Dilmah’s sustainability arm, Dilmah Conservation, is pleased to introduce Sri Lanka’s first-ever Butterfly Competition- an exciting initiative to foster awareness and appreciation for these delicate pollinators.
Why a butterfly photography competition?
Since October 2011, we have nurtured Sri Lanka’s first urban open-air butterfly garden in the heart of Moratuwa – an urban sanctuary where butterflies and several other pollinators thrive. To date, this haven has recorded 61 of the 248 butterfly species found in Sri Lanka, and serves as a model for Dilmah Conservation to conduct education and awareness programmes about butterflies.
Now, with a newly revamped space set to reopen in a month, we’re celebrating the occasion with a competition that invites nature lovers to capture the beauty of Sri Lanka’s butterflies through photography.
Who Can Join?
Anyone can participate, whether you’re a resident or not! The only rule? Your photograph must feature a butterfly species found in Sri Lanka.
This competition offers two exciting themes:
📸 Theme 01 – “Captured Worth”
A photograph that not only showcases the beauty of butterflies but also highlights their ecological importance. This category aims to raise awareness of the need to protect these vital creatures and their habitats.
📸 Theme 02 – “Beyond the Image: Stories Unfolded”
A thought-provoking image that goes beyond aesthetics, capturing emotions, moments, or narratives that draw the audience in making them want to know more.
It’s more than just a competition, it’s a celebration of biodiversity, a tribute to the vital role butterflies play in our ecosystems, and a chance to showcase their beauty through great photography.
Excited to participate? Click here for details | submit here
Looking forward to visiting our butterfly garden in Moratuwa? Stay tuned for reopening dates!
