Deadline: 14 July 2024
The UNESCO Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads photography competition, organised under the auspices of the Organisation's Silk Roads Programme in the Social Sciences and Humanities Sector, serves as a platform to promote photography as a means of fostering cultural interaction, mutual understanding and peace between communities linked by the historic Silk Roads.
Theme: "Celebrations of Life
This year marks the 6th edition of the competition, which invites young photographers to explore and capture the essence of cultural celebrations along the Silk Routes. In a context of global challenges such as conflicts, economic instability and climate crises, the theme "Celebrations of Life" takes on particular significance. The aim is to uplift and inspire young people by highlighting positive cultural traditions and creating a digital space to nurture optimism.
What to capture:
- Birth and appointment ceremonies
- Birthdays symbolising relationships and time
- Rites of passage ceremonies
- Colourful weddings and engagements
- Seasonal transitions such as spring or autumn festivals
- Harvest festivals and other cultural rituals
The entries will be judged by an International Selection Committee made up of renowned photographers: GMB Akash (Bangladesh), Fatimah Hossaini (Afghanistan), Liang Li (China), Mustafa Seven (Türkiye) and Osama Silwadi (Palestine).
Key information:
- Categories: 14 to 17 years and 18 to 25 years
- Prizes: The winners of each category receive professional, semi-professional or digital cameras.
- Exhibition: Around 60 important photos will form part of the album "Youth Lens on the Silk Roads" and could be shown in global exhibitions.
For detailed instructions on how to participate and submission guidelines, click here .
Join us in celebrating cultural diversity and life along the historic Silk Routes through the lenses of young photographers!
