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Top sculptors crowned at annual Parksville Beach Festival
PARKSVILLE — There was no theme, no restrictions and no shortage of talent on display as sandy masterpieces came to life.
The annual Parksville Beach Festival Sand Sculpting Competition wrapped Sunday, July 14 with sculptors completing their four days in the sun building sand-made masterpieces.
Solo category winner Manuel Campos, from Colombia, earned top prize for his entry The Guardian of Light which played on light and shadow.
“To me, ravens embody the balance…between light and shadow. The raven is a symbol of mystery and transportation, raising from the head of a strong female figure. In life, the balance is not about darkness but finding our light and letting it shine intensely.”