KUCHING: The results of the 2nd Harmonious Sarawak Photography Competition, held in conjunction with the Seng-Ong Deity Birthday and Procession 2024, saw Chong Siat Choo taking first place in the Professional Camera Category, followed by Wei Yue Boon in second, and Wong See Wah in third.
Consolation prizes were awarded to Ho Kok Boon, Yu Yong Keat, Chong Siat Choo, Tai Mei Lin, How Yong Way Chee, Peter Lo Kong San, Hu Felix Toh Kai, John Lai Teck Kee, and James Wong Kiong.
In the Digital Mobile Phone Category, Yekea Liew took first place, with Lim May Meei and John Lai Teck Kee in second and third place, respectively.
Consolation prizes went to Phui Foh Kong, Ngoh Chee Keong, Lim Hui Ing, Lim May Meei, John Lister Chan Sze Chieh, John Lai Teck Kee, and Wee Eng Hua.
Meanwhile, the champion of the Harmonious Sarawak Short Video Creation was the team of Tan Tze Yung, Jeeridyne-Eve Chan Sue En, and Teo Chi Wei.
Hwong Lik Han was the first runner-up, followed by Alan Lee Pik Jin (second runner-up), John Lister Chan Sze Chieh (Excellence Award), and Chong Jen Na (Consolation Prize).
According to the Kuching Hockien Association, 1,050 entries were received across the two categories.
“A total of 47 people participated in the professional camera category, while the digital mobile phone category received 39 participants. The judges took two days to complete the review process,” the association said in a statement.
The judging panel selected the winning entries based on the theme of harmonious coexistence among Sarawakians, aiming to showcase celebration, harmony, and joy through creative expression.
“The Kuching Hockien Association Hong San Si took advantage of hosting this photography competition and short video creation competition to capture and record many beautiful and harmonious moments,” it added.
