European Union Promotes ‘Art For Peace’ Among Children In Sr…

(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)

The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Sri Lanka and the Maldives lately concluded an on the internet children’s artwork competitiveness titled ‘Art for Peace’ as aspect of the celebrations of the Europe Working day. An award ceremony was held on 2 June at the EU Delegation premises to accept and understand the younger winning artists. This interactive activity was aimed at engaging with as lots of children as probable and to allow them showcase their talent, even though at the exact time increasing consciousness about the EU and present how artwork can bring men and women jointly close to the topic of peace.

EU Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Denis Chaibi, said“Europe Day, held on 9 Might just about every yr, is a celebration of peace and unity. This year, it experienced a specific importance. With war at the doorstep of Europe and with a deep economic crisis in Sri Lanka, peace and prosperity are at stake. In that context, we invited children from Sri Lanka and the Maldives to express on their own and demonstrate us how they see peace by art.”

The competition was held on the internet for little ones in three age groups: 6-8 years 9-11 a long time 12-15 many years. Contestants were being provided the possibility to submit a person entry of initial, unassisted, hand-drawn artwork, created with out using digital resources. The contest generated a ton of desire and more than 750 entries of inspiring artworks ended up obtained during the month of April from youngsters throughout Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

The winners of the Artwork for Peace level of competition are Sithula Nimtharu Delpa Godage from Athurugiriya (8 decades), Sarasija Nimhari Thenuwara from Maharagama (9 several years) and R. A. Ranumi Limansa from Battaramulla (15 a long time).

A few winners have been selected from the list of 30 participants who have been shortlisted from every of the a few age groups. The exhibition of all shortlisted artworks is prepared for afterwards this yr.

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