Gangnam-gu, Children's Essay and Drawing Contest to Overcome COVID-19

By April 6, for daycare, kindergarten enrollees, and elementary students... Awardees to receive District Mayor's Award

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jung Soon-gyun) is holding the "Children's Writing and Drawing Contest" until April 6th to relieve the fatigue of children who are exhausted due to the prolonged COVID-19 situation.

Now in its 31st year, the writing and drawing contest was originally scheduled to be held during Children's Week in May but has been replaced by a contest due to consecutive daycare and school closures.

The participants are children enrolled in daycare centers, kindergartens, or elementary schools (including special schools) residing in the district. The categories are essay and drawing, and the themes will be sent individually via text message to applicants.

Those interested can apply through the Gangnam-gu Office website or by mail, and submit their works by mail between April 6th and 17th. The works will be judged by the Gangnam Writers' Association and the Gangnam Art Association, and winners will be awarded the District Mayor's Prize.

The results of the judging will be announced on May 13th through the website.

Oh Sun-mi, Director of the Women and Family Division, said, "Although this is a difficult time due to COVID-19, we hope to provide vitality and an opportunity for children to demonstrate fresh creativity through writing and drawing activities that they can participate in at home," and added, "We ask for much interest and participation in this contest."

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