Chance for photographers to snap up cash prizes in contest
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Aspiring photographers will be able to demonstrate their creativity and photo-taking prowess by participating in a photography competition and side event of the Seminar and Exhibition on Masjid Wadah Kempimpinan Raja at the International Convention Centre in Berakas from next July 19 to 25.

Organised by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei Darussalam, Pusat Dakwah Islamiah and Jabatan Hal-Ehwal Masjid, the seminar and exhibition as well as its side event, the photography competition, are held to commemorate His Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's 58th Birthday.

Co-secretary of its organising committee, Dyg Aminah Hj Momin, said that the contest is open to all citizens and permanent residents. "The closing date will be on July 15 at 5 pm and prospective participants must send two copies of 8R size photographs that depict mosque activities.

"All photos must carry a caption, the best of which will also receive prize," she said, adding that winning photographs will be exhibited at the ICC and the prize presentation will be conducted in August 2004.

Winners of the contest will get B$700, while runners-up are going to receive $500 and second runners-up $300. Five consolation prizes of $100 each will also be offered, while the best caption for a photograph shall receive $200.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin