THE MULTICULTURAL CONTEST:

The annual Multi-Cultural Contest is a competition where you can express yourself either through submitting a writing sample or a Picture. It is a contest that is open to everyone, from anyplace in the world and of all ages. We look for original and freshly creative works that embrace all interpretations of what represents the notion of “Languages & Globalization”.

It can be anything related to foreign languages or words, cultures & traditions, worldwide experiences or even an international amazing image or story! We want the readers to be changed by your story or picture, and at the same time learn something new about people and how we all live here on the earth together and yet set apart by the differences that must be broken to connect us all.

CONTEST CATEGORIES:

Literary Contest: If you choose the Literary Non-Fiction Contest, we are looking for a narrative with a maximum of 1,000 words that takes the readers into a journey, an experience or event with a personal meaning. Literary nonfiction is also known as creative nonfiction and literary journalism because the characters and events are supposedly real, so the writer has to be part of the story that is being told, if not as a participant then as a thoughtful observer. It can be a true story or not but the participant must show a clear sense of one’s writing style besides a solid point. Use vivid imagery through word choice.

Photo Contest: If you chose to express your art only through an image or picture we suggest an image that can express a celebration, a discovery, an artistic heritage that shows diversity cultures. With this in mind, we invite genuine works that address the magic and art into a creation of multicultural expression that inspires and motivates. Look for the ability to succinctly capture emotions.

Whether you are experienced or just a novice, when you enter this contest, do it for fun and for the love of writing or photography.

DEADLINE: October 30, 2010 (Postmarked)

RULES:

All prose works must be typed, double spaced, page numbered, and paper clipped. Please indicate word count on title page.
Poetry must be typed, (double or single spaced okay). One page poems only and only one poem per page, (two-column one-page-poems okay). All submissions must be titled.

Put your names at your manuscripts, plus address, phone, email and particular category/categories entered.
(Young Adult entrants must indicate age on card and manuscript).

You may enter as many categories and as many times as you wish but you may not enter the same work in more than one category.

Previously published works will not be considered for those winning awards.


Prizes awarded in each category:

1st PRIZE: $1000 and an electronic translator

2nd PRIZE: $750

3rd PRIZE: $500

Winners and honorable mentions will also be invited to be published.


Please submit your story or photo through our contact page or send it by email to biadesalles@yahoo.com


“Let us be united

Let us speak in harmony

Let our minds apprehend alike

Common be our prayer

Common be our resolution

Alike be our feelings

Unified be our hearts

And perfect be our unity”


This is the final verse of the Rig Veda, one of the most ancient spiritual texts known to humanity


JUDGES:

Beatrice de Salles
Joan Anderson
Tammy L Coia
Lesley Tibbits
Denise Diamond
Katya Williamson
Vicky Mills
Sheila Stillman
Inbar Shahar

Kevin Teixeira

Ewandro Magalhaes

Kenny Hargrove
Leda Garcia da Eira
Jonathan Benrud

(Bios to follow)

This is a free-charging contest and there are no misconduct as a way of finding clients or getting money later. All the judges are doing this as volunteers and share the same enthusiasm for art.