IKAPI to hold expo, essay competition

JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Publishers Association (IKAPI) will highlight its Sept. 11 to Sept. 19 book exhibitiom with an essay competition for young people with the theme "Cultural Diversity in Indonesia".

The event will be held at the indoor badminton court of the Senayan sports complex in Central Jakarta.

The writing competition is divided into two different age categories: those aged 16 to 20 years old and individuals between 21 and 25 years of age.

For individuals in the first category, the maximum length of the essay is 10 pages, while in the second group the limit is 15 pages.

Those interested in participating in the competition can submit or mail their essays to the committee office on Jl. Mustika Jaya No. 9, Rawamangun, East Jakarta, by Aug. 14 at the latest.

For further information, interested young writers can call (021) 478 62881 or fax (021) 4712323.

Trophies and cash prizes ranging between Rp 1 million to Rp 300,000 are waiting for the winners. Several of the best essays will be published in a book. (edt)