Prize Distribution Ceremony of 7th Korea – India Friendship Essay & Painting Competition

by Shrutee K/DNS

The Prize Distribution Ceremony of these two annual events of Korean Cultural Centre was held on 4^th October at Korean Cultural Centre in New Delhi. It was graced by H.E. Mr. Shin Bongkil, Ambassador of Republic of Korea as the chief guest. The top seven winners among the senior group got a free trip each to Korea for 6 Days and 5 Nights. Rest of the 74 winners get total cash prize of Rupees One Lakh Ninety-Four thousand (Rs. 1,94,000) and trophies. The top winners will be visiting Korea from 5^th to 10^th October, 2019.

Unique and unprecedented projects, the Korea-India Friendship Essay and Painting Competitions succeeded in bringing out heart-touching expressions in the form of essays from the Indian students. Some wrote emotionally, some drew beautiful images, some used poetry, but surely all poured their hearts out.

Winners visited Korean Cultural Centre India located at Lajpat Nagar, Delhi from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Kerala, Jharkhand, Punjab, Assam, and many other parts of India. “The increasing number of the participants and their passions evident in the essays and paintings show that these events encourage and nourish the mutual understanding of two countries and future of the bilateral relationship”, says Mr. Kim Kum-pyoung, Director, Korean Cultural Centre India.

7th Korea – India Friendship Essay Competition

32,054 Participants, 628 Schools, 28 states and 9 union territories – knowledge and interest about South Korea spread far and wide, all across India. Tens of Thousands of Indian students were exposed towards the culture, history and tourist attractions of Republic of Korea through this essay competition.

It is India’s largest ever Essay Competition for School Students on international topics, organized by Korean Cultural Centre India. This annual competition was organized seventh time in a row. The number of the participants was around 4,000 in the first edition, but it had increased to 28,000 last year. This year, the competition witnessed more than 32,000 students eagerly showing their love for Korea.

The Essay Competition had different topics and prizes for Senior and Junior Groups.

Junior Group consisted of classes 6 to 9 and its Topic was

“My favourite South Korean Person”

19,313 Students participated in Junior Group.

Senior Group consisted of classes 10 to 12 and its Topic was

“South Korea- my favorite destination”

12,741 Students participated in Senior Group.

Students from all 28 states and 9 union territories of India participated in this competition making this a true All India Contest.

2nd Korea – India Friendship Painting Competition

28,523 Participants, 329 Schools, 28 states and 9 union territories – paintings from so many participants showed the interest of Indian students in South Korea. It is India’s largest ever Painting Competition for School Students on international topics, organized by Korean Cultural Centre India. This competition was organized for the second time.

The Painting Competition had three different topics for Senior and Junior Groups. The topics were:

South Korea - As I see it

Legendary Indian Princess Huh Hwang-Ok to Korea

Korea and India's Independence Movement

Junior Group consisted of classes 7 and below. 18,398 Students participated in Junior Group.

Senior Group consisted of classes 8 to 12. 10,125 Students participated in Senior Group.

Students from all 28 states and 9 union territories of India participated in this competition making this a true All India Contest.