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The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Sri Lanka, in partnership with the Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI), Friday opened the globally renowned World Press Photo Exhibition 2024 in Sri Lanka.

This momentous event marks the exhibition’s return to the country after more than two decades, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience the world’s finest photojournalism and documentary photography, an SLPI news release said.

The exhibition was officially inaugurated by Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni, Deputy Minister of Mass Media, alongside Bonnie Horbach, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka, Ms. Martha Echevarria González, Exhibitions Manager and Curator of World Press Photo, and Mr. Kumar Lopez, Chief Executive Officer of the Sri Lanka Press Institute, at the Arcade Independence Square, Colombo.

The World Press Photo Exhibition 2024 will be on display at multiple locations across Sri Lanka, showcasing award-winning photographs that address critical social, environmental, and human issues from around the globe. The exhibition will be in Colombo from Friday, January 10 – Monday, January 20 at the Arcade Independence Square. In Jaffna from Friday, January 24 – Monday, January 27 at the Jaffna Cultural Centre. In Galle from Friday, January 31 – Sunday, February 2 at the Galle Municipal Hall and returns to Colombo Colombo on Saturday, February 8 – Monday, February 10 at the The Forum, Cinnamon Life. The exhibition will be available for public viewing from 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM daily at all above location on the specified dates.

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 anonymized process (except for Open Format entries) ensures the selection of powerful and impactful stories.The 2024 WPP showcases the work of 31 photographers from 24 countries and in this edition of the exhibition, 20 of the winners are local to the regions their stories represent.

For more information, visit: World Press Photo Website: https://www.worldpressphoto.org/, SLPI Website: https://slpi.lk, Netherlands Embassy Website: https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/sri-lanka, Connect with us on Facebook: World Press Photo Exhibition 2024

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