Global Village began its month-long UAE National Day celebrations as it launched the 50 Years of Togetherness photography contest.

One of the oldest and most loved family cultural events of the UAE—the Global Village is back, but this time with even more special celebrations. The multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, attractions, and entertainment commenced its season on the 50th Flag Day of our Nation.

Global Village began its month-long UAE National Day celebrations as it launched the 50 Years of Togetherness photography contest. In collaboration with Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA), the contest is designed to create a collection of photographs exploring shared identities and values through the lens of individuals with a unique vision of cultural diversity.

Starting on Flag Day and which will go on till December 2, the contest has been accepting submissions that celebrate multiculturalism, diversity, and tolerance from amateur and professional photographers alike.

The ones interested to participate must be of 18 years of age and above and those using professional cameras are required to apply for a permit on the Global Village website. All the entries need to be uploaded to HIPA’s website.

Talking about the collaborative competition, Ali Bin Thalith, Secretary-General, HIPA shared, “The UAE is one of the leading countries in the world that promotes multiculturalism, diversity and tolerance, and Global Village with its unique attractions, appeal to all nationalities locally and internationally.”

Not just for the adults, Global Village also has a photography contest under the age of 18 that will be under the same theme. To enter young photographers simply need to upload images illustrating ‘50 years of togetherness’ on Instagram using hashtags #GVWOW and #Together between November 3 and November 30.

Winners for the children’ category will be announced on December 2, on the UAE’s National Day. The jury is looking for participants who push their creative boundaries by capturing spectacular, split-second moments and introducing viewers to fascinating people and unique cultural perspectives at Global Village.