EU Delegation to Egypt Launches 13th Edition of its Photography Contest 

Egyptian civilization has flourished continuously since prehistoric times.

Now the European Union (EU) Delegation to Egypt, in partnership with the Egyptian government, is inviting photographers and artists across the country to reflect on the theme of revealing the history of Egypt, in its 13th annual photo and art competition.

A statement from the EU Delegation read: "In cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Ministry of Environment, and the State Ministry of Information, the EU Delegation to Egypt is launching the 13th edition of its photography competition. This year’s official theme  is “A Journey to Egypt’s Past and Future.”

The competition aims to “encourage Egyptian photography enthusiasts from all over the country to portray the beauty of Egypt’s historical monuments, the modern outstanding projects, and/or the connection between Egypt’s civilization and modern sustainable development projects implemented in various fields.”

Further more, the EU Delegation is offering unique gifts and awards to the first three winners, as well as holding an exhibition featuring the top 30 photos.

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities will give a special award to two photographers who promote the country’s rich tourism sector.

On the other hand, the Ministry of Environment, represented by Eco Egypt, is offering another special award to the best photo taken at a nature reserve.

While photography prizes have been proliferating both inside and outside the country over recent years, there are still few that recognize specifically the photography art, at least of contemporary works of photography.

It's worth mentioning that the competition is open to All Egyptian citizens of all ages and includes both amateur and professional categories. Over L.E 10,000 in prizes is available and all finalists’ entries will be showcased at a public exhibition.

The deadline for submission is Monday 15 March 2021. Photographers wishing to participate can apply online through this website address (www.euphotocompetition.com).