PTI Santosh's photo exhibition concludes
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 05 2014:
"Manipur through Ph Santosh's Lens", a five day-long photo exhibition showcasing the works of PTI photo journalist Ph.
Santosh concluded at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound here today.
The closing function was attended by Bijoy Koijam, President of Manipur Olympic Association and A.Mobi, President Editors' Guild Manipur as chief guest and president respectively.
Speaking on the function, Bijoy said people look down at photography and photo journalists as secondary career and parents or guardians never encourage their children to pursue the profession as first career option.
However, photographers and photo journalists are very important in the developmental process of any human society.
Appreciating the role played by photographers and photo journalists, he went on to say that people in this profession risked their lives to highlight issues of society to the people.
During the closing function, prizes for the spot essay competition held on 3rd February 2014 as part of the photo exhibition were also distributed to the winners apart from presenting mementos to media partners of the event and other donors.
A lucky draw was also held for the visitors who have bought entry tickets to the exhibition and ticket no.2392 won the draw.