HERITAGE PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD

HERITAGE OF STONE AND HEAVEN

World Cultural Heritage of Serbia

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“He who denies his heritage, has no heritage”

- Khalil Gibran

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The Competition invites photographers from all over the world to submit photographs depicting the world cultural heritage of Serbia as designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Between October 25, 2021 and December 30, 2021, we are accepting original photographs that are inspired by: a) landmarks that are declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Serbia: medieval Serbian Orthodox monasteries Studenica and Stari Ras with Sopoćani, medieval Serbian monuments in Kosovo and Metohija - namely Visoki Dečani, Patriarchate of Peć, Gračanica and Our Lady of Ljeviš, the Gamzigrad / Felix Romuliana landmark from classical antiquity and unique tombstones specific to this part of the world known as Stećci; b)  Serbian traditions that found their place on the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Slava, Kolo and Singing to the accompaniment of the gusle; and c) Serbia’s documentary heritage that has been inscribed in UNESCO Memory of the World register.  

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Before entering, please read submission guidelines.  For more information about world cultural heritage in Serbia, visit our HERITAGE page.  We look forward to seeing YOUR depiction of the rich cultural tapestry of Serbia!   

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1st Prize: $1000 · 2nd Prize: $500 · 3rd Prize: $300

Finalists will have their work featured in our exhibit and catalogue