Naju City Hosts the 6th Baekho Imje Children's Writing Contest

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Naju City in Jeollanam-do announced on the 22nd that it will hold the "6th Baekho Imje Children's Writing Contest," which will provide elementary school students with an opportunity to improve their literary creative skills.

The theme of this year's writing contest, now in its 6th edition, commemorates Baekho Imje, a mid-Joseon Dynasty poet and a renowned literary figure from Naju, and is "A Moment I Want to Remember."

Elementary students can submit written or illustrated works in any format based on the theme, such as their happiest memory, a moving event, or emotions they want to cherish even as adults.

The size should be a sketchbook or drawing paper of "4-cheolji" (approximately 38 x 54 cm), and various materials such as watercolor, crayons, and colored paper can be used.

Participation is open to all elementary school students from grades 1 to 6 nationwide, and works can be submitted by mail or in person to the Baekho Literature Museum by the 9th of next month.

The winners, including one grand prize winner, two excellence awardees, and ten merit awardees, will be announced on the 29th of next month after judging.

Certificates will be mailed to each school without a separate award ceremony to prevent COVID-19, and the winning works will be specially exhibited in the Baekho Literature Museum's planned exhibition hall in May.

A city official said, "We expect this contest to encourage healthy hobbies among elementary students and provide an opportunity to improve their literary creative abilities," adding, "We hope many will take interest and participate in this contest, which allows them to leave moments they want to remember for a lifetime as works and memories."

Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong bong2910@asiae.co.kr

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