Azerbaijan Photo Contest "Azerbaijan 2009 – the world of tourism"

The second Azerbaijan photo contest 'Azerbaijan 2009 – the world of tourism' has been announced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan in September. It’s goal is to promote tourism potential of Azerbaijan, it’s culture, natural beauty and attract attention of foreign travellers to the Azerbaijan Republic.

Azerbaijan pictures should reflect the achievements of the Azerbaijani tourism, modern hotel complexes, cultural centers, as well as all modern forms of tourism operating in Azerbaijan, up to extreme ones.

The “Azerbaijan 2009 – the world of tourism” Photo Contest consists of 4 categories:
1. Pictures of Azerbaijan nature
2. Photos of Azerbaijan heritage
3. Pictures of Azerbaijan tourism
4. Azerbaijan in the eyes of foreigners

The motto of the national photo contest "Azerbaijan 2009 – the World of Tourism" is expressed by the words of Azerbaijani poet Suleyman Rustam: Want to see the paradise on earth – come to Azerbaijan.

Participation in the “Azerbaijan 2009 – the World of Tourism” photo contest is open both for professional and amateur photographers. Photographs can be in color or black and white.

Size of photographs is 20x30 cm, 25x38 cm or 30x40 cm. Works are accepted until November 25, 2009 at st. N. Narimanov, 127, office 112.

Completion of the photo contest and the announcement of its results will be held on Dec. 19, 2009 during the photo exhibition in one of the main exhibition halls of Baku. Best photographs of the photo contest will be published in print catalog.

Those travelers who already visited Azerbaijan in the past and believe that they have photos that worth participating in upcoming photo contest feel free to contact us so that we could arrange your participation. We would be happy to assist you in promoting Azerbaijan tourist potential absolutely free. Please forward your pictures along with category it should be entered and your contact details to our email address (office@azerbaijan24.com). Enter ‘photo contest’ in subject field. We will keep you updated on the outcome of contest.    
Yours sincerely,
Communications manager,
Zaur Mammadov

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