Calling all young and aspiring photographers! UNESCO’s Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads Photo Contest offers you a unique opportunity to express your creative vision and connect with cultures worldwide. This contest isn’t just about taking pictures; it’s an invitation to share your perspective on the diverse and vibrant celebrations of life across the historic Silk Roads.
Why You Should Join Silk Roads Photo Contest
The Silk Roads are famous for linking various cultures through trade and exchange for centuries. Now, it’s your turn to explore these paths through your camera lens. This year’s theme is “Life Celebrations,” which is all about capturing the joy and community spirit in different cultures, especially when the world is facing so many challenges like conflicts and environmental issues.
What Should You Capture?
We’re excited to see your photos of:
- Birth and Naming Ceremonies: Show us the joy of new beginnings.
- Anniversaries and Rites of Passage: Capture moments that mark important times in people’s lives.
- Engagement Ceremonies and Weddings: Share the beautiful ways different cultures celebrate love and coming together.
- Seasonal Festivals: Think vibrant spring festivals or cozy autumn harvests that show the beauty of the seasons.
- Cultural and Spiritual Events: Take us inside the rituals and festivals that mean so much to different communities.
Prizes and Opportunities
If you win first place, you’ll get a professional camera that can really boost your photography skills. Second place isn’t far behind with a semi-professional camera, perfect for those who are serious about their photography. And if you come in third, you’ll receive a great standard camera to help you keep capturing amazing shots.
But that’s not all—around 60 of the best photos will be featured in the “Youth Lens on the Silk Roads” photo album, and they might even be shown in exhibitions all over the world. This contest is a fantastic way to show off your skills and possibly kickstart your journey in the world of photography!
How to Enter in Silk Roads Photo Contest?
- Deadline: Submit your entries by 5 August 2024 at 23:59:59 GMT +1.
- Age Categories: Compete in one of two age groups, 14 to 17 or 18 to 25.
- Submission: Ready your camera, frame your story, and submit your best shots to UNESCO’s contest page (https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/deadline-extended-join-2024-youth-eyes-silk-roads-photo-contest).
