Painting, writing contests on APEC<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): An exhibition of children's works will enliven
\nthe surroundings of this month's APEC Economic Leaders Meeting.<\/p>\n
The painting and letter and poetry writing contests are open
\nto elementary school students who want to express their ideas to
\nthe 18 heads of state attending the Asia-Pacific Economic
\nCooperation summit meetings, scheduled to take place in Jakarta
\nand Bogor this month.<\/p>\n
The theme of the contest, held in cooperation with the Merah &
\nPutih (Red & White) Culture Art Foundation, is \"Indonesian
\nChildren Love Peace.\"<\/p>\n
All entries are expected to be submitted no later than Nov. 3
\n(today).<\/p>\n
\"We are organizing these contests for children because it is
\nthey who will later follow up the policies taken by APEC
\nleaders,\" Lily Rosilawaty, a member of the committee, told The
\nJakarta Post yesterday.<\/p>\n
She said that only 100 of some 300 elementary schools in the
\ncity were informed about the contests as the committee did not
\nhave time to pass the information on to all schools.<\/p>\n
The decision to stage the contests apparently came late as the
\ncirculars passed on to schools are dated Oct. 19.<\/p>\n
The winners will be announced on Nov. 7 and the prizes
\npresented two days later, Lily said.<\/p>\n
The winner of the painting contest will receive a cash prize
\nof Rp 1 million (approximately US$480) and Rp 500,000 (US$241)
\nfor the letter and poetry writing section.<\/p>\n
Winning works will be put on display during the APEC (Asia
\nPacific Economic Cooperation) meeting.(sim)<\/p>",
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