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Anegada Lobster Festival Art Competition: Winner Announcement Set for Noon Today
The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission will announce the winner of this year’s Anegada Lobster Festival Art Competition today September 27. This annual event, a staple in the lead-up to the beloved Anegada Lobster Festival, has drawn the creative talents of young artists from across the British Virgin Islands, each competing to have their artwork featured in the festival’s official flapbook.
With this year’s theme—”Lobster, Sun & Anegada Fun”—entrants between the ages of 7 and 12 were tasked with bringing the vibrant culture of Anegada and its famous spiny lobster to life on paper. The young artists were challenged to capture the spirit of the island, combining its sun-soaked shores with the iconic lobster, a key symbol of the festival.
The stakes are high, with FLAP-tastic prizes lined up for the winners:
Grand Prize: A getaway to St. Maarten with two round-trip flights courtesy of Winair.
Second Prize: A round-trip ferry ticket for two to the Anegada Lobster Festival, complete with a delicious lunch.
Third Prize: A gift certificate for two for an Arts and Craft Adventure at Create BVI.
Fifth Prize: A guided hike for two with Hike BVI, perfect for nature lovers.
Seventh Prize: A culinary experience for two with Rotiman’s Johnny Cake, where winners can learn the art of making the island delicacy.
The festival organisers are thrilled to see the community’s response, especially from the island’s youth. “It’s not just about the lobster; it’s about celebrating Anegada and our BVI culture through art and creativity. This competition allows kids to play a big part in that celebration,” the organisers said.
Submissions for the contest closed on Monday, September 23rd, and the judges have been hard at work evaluating the entries. Winners will be revealed later today, marking the start of the excitement for the upcoming Anegada Lobster Festival—a cornerstone event in the BVI’s cultural calendar.
For those eager to see the results, the BVI Tourist Board will announce the winners at noon. Keep an eye out for the next young BVI artist whose artwork will be immortalised in this year’s festival flapbook!
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