Join the U.S. Embassy Manila Sakay Na! Jeepney Photo Challenge
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The U.S. Embassy in Manila invites everyone to take part in their photo contest, the Sakay Na! Jeepney Photo Challenge.
The US Embassy in Manila says that interested participants can just submit their best original photos featuring Philippine Jeepneys to compete for a chance to win prizes.
“We see the Jeepney as a symbol of U.S.-Philippine friendship,” said U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Robin Diallo.
“The earliest Jeepneys were constructed from jeeps brought to the Philippines by the United States during World War II, but since that time, they have evolved in beautiful and creative ways.”
Jeepneys express the unique culture of the various regions of the Philippines, as they differ in style and design from place to place.
Given the historical connection of the Jeepney t...