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Maestro Mei-Ann Chen, Music Director of the Chicago Sinfonietta (second from left) and Judy Hsu, anchor/reporter, ABC 7 Chicago (third from left), with The Zhou Brothers, September 28, 2012 at “CS at Zhou B,” a benefit for the Chicago Sinfonietta held at the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Rieny G. Cualoping for ENERI)
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), through the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, announced that it is spearheading a Photo Essay Contest in honor of Overseas Filipinos with the theme “A Day in the Life of an Overseas Filipinos: Stories of Excellence, Ingenuity, Patience, Hard Work and Success” in celebration of the Month of Overseas Filipinos and International Migrants Day.
Launched in August 15, 2012 by the NCCA, the contest aims to raise awareness of overseas Filipinos and the general Philippine public on the Philippine Diaspora through photography.
Participation is open to all Filipinos based overseas including migrant workers, immigrants, second and third generation Filipino Overseas and former Filipino citizens, ages 13 years old and above. All entries shall be submitted via email to intl_affairs@ncca.gov.ph. Deadline for the submission of entries is on October 15, 2012.
L. to R. Maestro Mei-Ann Chen, Music Director of the Chicago Sinfonietta (left); Lisa Ko, Owner, Tamarind, a project sponsor; and entrepreneur Mabel Moy, September 28, 2012 at “CS at Zhou B,” a benefit for the Chicago Sinfonietta held at the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Rieny G. Cualoping for ENERI)
Entry form and guidelines for the said contest can be downloaded from NCCA website, www.ncca.gov.ph. For more information please contact Ms. Veronica D. Amboni at telephone numbers (632) 527-2206 or (632) 527-2192 local 614.
Yoly and Bart Tubalinal (Publishers, Fil-Am MegaScene) with Maestro Mei-Ann Chen, Music Director of the Chicago Sinfonietta, backstage September 29, 2012 at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville, Illinois. (Photo by Rieny G. Cualoping for ENERI)