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World Press photo exhibition to be held in Colombo, Jaffna and Galle
View(s):The Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands, in collaboration with Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI), has announced the arrival of the prestigious World Press Photo Exhibition (WPP) 2024 in Sri Lanka.
The exhibition, running from January 10 to February 2, presents a curated selection of the best and most impactful photojournalism and documentary photography from around the world to engage in critical reflection on crucial global issues. 
The exhibition will be showcased across Colombo, Jaffna, and Galle. The exhibition was last hosted in Colombo in 2002.
Founded in 1955, the World Press Photo Foundation presents impactful exhibitions, promoting media freedom and visual literacy. Since 2021, the World Press Photo Contest has embraced a regional strategy, ensuring greater geographic and cultural diversity among participating
photographers.
The 2024 contest involved six global regions, with entries judged within their regions of origin, offering a more nuanced perspective on global affairs.
Over 61,000 entries from 3,851 photographers in 130 countries were meticulously reviewed by regional and global juries comprised of 31 highly qualified photojournalists. This rigorous anonymised process (except for open format entries) ensures the selection of powerful and impactful stories.The 2024 WPP Exhibition showcases the work of 31 photographers from 24 countries. In this edition of
the exhibition, 20 of the winners are local to the regions their stories represent.
For more information:
- World Press Photo website: worldpressphoto.org
- SLPI website: https://slpi.lk/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldPressPhotoSL
- The Netherlands Embassy website: https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/sri-lanka/home
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