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Members of a local art academy  pose behind their teacher's masterpiece.
The winning team accepts accolades from the crowd and their prize of one million won.
Craig, the GM of the Westin Chosun presents one of several door prizes given out.
Contestants gather together and look on as prizes are announced.
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After the ceremonies, an unusual tug-of-war took place. Instead of a long rope, a small towel was used and teammates held each other around the waist. The first towel was shredded by the force but a stronger one was found and after several rounds the contest moved into the waters where it soon dissolved into a splashing beach bash.
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As the afternoon wound down, some exhausted participants rested while shovels and other utensils were packed away for next years contest. 
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This young contestant won a 3 night stay at the Chosun Beach Hotel. Rumor has it that the prize was passed on to a lucky teacher.