Hamyang Sansam Expo Hosts National Photography Contest Awards Ceremony and Exhibition

At Hamyang Cultural Center Exhibition Hall

National Photography Contest Awards Ceremony
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] The Korea Photographers Association Hamyang Branch announced on the 13th that it held the award ceremony and exhibition for the ‘2021 Hamyang Wild Ginseng Anti-Aging Expo National Photography Contest’ on the afternoon of the 11th at the Hamyang Cultural Center exhibition hall.

This national photography contest was held during the 31-day period from September 10 to October 10, 2021, coinciding with the 2021 Hamyang Wild Ginseng Anti-Aging Expo. Over 100 photographers participated to capture vivid scenes and spectacular views of the expo. A total of 409 works were submitted.

In the judging led by Chief Judge Chae Seok-geun, Lee Yoon-ki’s entry titled ‘Rest’ was awarded the Gold Prize, while Kim Jin-hyung’s ‘Meeting at the Summit’ and Ahn Kyung-duk’s ‘Abundance’ were selected for the Silver Prize. Three Bronze Prizes, five Honorable Mentions, and 50 Selected Works were also chosen, totaling 61 works exhibited.

The award ceremony held on the 11th was attended by about 50 people, including Seo Chun-soo, Hamyang County Governor; Jeong Sang-gi, Director of the Cultural Center; Song Kyung-yeol, Chairman of the Sports Association; Kang Seong-gap, Chairman of the Federation of Artistic and Cultural Organizations; Kim Seong-gi, Chairman of the Wild Ginseng Festival Committee; members of the Photographers Association; and award recipients, who celebrated the winners and viewed the awarded works.

Hamyang County Governor Seo Chun-soo said, “I deeply thank the photography enthusiasts from all over the country who created valuable works that allow all generations to eternally remember Hamyang’s beautiful scenery and the diverse aspects of the expo.”

The Korea Photographers Association Hamyang Branch leads regional promotion through photography, including free portrait shooting volunteer activities for the elderly, national photo contests, and various exhibitions. They plan to hold a national photography contest again during the 2022 Hamyang Wild Ginseng Festival next year.

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