UNWTO’S THIRD ANNUAL ONLINE PHOTO COMPETITION

The world tourism Organization announces third photo competition to commemorate world tourism day 2009.

Specification
The competition is open to all Ages around the world The Deadline for the competition entries is 30th January, 2010
All interested participants should register at www.unwto .org/wtd
and obtain am electronic ID and as well submit black & white or colored photographs electronically in high resolution jpeg format (72 pixels) and 2 sizes of each picture.

Large: Height 405 X width 540 pixels
Small : Height 43 X width 57 pixels

• All photos (maximum of 5) must be accompanied by a short description; not more than 25 words explaining how the picture captures the beauty of diversity

• Mouth watering prizes await the winner and four (4) runners-up.

Festivals
One of the most attractive aspects of the Ghanaian culture is the colorful traditional festivals and durbars which are held yearly in all parts of the country. These festivals reveal some common features and beliefs of our society.Through the festivals, the people remember their ancestors and ask for their protection. Festivals are also held in order to purify the whole state so that people can enter the New Year with confidence and hope.

You are invited to participate in the festivals to witness at first hand the authentic culture of our people.

Click here to view list of festivals.