Mission:
To call upon responsible photographers who respect life and love their life to take their cameras, in the context of special series of photographs;
To explore and rescue the endangered folklore cultures of all the world’s nationalities by means of photography; to profoundly record the changes and evolution of various folklore cultures in a genuine and vivid form;
To record, spread and share the multi-cultures of the world to enhance mutual understanding and exchanges of human beings and to promote the world peace and development.
Schedule:
Entry Closing Date: April 15th 2009
Judging Closing Date: September 15th 2009
Press Conference Date: June 6th 2009 (will announce the host city)
Award Ceremony and WFPA (World Folklore Photographers Association) Opening Ceremony:
September 16th 2009
Tour Exhibition: September 2009—September 2011
Categories:
A. Portrait & Costume
B. Architecture
C. Living and Production Custom
D. Festivities
E. Education, Recreation, Sports & Technology
F. Traditional Rites
Awards:
Humanity Photo Grand Awards: 6 (one for each category)
Humanity Photo Documentary Awards: 60
Humanity Photo Nomination Awards: 100
How to participate in HPA 2009? Please view the link below:
(Please read Entry Rules carefully so that you can successfully participate in the contest)
http://www.china-fpa.org/en/hpa2009/detail.asp?EpId=74
To read the former HPA contests and winner works, please view the link below:
http://www.china-fpa.org/en/hpa3/detail.asp?EpId=74