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“Badhaka binda damamu” Art Competition 2024
A green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) was seen on the beach in Galle, Sri Lanka, on November 11, 2023. Galle is a city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It's known for Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. Stone sea walls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch, and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. Galle Lighthouse stands on the fort's southeast tip. (Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto), © NurPhoto
Join Our Art Competition: Breaking Boundaries for a Better Planet!
On October 3rd every year, we celebrate Germany’s National Day commemorating the fall of the Berlin Wall and the power of unity. This year, we're inviting secondary school students to express their creativity and commitment to our planet in our special Art Competition!
In 1989, the Berlin Wall which devided East and West Germany, was torn down in a peaceful revolution. For the German people, it symbolizes the overcoming of boundaries, the spirit of unity and power of joining hands for a better society.
Today, as a global society, we face new challenges that demand collective action—the consequences of climate change. How can we overcome together the walls that threaten our planet? What is holding us back from transitioning into a greener future?
School students in the age group of 14-18 years are welcome to participate in the competition and showcase their talent! The idea is that arts have the power to advance our critical thinking and inspire us to creative solutions “out of the box”.
Theme: Breaking Boundaries for a Better Planet
Deadline: 17th of September 2024
Prizes:The three best submitted artworks will be displayed at our German National Day event and the winners will receive cash prizes and be able to attend the German National Day celebration here in Colombo.
How to Participate:
1) Create an original artwork that represents the theme. Your artwork could be a sculpture, a painting, a photo or a video.
Please note that your artwork should not exceed the following dimensions:
- 150cm x 150cm
- max. 10 kilograms
2) Fill in the participation form and, submit it together with photos or a video not exceeding 5MB in total to
ku-10@colo.diplo.de by 17th September to participate.
Important: Do not send us your original Artwork yet, we will notify the shortlisted candidates.
Let your creativity shine and be part of a meaningful celebration that bridges cultures and raises awareness for a sustainable future.
We also invite you to share your artwork pictures on social media using the hashtag #badhakabindadamamu