Roche Diagnostics holds its third annual virtual photography exhibition titled, CULTURE LENS.  

The theme of this year’s show is cultural roots, and we’re looking for images of the people, places, events, and traditions that have shaped you throughout your life. 

Icons like the Golden Gate Bridge and spaces like a hometown square, public park, or corner coffee house, and events like an agricultural fair, holiday parade, theater performance or sports game have helped to express cultural heritage for decades and often take us back to our roots.

​These places are woven into our human stories and experiences. Our memories also identify with objects such as our family’s old classic car, a hand-me-down hat or a recipe shared from generation to generation. 
Find a way to make your photo about a person, place or object that connects to your roots.  Along with the photo submission, please share a bit about the image that may help viewers understand a bit more about your specific cultural connections.

The show will be divided into categories:

• People: Perhaps a photograph honoring someone who raised us, shaped us, made a difference throughout our lives.
• Traditions: E.g. Where did we eat, gather together, celebrate or worship? What do some of those traditions look like?
• Place: Consider showcasing your city or country home, current or past neighborhood, region, country or share a place that is special to you.
• Objects: Share items that hold special meaning to you like a ring passed for generation to generation, or a meal you make every year that reminds you of your childhood.

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View each of the online galleries below!