The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) has launched the Kiribati Tourism Destination Song Competition 2021, an initiative targeted to invite local artists, musicians, and choir associations to compose an original song.
There are two song categories. One is for modern contemporary with a blend Kiribati Island beat or chant. The other one will be for a more traditional song using a serenading group or choir. The two songs must use a mix of both English and Kiribati language.
Song submissions will go through a thorough selection process by TAK and five best songs will be selected to go through the final selection by the judges. The winning composers for the two song categories will be invited to sing and showcase their winning song during the World Tourism Day on 27 September 2021.
TAK encourages submissions to highlight the unique features of Kiribati and must be 3 minutes or longer.
TAK Head of Marketing, Mrs. Sarah Reymond shares that this will be the first time for TAK to run such a destination marketing song competition and that it will be an important part to Kiribati’s tourism restart program.
All submissions are due at TAK Kiritimati or Tarawa by 20 September 2021.
