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Opening Ceremony<\/h1>\n

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CC Palethe<\/h2>\n

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Sunday 8 June 2025<\/em><\/h4>\n

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Zinnezaal at CC Palethe<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Jeugdlaan 2<\/p>\n

GPS 51.211239\u00b0 NB 5.428118\u00b0 OL
Sunday 8 June
10.30 am<\/p>\n

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Opening Ceremony<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Sunday 8 June 2025, was the official opening day of the 5th edition of Lens op de Mens – Photo Festival Pelt.<\/p>\n

We warmly welcomed all photographers, contributors, volunteers, jury members, sponsors and partners to CC Palethe.<\/p>\n

The presentation was in the hands of Carmen van den Akker.<\/p>\n

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\"\u00a9One of the most influential and important photographic artists of the 21st century, Roger Ballen\u2019s photographs span over forty years. \u00a0His strange and extreme works confront the viewer and challenge them to come with him on a journey into their own minds as he explores the deeper recesses of his own.<\/p>\n

More about Roger Ballen…<\/a><\/p>\n

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Presentation of the Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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During this festive opening ceremony, the coveted Awards of Lens op de Mens 2025 were presented. This unforgettable moment was led by our festival president Carine Van Gerven, together with competition jury president Johan Brouwers.<\/p>\n

More on the Winners 2025<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

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Stijn Meuris<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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To conclude the awards ceremony, Stijn Meuris draged us into a captivating story. In his characteristic style, he gave a quirky take on one of the winning photos of Lens op de Mens 2025 and revealed the stories behind the image.<\/p>\n

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Johan Thaens<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The musical accompaniment to this festive occasion was passionately provided by Johan Thaens. He brought his unique musical vision to life, inspired by some of the winning pictures.<\/p>\n

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Guest photographers present at their exhibitions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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On Sunday 8 June between 2pm and 4pm, some guest photographers will be happy to welcome you to their exhibits.<\/p>\n

B-Block – POI 1B:<\/strong> Koen Suidgeest, Cecilie Hatl\u00f8y, Jacques Plouvier
Exhibition container on the right next to the church – POI 07:<\/strong> Tinne Vansand and some of the visually impaired and blind photographers.<\/p>\n

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