TIRANA, April 24/ATA/ The National Tourism Agency and the Ministry of Tourism and Environment hosted today the second edition of the International Photography and Video Reels Competition “Wanderlust in Albania 2”.
The International Photography and Video Reels Competition “Wanderlust in Albania” returns for the second year, after the success of the first edition and comes as an excellent opportunity to discover the beauties of Albania through the eyes of travelers and visitors themselves with photographs and video reels that they have taken during their travels in Albania.
Photographers and videographers (professionals and amateurs) from Albania and 36 countries around the world brought to this edition, also wonderful images and footage, which reveal Albania through the beauties of nature and cultural and historical heritage.
This edition was distinguished for participation from distant and interesting countries stands out, such as Mauritius, Colombia, Uruguay, Indonesia and others.
Participants in the competition uploaded 5504 materials to the official competition website
www.wanderlustinalbania.al in the categories: Landscapes; Panoramic photos; Monuments and Archaeological Sites; Folklore; Crafts and Handicrafts; Agrotourism and Culinary; TEA application events; Ecotourism and Sports Tourism; Architecture; Photo-reportage; Animation.
The competition jury consisted of five professionals, Albanian and foreign. The jury is headed by Albes Fusha, who currently holds the position of Head of the Department of Photography at the University of Arts in Tirana, where he contributes to the formation of new generations of Albanian photographers.
The winners were honored for their extraordinary contribution to the promotion of Albania as a tourist with a total of 40 special awards.
In this edition, awards were given to 33 winners for 11 categories who were declared “Contributors to the Promotion of Albania’s Tourism”. Also, 4 winners were honored with the title “Ambassadors of Albanian Tourism” and 3 winners were selected from the online public vote.
From the total materials submitted to the competition, 800 photographs and 100 selected video reels will be added to the fund of the National Tourism Agency and will be used in promotional materials for Albania as a tourist destination, including magazines, albums, information sheets, brochures and advertising spots. /p.s./
