 Colorful local art and crafts. |
Cozumel's municipal government announced a new competition called "Magic Hands of the Caribbean" on Monday.
Open to all local artisans and craftspeople, it aims to stimulate creativity and give a boost to popular art and crafts on the island. |
Arquímedes Hernández Villanueva, the island's Deputy Director for Sustainable Development, said entries should follow the theme "Cozumel and her natural resources".
The island's artisans can submit work in a wide range of categories, including fabrics, embroidery, wood, stone, shell and other marine materials.
The winner of each category will receive a cash prize of $555 and runners up $370 each.
The closing date for entries is November 30, 2007.
