I’m happy to announce the winners of our Third Photo Contest (Host country cultural event).

After a lengthy debate with our panel of international school educators, we have decided on the top three photos.

First Place: Taken at Cochabamba, Bolivia.

“The “Urkupiña Virgin” festival is one of the most important in Bolivia. It takes place every year from the 14th to the 16th of August in the province of Quillacollo at only 13 Km from the city of Cochabamba. Hundreds of schools, social clubs and organizations dance in the streets in colorful traditional costumes and lively dances.”

Congratulations, Mario Arena!

Prize awarded: Premium membership for TWO YEARS on our website!

Second Place: Taken in Singapore.

“This is from the celebration of Thapusam as it’s done here in Singapore. People fast for a month and then the men have hooks etc pierced in their skin in order to carry these large decorative items that they then parade and dance through the streets with on the way to the temple. A fascinating event.”

Congratulations, Angela Collins!

Prize awarded: Premium membership for ONE YEAR on our website!

Third Place: Taken at Qingdao, China. Creating traditional crafts at the Seoul Airport at the Korean cultural center for foreign visitors.

Congratulations Michael Kelly (an international teacher working at Qingdao Ameriasia International School, Qingdao, China.!

Prize awarded: Premium membership for SIX MONTHS on our website!

Thanks to everyone who participated!  We have awarded everyone else ONE WEEK of premium membership for participating in this photo contest.

Stay tuned for our next photo contest which will happen sometime during the next 1-2 months.