National Parks Board (NParks) is organizing a year-long
“City In A Garden” (CIAG) Photo Competition which started from 2 July 2011. Comprising
of 4 different themes starting with different submission dates, the competition
aims to capture the essence of “City In A Garden” through the lenses of
Singaporeans. Also, this competition will lead up to Singapore Garden Festival
2012, where the winning entries of “My City in a Garden” theme will be
exhibited then. http://ciagpc.nparks.gov.sg/
The schedule of the 4 different themes:
1) Our Parks and Garden
Our parks are designed to cater
to a wide range of lifestyle needs. These idyllic green spaces complemented
with the various amenities available, such as spas, pony rides as well as
sports facilities, make parks and gardens key preferred destinations for
recreation. Whether for leisure, nature appreciation, a quiet evening walk or
sports, your park experience can be special every time. There is a park for everyone.
Photo submission has closed. (The winners' photographs will be exhibited on 16 Sep 2011, 12-3pm at Raffles Place.)
2) Trees & Forests
In conjunction with the United
Nations- sanctioned “International Year of Forests”, we celebrate the age-old
guardians that form the backbone of our garden city – trees. They can be found
in nature areas, and also along roads and park connectors. In short, they are
everywhere. Just look up – and be surprised at the trees that make Singapore an
urban forest. Look out in particular for our heritage trees, the majestic mature
trees that are conserved and treasured as important aspects of our national history.
Photo submission closes on 26 Sep 2011.
3) BiodiverCity
Singapore may be well-known as a
bustling city-state and a centre for commerce – but it is also rich in
biodiversity. Our local flora and fauna, which may often be hidden from the
public eye, are waiting to be captured and revealed through your lenses. Visit
our parks and nature reserves to uncover the wealth of nature’s treasures
there.
Photo submission closes on 5 Mar 2012.
4) My City in a Garden
Singapore’s goal is to be a city
where greenery is seamlessly and beautifully woven with the urban landscape.
This vision is the next stage in the evolution of the Garden City and will be
realised in the lives of all in Singapore. In this City in a Garden, greenery
co-exists in harmony with daily life – whether at home, at work or at play.
Photo submission closes on 7 Apr 2012
The first exhibition of the winner’s photos will be held
on 16th Sep at Raffles Place from 12-3pm.
The 11 winning photographs for this theme, together
with other selected entries, as well as visuals relating to Clarins Sustainable
Development initiatives, will be exhibited at Hort Park from 8 – 23 October.
Prize Sponsorship by Clarins:
Overall Winner
Overall winner amongst the 4 themes a fully paid
expedition to Burkina Faso, West Africa (worth $20,000) with Clarins ethno-botanist
Jean-Pierre Nicholas, who founded the “Jardin du Monde”, an association
dedicated to restoring traditional medicinal plants for rural population who
have no access to modern medicine.
The prize ceremony will be presented in June 2012
during Singapore Garden’s Festival (SGF) 2012.
Junior Category (7-12 years old) Presented by
Clarins
Cash Prizes worth $5,000
Children can submit photographs for any of the four
themes mentioned above. This category will be open in Nov 2011 and will close
in Apr 2012.
