WINNERS

Joaquim

  • Photographer
    Celia Campos, Spain
  • Prize
    Honorable Mention

Joaquim, a teenager from the Humbi ethnic group living near the Cunene River in southern Angola, participates in a renowned coming-of-age ritual. This ceremony marks a boy’s transition to adulthood. The veil, as in many traditions, plays with the concept of visibility, symbolizing what is seen and what is hidden. Adorned with a veil and necklaces, Joaquim is now recognized as ready to seek a wife, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Humbi people.