This category encompasses photographs that depict the identity, spirituality, way of life, and creative expressions of different nations, communities, or social groups.

Focus: Judging emphasizes the photographer's ability to visually represent both cultural heritage and contemporary cultural life. This includes tangible culture (historical monuments, architecture, archaeological sites, artworks) and intangible culture (theater, street performances, religious and folk rituals, literary events, live painting, as well as subcultures and daily habits that define a society).

Style and Settings: Documentary, photojournalistic, as well as highly aesthetic and creative approaches (studio or environmental settings) are all permitted. Entries can be in color or monochrome.

Not Allowed: Images of pure natural landscapes devoid of any human or cultural context. Incorporating third-party graphics or images generated entirely by Artificial Intelligence (AI) is strictly prohibited.