This is my India
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India Art contest at Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram saw young Indians paint their patriotism.
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Photo: B. Jothi Ramalingam
Celebration: Colours of India.
ow who is going to draw the Eiffel Tower or Kangaroos?” asked Sumitha Sundaram of the children who waited with their pencils and paint brushes poised over the pristine white painting sheets.
Enjoy yourself
Despite the drizzle on a lazy Sunday morning, around 1,500 kids took part in the India Art contest at the Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram, Kilapauk, recently. Quickly putting them right, she reiterated that they had to paint anything that came to their mind when they thought of India. And so the Taj Mahal, peacocks and national heroes appeared, in a variety of colours as the young of India gave vent to their patriotism through paint.
Aavishkaar India along with Children’s News Bank, ABN AMRO Bank, Aviva Life Insurance and Hindustan Uni lever, organised the contest to celebrate 60 years of Indian Independence. The children aged between seven and 13, (Stds. III to VIII), came in batches of three, from 30 schools in Chennai. The key word was “Enjoy” as the children were told again and again, that “this” was not a maths exam. The only stipulation was to see that they draw a horizontal picture. This had a reason, for each participant would receive a book with his/her painting and name on the title page.
Ethnic dances, birds, wildlife, rural scenes and lotus, vied with each other for attention. A pongal paanai, the theme of secularism, and bold sketches in charcoal stood out. Unique was the picture of the national flag, with the Mah
atma’s face taking the place of the Chakra. As the children filed out, each picture they handed over, emphasised their love for their country.
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