in a 1000 km long story trail across regional South Australia.

People of all ages and far-flung places visited all five Constellation sites to experience this special intervention of animated stories combining local knowledge, ideas and creativity transporting them into an epic science-fiction adventure.

This trail of large scale projection and activities, unlocked a unique opportunity to discover the regions, experience creative visions of the future and witness the exciting transformation of iconic Australian landmarks, using spectacular larger than life moving image to explore future themes and science.

Each of the five sites displayed a distinctive local programme connected to the theme of Constellation, featuring local and regional artists in the production!

The Constellation project was also a national finalist in the 2022 Australian Street Art Awards.

A composited picture displaying permanent projection on 5 regional landmarks to explain Constellation - South Australia's unique art trail presents a multi-chapter story in light - August 2022

Where and When

Dates: 1-31 August, 2022, various times from sunset depending on the location (with a special transmission from the future in the first 30 minutes).

  • Quorn:  Quorn Silo Light Show, viewing area just off Railway Terrace, Quorn, 6.10pm countdown, 6.34pm show, played once only each night during main feature
  • Port Pirie: City Park Projection Light Show, viewed at City Park, Ellen Street, Port Pirie, 6:30 pm, looping around until around 9pm nightly
  • Wallaroo: Wallaroo Silo Light Show, viewed from Chatfield Terrace, Wallaroo, 6:30pm, Show loop featured main Constellation stories, followed by Copper Coast’s Earthly Delights
  • Karoonda:  Karoonda Silo Art, viewed at 11 Railway Terrace, Karoonda, countdown 6pm, Show looped from 6.20pm
  • Barmera: Bonney Theatre Projection, viewed from Pascoe Road, Barmera, 6.00pm countdown. Show looped from 6:20PM. There was a coffee van on the 5th/6th of August.

SCIENCE THEMED ACTIVITIES ALONG THE TRAIL

You were also able to participate in inspiring science related events that connected with the themes of the stories on the trail, complementing your regional and outback camping itinerary, augmenting your family’s education and inspiring our next generation of big thinkers!  

The Constellation Trail Activity Blog provides information about the activities so you can learn about the regional themes in more detail.

See an overview of the trail by exploring the map below.
Jump to the MORE INFO section below to see the activites listed for each landmark projection.

"What a great initiative. Our whole family loved it!"

  • This is what to bring to illuminart stories in light Constellation trail!
  • This is what to bring to illuminart stories in light Constellation trail!
  • Quorn Silo Light Show presents a sci-fi Bush Food Cook-Off as one of 3 new science themed feature shows
  • Wallaroo tells of Copper : Essential to all life on Earth inside and outside the body
  • The future sci-fi Always, Avril is illustrated by Michael Rostig and Luke Zero Shaw with animations by Michael Rostig, and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Wallaroo Silo Light Show Constellation trail
  • Future sci-fi feature show is live at Karoonda Silo Art Projection
  • Georgia Northcott and Alexia Flight illustrated Tides of Life, with animation by Alice Perry and Luke Zero Shaw.
  • Barmera's Bonney Theatre Projections present Innovations in the Murray Riverland at Constellation stories in light trial
  • Wallaroo's science fact story is illustrated and animated by Susanne Wegener and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail
  • Future sci-fi feature The Bush Food Cook Off 3175 at Quorn Silo Light Show is illustrated by Danica Morgan, animated by Alice Peacock,and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail
  • The Quorn Pithi Kawi Bush Tucker Trail is illustrated by Susanne Wegener and animated by Zero Luke Shaw and Alice Peacock and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail
  • The Quorn Pithi Kawi Bush Tucker Trail is illustrated by Susanne Wegener and animated by Zero Luke Shaw and Alice Peacock and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail
  • The Quorn Pithi Kawi Bush Tucker Trail is illustrated by Susanne Wegener and animated by Zero Luke Shaw and Alice Peacock and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail
  • The Quorn Pithi Kawi Bush Tucker Trail is illustrated by Susanne Wegener and animated by Zero Luke Shaw and Alice Peacock and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail
  • The Quorn Pithi Kawi Bush Tucker Trail is illustrated by Susanne Wegener and animated by Zero Luke Shaw and Alice Peacock and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail
  • Sam Wannan illustrated Ray of Hope for illuminart stories in light Constellation trail.
  • The Quorn Pithi Kawi Bush Tucker Trail is illustrated by Susanne Wegener and animated by Zero Luke Shaw and Alice Peacock and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail
  • The Quorn Pithi Kawi Bush Tucker Trail is illustrated by Susanne Wegener and animated by Zero Luke Shaw and Alice Peacock and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail
  • The Quorn Pithi Kawi Bush Tucker Trail is illustrated by Susanne Wegener and animated by Zero Luke Shaw and Alice Peacock and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail
  • Alice Peacock designed and animated the characters in Quorn's Self Drive / Self Fly Adventure - lluminart stories in light Constellation trail.
  • Large scale silo projection at Quorn Silo Light Show revealing the feathery behinds of two kookaburras obscuring the view ahead that forms part of illuminart's artistic stories in light trail, Constellation.
  • Alice Peacock designed and animated the characters in Quorn's Self Drive / Self Fly Adventure - lluminart stories in light Constellation trail.
  • Alice Peacock designed and animated the characters in Quorn's Self Drive / Self Fly Adventure - lluminart stories in light Constellation trail.
  • Alice Peacock designed and animated the characters in Quorn's Self Drive / Self Fly Adventure - lluminart stories in light Constellation trail.
  • Picturesque above the water, Exquisite below the water, Port Pirie
  • Georgia Northcott and Alexia Flight illustrated Tides of Life, with animation by Alice Perry and Luke Zero Shaw.
  • Dan and Emma Monceaux's cuttlefish videography reveals the exquisite life below the water in the Spencer Gulf - Port Pirie City Park Projection
  • The ancient song of the Motherfish at Barmera's Bonney Theatre Projections during Constellation stories in light trial
  • Georgia Northcott and Alexia Flight illustrated Tides of Life, with animation by Alice Perry and Luke Zero Shaw.
  • At Barmera's Bonney Theatre Projection, The Story of the Motherfish is illustrated by Kat Bell, Michael Rostig, Lyn Anstey and Susie Skujins and animated by Michael Rostig, forming part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail.
  • At Barmera's Bonney Theatre Projection, The Story of the Motherfish is illustrated by Kat Bell, Michael Rostig, Lyn Anstey and Susie Skujins and animated by Michael Rostig, forming part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail.
  • Susanne Wegener illustrated Light in the Sky for illuminart stories in light Constellation trail.
  • The future sci-fi Always, Avril is illustrated by Michael Rostig and Luke Zero Shaw with animations by Michael Rostig, and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Wallaroo Silo Light Show Constellation trail
  • Wallaroo's science fact story is illustrated and animated by Susanne Wegener and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail
  • Illustrator Sam Wannan collaborated with illuminart on Ray of Hope for the Constellation trail
  • Barmera's Riverland seeks carefully enginnered soolutions to the carp invasion
  • Sam Wannan illustrated Ray of Hope for illuminart stories in light Constellation trail.
  • Always, Avril is illustrated by Michael Rostig and Luke Zero Shaw with animations by Michael Rostig, and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail
  • Barmera's Bonney Theatre Projections present stories in song about the mighty Murray at Constellation stories in light trial
  • Wallaroo's science fact story is illustrated and animated by Susanne Wegener and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail
  • Sam Wannan illustrated Ray of Hope for illuminart stories in light Constellation trail.
  • Learn about the Spencer Gulf's unique ecosystem in Tides of Life at Port Pirie City Park Projection
  • Sam Wannan illustrated Ray of Hope for illuminart stories in light Constellation trail.
  • Susanne Wegener illustrated Light in the Sky for illuminart stories in light Constellation trail.
  • Susanne Wegener illustrated Light in the Sky for illuminart stories in light Constellation trail.
  • Susanne Wegener illustrated Light in the Sky for illuminart stories in light Constellation trail.
  • The Quorn Pithi Kawi Bush Tucker Trail is illustrated by Susanne Wegener and animated by Zero Luke Shaw and Alice Peacock and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail
  • Susanne Wegener illustrated Light in the Sky for illuminart stories in light Constellation trail.
  • Susanne Wegener illustrated Light in the Sky for illuminart stories in light Constellation trail.
  • Stars focused on Pithi Kawi at Quorn Silo Light Show
  • The Quorn Pithi Kawi Bush Tucker Trail is illustrated by Susanne Wegener and animated by Zero Luke Shaw and Alice Peacock and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail
  • Wallaroo beams into the distance with Future Transmission Incoming!
  • Alice Peacock designed and animated the characters in Quorn's Self Drive / Self Fly Adventure - lluminart stories in light Constellation trail.
  • The Quorn Pithi Kawi Bush Tucker Trail is illustrated by Susanne Wegener and animated by Zero Luke Shaw and Alice Peacock and forms part of illuminart's stories in light Constellation trail
  • Port Pirie City Park features an animated futuristic landing pad in sci-fi story projection
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  • More info

    During August 2022 the activities below were hyperlinks that would take you to the relevant enrichment activity listing on National Science Week website.  It was a perfect opportunity for families, schools and groups to enjoy and learn more about each region.

    While the National Science Week Events are no longer current, the online interviews remain available for listening as follows:

    Exploring Highways of Sound as Oyster Lures for Reef Restoration 22 August 21 August 2022

    Geo Trails of South Australia and the World – a discussion with geology experts Patrick James and team illuminart

    Malleefowl Mysteries and Future-Mending with Joe Benshemesh from National Malleefowl Recovery Team

    Fish Hotel Fetish – An online conversation about supporting habitats and ecosystem recovery with Kym Manning

     

    FLINDERS RANGES AND FAR NORTH
    QUORN SILO LIGHT SHOW PRESENTS ‘CONSTELLATION’ 1-31 August 2022

    Person watching projected sci-fi story on Quorn Silo.

    Fibrespace Artists –Exhibition at Yarta Purtli Art Gallery in Port Augusta 1-31 August 2022

    Quaffing Quandongs! A Cultural Cookup at the Transcontinental Hotel Quorn 1-31 August 2022

    Quandong Bush Tucker Festival 6 August 2022

    Pithi Kawi Bush Tucker Hands-On Breakfast and Working Bee and Seed Bombing for the Kids 7 August 2022

    Morning Yoga Breathing at the Pithi Kawi Bush Tucker Trail 7 August 2022

    Quorn Walking Tours: Exploring Goyders Line 13-21 August 2022/p>

    Australian Arid Lands Botanical Gardens in Port Augusta 13-21 August 2022

    Aliens Amongst Us: Cephalopods Theme : Stargazing & Opal Noodling Tour at the Andamooka Observatory 17-21 August 2022

    Aliens Amongst Us – Cephalopods Presentation at the Andamooka Observatory 18 August 2022

    Pichi Richi Steam Train Ride and Steam Engine Depot Demonstration – Quorn 20 August 2022

    PORT PIRIE AND CENTRAL FLINDERS REGION
    PORT PIRIE CITY PARK PROJECTION PRESENTS ‘CONSTELLATION’ 1-31 August 2022

    Cuttlefest Science in the Pub Whyalla 15-16 July 2022

    VR Shakka Cage Dive Experience – Port Pirie Regional Tourism and Arts Centre 1-31 August 2022

    Educational Passport Rewards for Children PLUS Experience the Science:
    Helicopter Flight in a BELL UH-1H IROQUOIS ‘Huey’ A2-489 at Port Pirie RSL Museum 13-24 August 2022

    Little Bang Hands on Experiments at Port Pirie Library 15-19 August 2022

    Melrose Museum Guided Nukunu and Heritage Experience 14-31 August 2022

    Giant Cuttlefish and the Currents: Cutty’s glass bottom boat tour Point Lowry 16-21 August 2022

    Exploring Highways of Sound as Oyster Lures for Reef Restoration 22 August 21 August 2022 VIEW INTERVIEW ONLINE

    WALLAROO AND THE COPPER COAST
    WALLAROO SILO LIGHT SHOW PRESENTS ‘CONSTELLATION’ 1-31 August 2022

    Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum Guided Ghost Information Tours 1-31 August 2022

    Moonta Mines Museum Celebrates Copper : A Complex Processing Demonstration 17-21 August 2022

    Geo Trails of South Australia and the World – a discussion with geology experts Patrick James, Colin Connor and team illuminart 21 August 2022 VIEW INTERVIEW ONLINE

    KAROONDA AND THE MALLEE
    KAROONDA SILO ART PRESENTS ‘CONSTELLATION’ 1-31 August 2022

    a colourful illustration of a mallee fowl projected onto Karoonda Silo at dusk

    Quandong and Sandalwood Plantation, Seedbank and Eco Habitat Project with Award Winning Citizen Scientist Brian Teakle 13-21 August 2022

    Malleefowl Mysteries and Future-Mending with Joe Benshemesh from National Malleefowl Recovery Team 21 August 2022 VIEW INTERVIEW ONLINE

    Fascinating Flows for the Future Low Flow Device Viewing and QR Site : Byethorne Park 14-31 August 2022

    BARMERA AND THE MURRAY RIVERLANDS
    BARMERA BONNEY THEATRE PROJECTION PRESENTS ‘CONSTELLATION’ 1-31 August 2022

    Rivergum Cruises Educational Dining Experience – Riverland, South Australia 1-31 August 2022

    Conversational Candle Making Shines the Light on Entrepreneurialism with Grace and Rose 5 August 2022

    Science Magic at Berri Barmera Library 13 August 2022

    Koi Fish Kites and Botanical Prints Workshop for young people
    presented by Barmera Theatre Gallery at Barmera Library 16+21 August 2022

    Fish Hotel Fetish – An online conversation about supporting habitats and ecosystem recovery with Kym Manning 18 August 2022
    VIEW INTERVIEW ONLINE

    Interesting Insects and Mysterious Malleefowl – with Insect Investigators and Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board 21 August 2022

    Other Places
    VICTOR HARBOR: Borrowed Time Coastal Erosion and Climate Change – Leith Semmens 19 Aug-26 Sept 2022

    #nationalscienceweek #salafestival

  • Our Partners

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    Porot Pirie Regional Council Logo

  • Project Team

    • Alysha Herrmann, Part of Things Writer
    • Michael Mills, Heaps Good Productions Writer/Researcher
    • Susanne Wegener Artist/Animator
    • Verity Brookes Creative Producer
    • Zero Shaw Art Director/Animator
    • Cindi Drennan Creative Producer
    • Alice Peacock Specialist Animation
    • Samantha Ray Science Week Activities Coordinator
    • Samuel Wannan Illustrator
    • Danica Morgan Illustrator
    • Michael Rostig Illustrator/Animator
    • Sarah-Jane Cook Project Support
    • Georgie Sharp Visual Artist
    • Kat Bell Co-director, Visual Artist
    • Lyn Anstey Visual Artist
    • Susie Skujins Visual Artist
    • Georgia Northcott illustrator
    • Alexia Flight illustrator
    • Aimee Gladigau illustrator
    • Kellie St.John-Sweeting Researcher / Writer
    • Nisa Schebella Researcher / Writer
    • Andy Petrusevics Visual concepts
    • Sarah Brokensha Singer and Voice actor
    • Andrew Male Voice actor
    • Ben Rohde Voice actor
    • Josiah Spode Voice actor
    • Hazel Spode Voice actor
    • Kate Fitzgerald Voice actor
    • Kathleen Pike Voice actor
    • Shania Janet-Shayne Richards Voice actor
    • Lisa Dorian Voice actor
    • Meleeta Van Laarhoven Voice actor
    • Ruth Tulloch Voice actor
    • Sophie Hamilton Voice actor
    • Michelle Nightingale Singer and narrator
    • Laura Williams Singer and Voice actor
    • John Simpson Drone Footage

  • credits

    CONSTELLATION has been brought to you by South Australian projection arts pioneers, illuminart, in collaboration with talented artists, animators and innovators across all five regions. The content production for this project has been assisted through Arts SA and National Science Week, and illuminart partnerships with District Council of Karoonda East Murray, Regional Council of Port Pirie, Flinders Ranges Council, Copper Coast Council and the Berri Barmera Council.

    Presenting partners include:
    Karoonda Silo Art: (Australia’s ‘best of the best’ award in the 2021 Australian Street Art Awards and Australia’s first Permanent Silo Projection)
    Quorn Silo Light Show: (Silver winner in the 2021 Australian Street Art Awards, Permanent Silo Projection in Quorn)
    Wallaroo Silo Light Show: Permanent Silo projection on the Copper Coast.
    Barmera Digital Art Site: Installed in 2019, Permanent Projection Art in the heart of the Riverland.
    Port Pirie City Park, Digital Art Projection Site: Installed in 2021, Permanent Projection Art in the heart of Port Pirie.

     

    CREDITS FOR EACH STORY

    The Light in the Sky (Karoonda Story 1)

    Writer: Michael Mills
    Visual Artist: Susanne Wegener
    Visual Artist: Georgie Sharp
    Animator: Susanne Wegener
    Malli the Malleefowl voice: Benjamin Rohde
    All other voices: Kate Fitzgerald, Josiah Spode, Hazel Spode, Connie Spode, Kathleen Pike, Lisa Dorian, Meleeta Van Laarhoven, Shania Richards, Arna Reed, Luke Zero Shaw, Sophia Hamilton, Sarah Brokensha, Michael Mills, Andrew Male, Cassandra Fowler
    Voice Coordinator: Sarah-Jane Cook
    Story Editor: Cindi Drennan

    A Ray of Hope (Karoonda Story 2)

    Writer: Michael Mills
    Visual Artist:  Samuel Wannan
    Animator:  Luke Zero Shaw
    Voices: Narrators… Andrew Male, Meleeta Van Laarhoven
    Future people… Ruth Tulloch, Cassandra Fowler, Luke Zero Shaw
    Time Travel Institute operatives…  Kate Fitzgerald and Sarah Brokensha
    Time travellers… Ruth Tulloch, Benjamin Rhode, Luke Zero Shaw
    Voice Coordinator: Sarah-Jane Cook
    Sound Designer and Story Editor: Cindi Drennan

    Our Self-Drive  Self-Fly Adventure (Quorn Story 1)

    Writer/Researcher: Nisa Schebella
    Consultants: Jacinta Hannigan, Angie Finlay, Cindi Drennan
    Character Designer / Animator:  Alice Peacock
    Voices:  Michael Mills, Cindi Drennan
    Voice Coordinator: Michael Mills
    Drone Footage: John Simpson
    Story Editor: Cindi Drennan

    The Quorn Pithi Kawi Bush Tucker Trail (Quorn Story 2)

    Writer/Researcher: Nisa Schebella
    Consultants: Andrea Tschirner, Jacinta Hannigan, Angie Finlay, Jared Thomas, Cindi Drennan
    Visual Artist: Susanne Wegener
    Animators:  Susanne Wegener, Luke Zero Shaw, Alice Peacock
    Voices: Michelle Nightingale
    Voice Coordinator: Michael Mills
    Story Editor: Cindi Drennan

    Bush Food Cook Off 3175 (Quorn Story 3)

    Writer:  Alysha Herrmann
    Visual Artist: Danica Morgan
    Animator:  Alice Peacock
    Voices: Sarah Brokensha, Cindi Drennan
    Voice Coordinator: Michael Mills
    Story Editor: Alice Peacock, Cindi Drennan

    The Story of the Motherfish (Barmera Story 1)

    Writer: Michael Mills
    Visual Artist: Kat Bell, Michael Rostig, Lyn Anstey, Susie Skujins
    Animator:  Michael Rostig
    Voices: The Motherfish… Michelle Nightingale
    The carp… Michael Mills
    Music: Michael Mills
    Voice Coordinator: Sarah-Jane Cook
    Story Editor: Michael Mills

    Return of the Murray Cod (Barmera Story 2)

    Writer: Michael Mills
    Visual Artist: Kat Bell, Michael Rostig, Lyn Anstey, Susie Skujins
    Animator:  Michael Rostig
    Voices: Ziggy pelican… Andrew Male
    Janice pelican… Shania Richards
    Professor Jordan Morgan… Sarah Brokensha
    MC Turtle… Kathleen Pike
    Big Brother Carp… Michael Mills
    The Motherfish… Michelle Nightingale
    Music: Michael Mills
    Voice Coordinator: Sarah-Jane Cook
    Story Editor: Michael Mills

    Songs in the Barmera Stories, written and recorded by Michael Mills and performed by
    “Sisters and Brothers”… Sarah Brokensha
    “Hear me”… Michelle Nightingale
    “Come all ye brothers”… Michael Mills
    “If you listen”… Cassandra Fowler and Michael Mills.
    “Here in Barmera”… Michael Mills and Laura Williams
    “Let’s follow the stars”… Michael Mills and Laura Williams

    Copper: An Essential Element of Life (Wallaroo Story 1)

    Writer/Researcher: Susanne Wegener
    Visual Artist: Susanne Wegener
    Animator:  Susanne Wegener
    Voices: Andrew Male
    Voice Coordinator: Sarah-Jane Cook, Michael Mills
    Story Editor: Cindi Drennan

    Always, Avril (Wallaroo Story 2)

    Writer: Alysha Herrmann
    Visual Artist: Luke Zero Shaw, Michael Rostig
    Animator:  Michael Rostig
    Sound and Generated voice design: Luke Zero Shaw
    Story Editor: Luke Zero Shaw

    The Tides of Life (Port Pirie Story 1)

    Research Writer: Kellie St.John-Sweeting
    Consultants: Greg Bannon, Anita Nedosyko, Georgia Northcott, Jared Thomas
    Script writers: Michael Mills, Cindi Drennan
    Visual Artists: Georgia Northcott, Alexia Flight
    Dolphin Videography: Adam Linnett
    Cuttlefish Videography: Dan and Emma Monceaux
    Animators: Alice Perry, Luke Zero Shaw
    Voice: Ben Rohde
    Voice Coach: Michael Mills
    Story Editor: Cindi Drennan

    Bridge to Somewhere (Port Pirie Story 2)

    Writer: Alysha Herrmann
    Researcher: Samantha Ray
    Consultants: Kellie StJohn-Sweeting, Georgia Northcott
    Visual Artists: Kat Bell, Georgia Northcott,Cindi Drennan, Aimee Gladigau
    Animators: Luke Zero Shaw, Alice Peacock
    Voices: Michael Mills, Samantha Ray, Laura Williams
    Story Editor: Cindi Drennan

    To find out more about these creative collaborators read this blog

     

     

  • In the Media

    Links to related articles:

    https://www.murrayvalleystandard.com.au/story/7857685/national-science-week-comes-to-karoonda-for-light-show/

    https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAdelady/posts/pfbid0WuuFULF64Cd1dAT9fpaSFfJXfyA8LbXRnBtXZZrPqVZ4CWykbCYHyV3LdGt1ygaQl

    Quorn’s silos to light up science

    Light shines bright on Port Pirie

     

  • Project Data

    Project ID # 1251

    Constellation is an arts and community arts project devised and produced by the creative team at illuminart, and involving writers, musicians, regional artists and performers to create the works.  Illuminart developed the project in response to the need for regional arts projects that enabled regional communities with permanent projection systems to create and present local stories.

    This project has been developed through creative partnership with regional councils and assisted with financial support from Arts SA and National Science Week.  It is the original concept of the illuminart creative team, designed to support South Australian artists and regional creatives in recovery from economic slowdown during covid 19 shutdowns.

    We also acknowledge the advice and assistance of Epson Australia, Clear Vision Consulting and SA Tourism.

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