Press Release
In support of United Nation’s International year of water co-operation, World Tourism Day 2013 is held under the theme being TOURISM & WATER: PROTECTING OUR COMMON FUTURE. This year theme highlights Tourism’s Role in WATER ACCESS and shares the spotlight on the actions currently being taken by the sector in order to continue a more sustainable water future, as well as the challenges ahead, Manipur Tourism forum will be celebrating World Tourism Day on 27th Sep 2013 by organizing various program related to the theme.
As a part of the celebration Manipur Tourism forum will be organizing competition and certain activities at the Loktak Lake surrounding Area
1. Photography Competition 2. Local Boat Racing 3. Water Adventure Activities ( Non Competition)
1. Photography Competition:
In connection with the celebration of world Tourism day “Tourism & Water: Protecting our common Future”, Manipur Tourism Forum is holding a photography competition with the Theme of world tourism day 2013 “Tourism & Water: Protecting our common Future”
The Category for the photography completion is “”Tourism & Water: Protecting our common Future”” Photographs that reflect the beauty of Manipur in relation with water will be considered for the awards.
Submission Process for the competition:
Submit your Entry through Email at [email protected] – A Morph/copy of Photo with size [pixel: 1200*800 or more]
And
A hard copy print of 12’’ X 8 “ at the Reception counter of THE CLASSIC HOTEL
Also submit the following details with the copy of the photo in its original format [as take through the camera] with the following details
1. Name:
2. Age:
3. Address:
4. Phone No:
5. Contact Email:
6. Short Description of the Photograph
7. Brief Profile of Photographer:
Criteria:
1: Participant will only submit one Photo
2: Photo must have not been published in any form of Media
3: Photo must relate with Manipur in reference with water only
4: Participant must submit raw photo not less a pixel of 1200 * 800
5: Photo must not be manipulated with any software in any form/process, only resizing of the Photo is allowed
Last Date of submission: 26th Sep 2013 till 4.00 PM
Expert panel will be the Judge for the competition; the result will be announced in Local Newspaper.
Copyright Policy of the Photo: A participant agrees that the photo submitted for the competition can be utilised by The Manipur tourism forum for promotion activity of Manipur tourism Forum. The participant agrees that Manipur tourism forum have the Right to use the Photo or reproduce the photo in any form of media for its promotional activity.
2. Local Boat Racing:
For Local Boat racing competition Please contact the Office of Bishnupur District Canoeing and Kayaking Association.
Application form can be collected from the office of The “Bishnupur District Canoeing and Kayaking Association”. There competition will of two types:-
1. Local Boat Racing (Individual)
2. Local Boat Racing (Group)
The application can entry for both categories, the last date for entry is 26th Sep 2013
3. Water Adventure Activities (Non Competition)
Manipur Tourism Forum in association of MMTA wills also organizing a one day Water Adventure activities camp. Individual and groups will have the opportunity to experience water adventure activities like water Skiing, water Zorbing, Air Boat etc
Manipur Tourism Forum request individual and organization to take part in the celebration at Loktak Lake, Moirang on 27th September 2013. Time: 9.00 AM
By
Joint Secretary
Manipur Tourism Forum
