#MyAfricanHeritage
Instagram Photo Contest
Open to 18 - 28 years old
Share your photo of an African site inscribed on the World Heritage List with the hashtag #MyAfricanHeritage and follow us on Instagram to have the chance to win one of the prizes.
Top Prizes
1st Prize: Trip to
United Republic of Tanzania
To visit two World Heritage sites:
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
and Serengeti National Park
The prize includes
- Two return air tickets to United Republic of Tanzania and ground transportation
- Full board accommodation for 5 days for 2 people
- Entrance to the World Heritage sites
- Guided tours
2nd Prize: Trip to
South Africa
To visit
the World Heritage site
of Robben Island
The prize includes
- Two return air tickets to South Africa
- Ground and ferry transportation to Robben Island
- Full board accommodation on the island for 3 days for 2 people
- Entrance to the World Heritage site and a guided tour
3rd Prize:
Trip to Cabo Verde
To visit
the World Heritage site of
Cidade Velha,
Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande
The prize includes
- Ground transportation from Praia to Cidade Velha
- Full board accommodation for 3 days for 2 people
- Entrance to the World Heritage site
- Guided tour
Flight tickets are not provided
The Top 4
to 10 Winners
The top 4 to 10 winners will have their photos showcased on the World Heritage and the African World Heritage Fund websites
Entries to the competition will be evaluated
keeping in mind the following criteria:
Creativity
Is the photo original and aesthetically pleasing?
We are looking for creative stories and unique photo shots!
Content
What is your connection to the site?
The World Heritage site should be clearly identified in the photo.
Composition
Does it capture the exceptional character of the site?
We will evaluate the composition of the photographs submitted.
Competition
Duration
The competition end on
30 April 2018
Winner
Announcement
The winners of the competition will be announced
on the African World Heritage Day, 5 May 2018
Terms and Conditions
The following Terms and Conditions apply to the “MyAfricanHeritage” Instagram photo contest, organized by UNESCO. By participating in the contest, the candidates accept the full terms and conditions contained herein.
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5 May
African World Heritage Day
Proclaimed by the 38th session of the General Conference of UNESCO (November 2015), African World Heritage Day (5 May) is an opportunity for people around the world, and particularly Africans, to celebrate the Continent’s unique cultural and natural heritage