FPA competitors acquainted with the championship themes, rules and categories

January 28, 2017

Fujairah Culture and Media Authority (FCMA) organized today Saturday, January 28, 2017, a tour for the participants in the 6th cycle of Fujairah Photography Award (FPA) to educate them on the themes, rules and categories of the competition. The tour commenced from Wadi Wurayah National Park, a rare beauty and gem nestled on the Hajar Mountain range and crafted by nature for millions of years. Participants then visited Souq Al Jumma (Friday Market), in Massafi area, in which fresh fruits, vegetables, antiquities, flowers besides other products are sold. The visited was ended at Al Hnyyah, a sandy area. Sarah Al Reesi, Head of Corporate Communications at FCMA, said that date for receiving entries for the championships has been extended to April 10, 2017 to give photographers ample of time to present their works. 
The specific category of the local award is “Nature”: the sea, mountains, valleys and springs. It depicts the amazing and glorious diversity and richness that are characteristic of Fujairah’s nature. It also puts in focus the unique topography and nuances of mountains, valleys and beaches and the visual diversity as the seasons change in Fujairah, making it the preferred destinations for seekers of relaxation and beauty, she said.  
The general category of the Arab World competition is “Cultural Heritage”. The aim is to highlight the aesthetics and diversity of Arab civilization and reflect the profound legacy of this cultural diversity in the communication between civilizations and their interaction on Arab land. The specific categories will focus on the Islamic heritage and traditional houses. Islamic architectural heritage was chosen because it depicts the aesthetics introduced to the world by the Islamic civilization. The traditional houses were chosen to portray the interaction of Arabs with their dynamic surroundings which can be observed in the traditional urban patterns.