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The Twelfth is set to be in focus in a positive way over
the next few months.
The launch of the Orange Order's photo competition on the
Twelfth aims to attract public attention to the fun and the
colour of Northern Ireland's largest outdoor festival.
And when the Grand Master and willing helpers gathered at
Shaw's Bridge for a press launch for the event, there was
certainly plenty of attention from walkers and members of
the public.
Many of them expect to see Orangemen on July 12 at Shaw's
Bridge, but the sight of an Orange banner and Wor. Bro. Saulters
arriving at Edenderry so early raised a few eyebrows.
The Grand Master hopes that members of the public will join
with Orange brethren in entering the competition, which runs
until April 23. And he urged those with photos of the Twelfth
to enter them in the competition.
The event is being sponsored by the Ulster-Scots Agency and
the Community Relations Council, as well as individual sponsors
Victor Stewart Enterprises, S.D. Kells and Nelson Singleton
Solicitors. Prints with negatives should be entered and the
top photos will be produced as postcards, while an exhibition
of the best photographs will tour the province in the Autumn.
"The Twelfth is our biggest day of the year, watched
by tens of thousands of spectators, many of whom take photographs
of family or friends on parade," said David Hume, Director
of Services.
"This competition gives the opportunity to put the Twelfth
into the right focus, and we would encourage as many as possible
to enter."
Entry forms can be obtained from Schomberg House on 028 9070
1122.
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