Family values are deep-rooted in Azerbaijan, and have been passed down from generation to generation since time immemorial. Care of youngsters, and respect for the elderly are cherished traditions in our country.
The results have now been published of the Happy Leopard competition, which began on 3rd November as social awareness project by IDEA (International Dialogue for Environmental Action).
Nearly fifty children took part in the event, and sent their entries in to IDEA with photographs of themselves in leopard costumes, and dressed as other big cats.
The jury for the competition had to choose the most inspired and artistic photographs, in order to select the competition winners. The winners received valuable prizes from IDEA.
The idea behind the competition was to popularise leopards – one of the big cats which is native to the Caucasus region – and to inspire young people to become more involved in care for the biodiversity of our world.