For generations, Hampi, Khajuraho and other heritage sites in India have inspired both professional and amateur photographers. As part of its campaign to get people to understand the importance of heritage, not just in |India but across the world, GoUNESCO — a Bengaluru-based not-for-profit platform — has organised a photo contest.
The contest is open to people all over the world. Participants can send pictures under two categories: cultural heritage, which can include photographs of buildings, historical places, monuments or artefacts; and natural heritage, including flora, fauna and geological structures.
“The idea is to motivate more people to take time out for travel and in the process discover the cultural and natural heritage of the country and build heritage consciousness,” said Ajay Reddy, who founded GoUNESCO in 2012.
“Photos will be judged on composition of subject, the story, cultural importance of the subject and the quality of picture,” the 34-year-old software engineer said. The last day to submit the photograph is September 15 at http://www.makeheritagefun.com/photo-contest/.
Winners will be awarded prizes and certificates, with photos published on social media and other online platforms, with credits.
On September 24, a #makeheritagefun event will be held simultaneously in 40 cities across the world. In Bengaluru, people can visit a local heritage site, take pictures and videos, and share it online.
“The event is being organised by our volunteers across the country and the globe. We have 10 volunteers in Bengaluru. The campaign provides a platform for enthusiasts to share their local heritage with the rest of the world. We want people to start having conversations around heritage,” Mr. Reddy said.
Spoilt for choice
The Taj Mahal, Agra
Mahabodhi temple, Bodh Gaya
Qutub Minar, New Delhi
Hampi
Kaziranga national park
Rock shelters of Bhimbetka
Khajuraho monuments
Ajanta and Ellora caves
Sun Temple in Konark
Western Ghats
