Thanks to everyone who supported and sent in their snaps of Siem Reap! Our team received more than 1500 photos showcasing our beloved city's unique aspects, and we hope that together we were able to introduce Siem Reap's infinite charms to a broader audience.

THANK YOU EVERYONE!

The contest period has ended, and we are so grateful to everyone who shared their photos of Siem Reap! Our panel of judges will have a big challenge up ahead, assessing more than 1000 entries from all over the world. Thank you for showing big love for Siem Reap.

In the mean time you can still follow our official Instagram account: @welovesiemreap

#WELOVESIEMREAP

Don't miss the captivating photo exhibit at Rose Apple Square, running until October 8th! The exhibit is open daily from 9 AM to 7 PM, allowing you plenty of time to immerse yourself in the beauty and stories captured by talented photographers. Best of all, admission is free! We look forward to seeing you at the photo exhibit with your family and friends.

Meet us at Rose Apple Square!

CONTEST RULES

SUBMISSIONS

All submissions shall be done only through Instagram and must include one or more of the tags discussed below for consideration.

RULES

  • Contestants may submit unlimited entries.

  • Entries may be considered for up to 2 categories (excluding Grand Prize).

  • The “Best/Most Popular” category may include photos selected from other categories or may be unique in their own right.

  • The participating users’ profiles should be public. We are not able to see entries from private profiles.

  • Entries should be posted on Instagram from March 1 to May 31, 2023 only.

  • The post should mention @welovesiemreap in the post description, not in the comments.

  • Only photos posted on the Instagram feed will be considered. Posts on IG stories are not eligible.

  • Photos must be hashtagged! All posts should contain #welovesiemreap hashtag and at least 1 category hashtag.

CATEGORIES

  • Photos (with or without people) focusing on food and beverage finds in Siem Reap

    Category Tag: #welovesiemreapFOOD

  • Hotel, pools, shopping, dancing, craft activities, and other areas that highlight the amenities that make Siem Reap special.

    Category Tag: #welovesiemreapLIFE

  • It’s the people who truly make Siem Reap a wonderful place to visit. Met a local guide or tuk-tuk driver that made your day? Had a hotel receptionist that shared fabulous travel tips? Shared a conversation while buying a pineapple? Ask to take their photo! Let us know who they are.

    Category Tag: #welovesieamreapPEOPLE

  • Everyone knows Angkor Wat, but Siem Reap is also home to many contemporary architectural and design marvels. Can you find them? Can you show us what we have not seen? These can be homes or shops. It can be a building facade or an interior design detail. You can photograph something ancient, from the 1960s Khmer modern movement, or even super contemporary. Please mention the location so others can find it!

    Category Tag: #welovesiemreapARCHITECTURE

  • We know photo enthusiasts also love catching the action on the street - the sometimes surprising or sometimes mundane moments that make our world tick. Slow down, look around, and share your best shots with us!

    Category Tag: #welovesiemreapSTREETS

  • From the trees surrounding Angkor Wat to the restful moments along the riverside or colorful visits to the Botanical Garden, or bucolic rice fields, there are lots of green spaces that make Siem Reap special. Send in close-ups or landscapes, let us know what you find!

    Category Tag: #welovesiemreapGREEN

  • A Grand Prize winner will be selected from the best-of-the-best. Finalists of each category and additional photos handpicked by our team will be eligible for this top award.

HASHTAGS

All Photos

All submissions must have this tag to be considered eligible for the contest and any of the categories.

#welovesiemreap

Any photo with the above tag only will be considered for only the “best/most popular” category.

Category Entries

To qualify for any of the category contests, posts must contain at least 1 of the following tags and the main tag #welovesiemreap. Photos will only be considered for up to 2 categories. Contestants are encouraged to add additional tags to help share their photos with larger communities who may be interested in the subject matter.

Tags must be entered EXACTLY as follows (spelling counts).

  1. Food – #welovesiemreapFOOD

  2. Lifestyle - #welovesiemreapLIFE

  3. Siem Reap Portrait – #welovesieamreapPEOPLE

  4. Architecture Photo - #welovesiemreapARCHITECTURE

  5. Street Photo – #welovesiemreapSTREETS

  6. Nature Photo – #welovesiemreapGREEN

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judging and selection of “finals” will be done in two rounds. Both rounds will be assessed by the following criteria:

  • Does the photo match the criteria? This is a yes/no answer. Note that if it does not match the category criteria, the photo may still be considered for the “best of”.

  • Does the photo stand out as unique? Was it thought about? Is it taking a new view on things we already know? If it’s a portrait, do they capture the spirit of the subject?

  • Does the photo exhibit creative thought? Is the angle unique? Did the photographer try something different? Did they find something really unique in the city and discover a unique way to show it?

  • Does the photo stand out as truly Siem Reap? This does not mean putting a temple in the background. All photos will be considered but it’s best to ask yourself, could this photo be anywhere in the world or does something capture it as uniquely Siem Reap?

  • Yes, likes, reposts and other reactions on Instagram count too but they are not the only judgment criteria.

Finals Selection

Our team will select up to 15 photos for each category.

These will be selected by:

  • Judges’ Vote:  70%

  • Community Reaction:             40%

The WHSR team reserves the right to reduce the number of considered submissions based on the volume and quality of entries.

ELIGIBILITY

Photos must be taken within the calendar year 2023

We understand that you may have some great photos from your trip a few years ago, but we want to show off the Siem Reap of today. Any photos found not to be taken in 2023 will be disqualified.

JUDGES

  • reanthort

    REAN THORT

    Sopheak Chheng aka Rean Thort,
    Digital Creator, Influencer, and Founder of Rean Thort

  • hunchansan

    HUN CHANSAN

    Design Director, Re : Edge Architecture

  • martinaerne

    MARTIN AERNE

    Director, Aerne Architects & Associates

  • tytabut

    TYTAART

    Fine Art Photographer

  • corbetthix

    CORBETT HIX

    Creative & Community Director, ULS

  • natalylee

    NATALY LEE

    Creative Director, Photographer, Designer

  • philipkao

    PHILIP KAO

    President, Siem Reap Tourism Club

  • haotaing

    HAO TAING

    Founder, Local4Local
    2022 Forbes 30 Under 30, Social Impact Category

  • AntoineRaab

    Antoine Raab

    Photographer

  • BoraKem

    Bora Kem

    Investor and Entrepreneur

  • AtSotheavy

    Sotheavy At

    Founder - Think Plastic

  • SrumSoklim

    Soklim Srun

    Business Owner
    and Restaurateur

  • PingAn

    Ping An

    Entrepreneur
    and Content Creator

  • MardySuong

    Mardy Suong

    Photographer

  • TongHourOu

    Tong Hour "Key" Ou

    Entrepreneur, Educator
    and Singer

PRIZES

  • One (1) Grand Prize:

    Approximately US$1,000 gift card or equivalent

  • Six (6) 1st Prize in Each Category:

    Approximately $250 gift card or equivalent

  • Six (6) 2nd Prize in each Category:

    Approximately $150 gift card or equivalent

  • Six (6) 3rd Prize in each Category:

    Approximately $100 gift card or equivalent

  • Six (6) 4th-5th Prize in each Category:

    Honorable mention only (no cash) and your photo will be printed and displayed in the “We Love Siem Reap” Gallery at Rose Apple Square, Siem Reap with your name, home country, and IG handle.

Get your FREE We Love Siem Reap pins and bands!

Show your support for the campaign by wearing our limited edition enamel pin and wristbands. If you're in Siem Reap, you can go to either pick-up points:

ROSE APPLE SQUARE SALES BOOTH

BAKONG VILLAGE SHOWROOM

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