Painting contest at Ciputra Mall

Painting contest at Ciputra Mall

JAKARTA (JP): About 1,500 orphans are expected to take part in
a painting competition on a 1,500-meter canvas at Ciputra Hotel
and Mall in West Jakarta on Dec. 6.

Harti Hadisoemo, spokesperson of the hotel, said the
competition, held jointly with Radio Sonora, Fantasi Tabloid and
Faber Castell, was expected to be recorded as the longest
children's painting at the Indonesian Museum of Records.

The contest will be held under the theme of "Me and my mother"
in recognition of Women's Day, Harti said. Women's Day falls on
Dec. 22.

The committee has provided prizes worth Rp 15 million to be
given to 20 winners from two age classifications: between six and
nine years old and between nine and 12 years old.

Those wishing to enter the contest will be charged Rp 20,000
each, which includes payment to Faber Castell, 12 Aquarell
coloring pencils and snacks.

"Ten percent of the registration funds will be given to
children at orphanages," Harti said. (hhr)