Peruvian embassy holds contest

JAKARTA (JP): A painting contest, themed "Peru in My Imagination", is currently being held by the Peruvian Embassy in Jakarta in collaboration with the Women's International Club and the Indonesian National Commission of UNESCO.

A Rp 2 million (US$909.09) cash prize and the Lord of Sipan Golden Medal will be awarded to the winner, along with a round trip ticket to Peru.

Entries must be submitted to the Peruvian Embassy before Nov. 15, 1995. Paintings submitted are regarded as donations for subsequent exhibition and sale, with the proceeds going to needy children.

Peruvian Ambassador Elard Escala said yesterday he was inspired to organize the competition when he saw the unique similarity between designs in the pre-Inca culture in Peru and the North Sumatra Batak's ulos (traditional cloth worn covering the shoulder). (mds)