Manama, Nov.15 (BNA): A photo contest aimed at promoting cultural tourism in Bahrain has been launched. The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) unveiled the Cultural Tourism Passport Photo Expo, which will run until November 30. Holders of Cultural Tourism Passports can take photos of themselves as they explore 21 selected sites across Bahrain and forward them on email: socialmedia@culture.gov.bh. Two winners will be announced each Thursday, until November 30, by a BACA committee among the participants and presented with valuable prizes. Their photos will also be posted on BACA social media websites.

The 21 sites are the Bahrain National Museum, Bu Maher Fort and Visitor Centre, Bahrain National Theatre, Bahrain Fort, Bahrain Fort Site Museum, Riffa Fort, the Tree of Life and Visitor Centre, Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Centre for Culture and Research, Bab Al Bahrain and Visitor Centre, Al Hedaya Al-Khalifia School, Oil Museum, Bait Al Quran, Mohammed bin Fares Hall, Al Qaysariya Suq, Ibrahim Al Arrayed House of Poetry, Khalaf House, Al Fateh Mosque, Khamis Mosque, Barbar Temple, Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa House and Bin Matar House.

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BNA 1852 GMT 2015/11/15