ASEAN holds essay, photo contest<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the
\nAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), an essay, poster
\nand photo competition is being held.<\/p>\n
All three categories are open to nationals of the nine ASEAN
\nmember states -- Brunei, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the
\nPhilippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.<\/p>\n
Only undergraduate students are eligible to enter the essay
\ncompetition with the theme of \"My Vision of ASEAN in the Year
\n2020\".<\/p>\n
A US$5,000 first prize will be given to the winner. Entries
\nmust be written in English and must be under 2,000 words.<\/p>\n
The second prize for the essay competition is $3,500 and third
\nprize is $2,000.<\/p>\n
The theme of the photo competition is \"Towards a Dynamic,
\nProgressive and Cohesive ASEAN\".<\/p>\n
Each photograph must be in color, measure at least 10R, or 20
\nby 25 centimeters, and must be accompanied by a caption
\ndescribing the photograph.<\/p>\n
First prize is a hefty $10,000 with second and third prize
\nwinners receiving $5,000 and $3,000 respectively. A consolation
\nprize of $500 will also be given to nine worthy entrants.<\/p>\n
The poster competition is open to high school students aged
\nbetween 13 and 18 years old.<\/p>\n
The theme of the competition is \"A United and Cohesive ASEAN\".
\nPosters submitted must be in color with English captions and must
\nmeasure at least 30 by 40 centimeters. First prize is $2,000.<\/p>\n
Entries for all three categories must be submitted to the
\nASEAN Secretariat here by Oct. 31.<\/p>\n
For the photo and poster competitions, more than one entry may
\nbe submitted.<\/p>\n
Further inquiries should be directed to the ASEAN Secretariat.<\/p>\n
Winners will be announced in November. (mds)<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/asean-holds-essay-photo-contest-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }