We are thrilled to reveal the results of the Visual Essay Competition, “Which Road for Southeast Asia?” organized by SEA Junction in collaboration with the John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK) Foundation of Thailand, commemorating the 56th Anniversary of ASEAN Establishment.
In the visual essay category, submissions were received from Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Thailand. Following a thorough review, we are delighted to announce the prize winners as listed below. Please note that there are two first prizes, and as a result, there is no second prize. Both first prize winners will receive a USD 750 cash prize, and the third prize is USD 250. All winning entries will be published on our special initiative page on the website.
In addition to the promised three prizes, we have decided to award Honorable Mentions to four visual essays. While these entries may not fully align with the overall theme or sufficiently address the competition theme, they convey compelling stories that, even if local, are relevant for the future of the region. Honorable Mentions will receive a USD 50 cash prize and will be published on our website under the “Glimpses of Southeast Asia” section.
Stay tuned for the publication and check out the list below for the winners and other prize recipients. The announcement for the written essay awards will follow at a later date and we apologize for the delay due to the overwhelming number of submissions.
First Prizes:
- “Threads of Resilience” by John Niño M. Ugdang
- “The Image of Southeast Asia’s Progressive Future” by Prince Loyd C. Besorio
Third Prize:
- “People’s Solitude through Art, Music, and Dialogue” by Kyaw Lin
Honorable Mentions:
- “Myanmar Coup Refugees” by Hendra Eka
- “Living the Malindo Ways: The Mobility of Hopes and the Ghost of Development” by Yuniardo Muhammed Alvarres
- “Resilience in a Cup: Indonesian Coffee Smallholders Navigating Climate Change and Economic Challenges” by Evi Mariana
- “Homes and Community-based Tourism: A Vision for the Future” by Chanatporn Limprapoowiwattana
For more information or inquiries, please contact us at info@seajunction.org or via our social media channels.
Organizer:
SEA Junction, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA), aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions- from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK, BTS National Stadium), SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org, join the Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440 and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @seajunction
In collaboration with:
The JFK Foundation in Thailand was founded by H.E. Dr. Thanat Khoman, the former Ambassador to the United States, with the purpose of commemorating President Kennedy’s principles.
