Photography communities across Asia gear up for best form at Canon PhotoMarathon 2017

Celebrating its 15th year since the first installment, Canon PhotoMarathon kicks off in Kuala Lumpur on 9 September and will take place across 16 cities over three months


SINGAPORE--(Marketwired - Sep 5, 2017) - Canon today announces the lineup of Canon PhotoMarathon 2017 competition dates across Asia before the first competition commences on 9 September 2017, 0700 hour at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This year, Canon celebrates 80 years of dedication to imaging solutions and competition intensity is simultaneously building up across the 16 Asian cities.

The region's largest, annual photo competition brings the community of photography enthusiasts closer together while challenging them to push their boundaries and showcase their city through their own perspectives, all under time pressure. This year, the event expands to China's mainland. In total, more than 22,000 photo enthusiasts from different communities are expected to showcase their photo masterpieces.

"Canon has been championing 'overall wellness' for many years, advocating a healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude towards life, and this project is a perfect interpretation of this philosophy. The Canon PhotoMarathon is a perfect combination of photography and sports. Participants will not only enjoy shooting, but also improve their health and help people to communicate more smoothly. For more than a decade, Canon PhotoMarathon has been gaining popularity in Asia, and it continues to attract more and more participants. This year also marks the Canon Group's 80th anniversary. As we launch this activity in 16 Asian cities, we hope to create happiness and delight to everyone," said Howard Ozawa, President of Canon Asia Marketing Group.

Apart from attractive category prizes, all the Best of Show winners from each competition will win an exclusive spot in the Canon PhotoMarathon Asia Championship held in 2018, which is valued at more than US$5,000. The Canon PhotoMarathon Asia Championship will see these winners from across Asia converge on an all-expense paid trip (destination to be advised next year) that promises awe-inspiring scenery for any photography buff. Apart from the chance to explore various facets of photography under the tutelage of a professional photographer, the event will also involve further theme challenges which will be a test of mettle to select the champion among winners.

The Endurance Race requiring more than Shutter Speed
Beyond a showcase of creativity, Canon PhotoMarathon heightens the excitement element through time pressure and endurance. Participants have to demonstrate a unique perspective in picture composition according to assigned themes within a short span of time. In true competition style, crossing the finish line entails composure to perform under time pressure and the tenacity to last a grueling full-day marathon.

15 years of Cultivating Photography Culture
Canon believes that photography has the powerful ability to transcend differences to convey touching everyday narratives. Inspired to bring communities even closer together through the cultivation of photography culture, the very first Canon PhotoMarathon was conceptualised in 2003, and the inaugural competition was held in Singapore.

Since then, photography culture has proliferated. In 15 years, the event has grown in geographic reach to become ever more inclusive, bringing together varied photography communities all under one roof.

The annual event now includes parallel competitions around the region including Brunei, Cambodia, China Mainland, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

Get set to go
After the first competition of 2017 kicks off in Kuala Lumpur, Canon PhotoMarathon will also take place in the following locations:

Date   Location
23 September   Singapore
8 October   Hong Kong
8 October   Danang, Vietnam
21 October   Manila, Philippines
21 October   Colombo, Sri Lanka
21 October   Taipei, Taiwan
29 October   Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
4 November   Mumbai, India
4 November   Jakarta, Indonesia
5 November   Hanoi, Vietnam
11 November   Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
12 November   Yogyakarta, Indonesia
18 November   Delhi, India
25 November   China Mainland (name of city to be advised)
26 November   Phnom Penh, Cambodia

To view the gallery of past winning images and for more information on Canon PhotoMarathon and the PhotoMarathon Asia Championship, please visit https://photomarathon.canon-asia.com/2017/regional/en

About Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Canon is a global leader in photographic and digital imaging solutions. Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd. is the headquarters for South & Southeast Asia driving sales, marketing and service strategies. Besides handling the domestic market, the company covers 22 other regions including subsidiaries in India, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The parent company Canon Inc. has a global network of close to 300 companies and employs close to 200,000 people worldwide. It is dedicated to the advancement in technology and innovation and commits more than 8% of its total revenue each year to R&D. Canon is consistently one of the top few companies to earn the most number of patents over the last 20 years. As a Fortune Global 500 company, Canon is guided by its kyosei philosophy that focuses on living and working together for the common good.

More information is available at www.canon.com.sg.

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