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Celebrate Gulf Maritime Heritage: Katara’s Photography Competition at Al-Nahma Festival 2025

 

Celebrate Gulf Maritime Heritage: Katara’s Photography Competition at Al-Nahma Festival 2025

The Cultural Village Foundation Katara is pleased to announce a Photography Competition as part of the Katara Al-Nahma Art Festival and Award Naham Al Khaleej 2025. From April 13 to 15, 2025, this festival will take place at Katara Beach (southern area), honoring the deep-rooted maritime traditions of the Gulf and the evocative Al Nahma melodies sung by seafarers of the past.

To visually capture this important cultural legacy, Katara invites photographers of all levels to participate in the competition, highlighting the vibrancy of the festival, the emotional performances of Al Nahma, and the seafaring traditions of the Gulf.

Who Can Participate?

The competition is open to both amateur and professional photographers eager to document the festival’s energy and heritage. Participants are encouraged to focus on themes such as:

The passionate expressions of Al Nahma performers

The intricate details of Gulf dhow craftsmanship

The stunning natural beauty of the sea and surroundings

Submission Guidelines:

Camera Requirement: Only professional camera photographs will be accepted; mobile and smart device images are not eligible.

Number of Submissions: Each participant may submit up to 10 images.

Shooting Location: Photos must be taken exclusively at Katara Beach during the festival dates.

File Specifications: JPEG/JPG format, 300 dpi minimum resolution, and at least 3,000 pixels on the shortest side.

Editing Rules: Minor edits (cropping, straightening, color, lighting, and sharpness adjustments) are allowed, but excessive digital manipulation is prohibited.

Awards & Deadline:

With a QR18,000 total prize fund, the winners will receive:

1st Place: QR8,000

2nd Place: QR6,000

3rd Place: QR4,000

Submissions are due by April 20, 2025, allowing photographers to fine-tune their work post-festival. Entries should be sent via WeTransfer to the designated email.

By merging photography and cultural preservation, this competition serves as a tribute to the Gulf’s seafaring heritage, ensuring that its beauty and significance endure for future generations.

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