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TunisiaEU Delegation in Egypt honours winners of its 10th Annual Photography Competition
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Egypt honoured the winners of its 10th Annual Photography Competition for Amateur Photographers in a ceremony at Townhouse Gallery in downtown Cairo.
Top 30 photos in the competition, including those of the winners, are exhibited in Townhouse Gallery until Wednesday, 17 January.
The 10th edition of the Annual Photography Competition was held under the theme “Favourite Destinations in Egypt”. It witnessed participation from 143 persons, submitting more than 400 photos from various parts of the country.
“I am delighted to see the high number of photos submitted under this theme, and the artistic merit and quality of these pictures, which show the beauty and diversity of Egypt. These wonderful pictures surely encourage to visit ‘om el Donia’ Masr and enjoy its marvels,” said Ambassador Ivan Surkoš, Head of EU Delegation to Egypt.
Ambassador Surkoš awarded the first winner Mr. Farid Mahmoud Abdeen an upgraded lens compatible with his camera. The second-place winner Mr. Ahmed Badr Abdel Azim received a lighting kit, while the third winner Mr. Mostafa Bashar El Shorbagy was awarded a flash compatible with his camera. Top 30 photographers received certificates and a catalogue featuring their work. Moreover, top 12 photos were printed in a desk calendar for 2018 issued by the EU Delegation.
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