Lahore Art Competition
Pak Oman Investment Company’s
internal Corporate Social Responsibility unit ‘Friends
of Life’ recently organized an Inter-School Art
Competition for young children from over 25 schools
in Lahore to resounding success. Sponsored jointly by
Admore Gas Private Limited and Allied Engineering Private
Limited, this event was organized in line with ‘Friends
of Life’s mission to encourage social interaction
and healthy competition amongst children and youth.
An official prize-giving ceremony was
held at a local hotel and winners in various categories
as well as their respective parents and school principals
were invited to attend. This ceremony was covered by
major news channels including Hum TV and Aaj TV. Eminent
artist and Friday Times cartoonist Mr.Sabir Nazar, who
at an earlier date had selected the winning entries,
presided over the event along with premier singer and
performer Mr. Abrar-ul-Haq and prominent educationist
Mr. Nayyar Ali Shah.
Addressing the gathering the panel
of guests commended Pak Oman’s initiative in establishing
an independent committee like ‘Friends-of-Life’
and moreover expressed great appreciation for the provision
of creative opportunities for children. This, they stated
would go a long way in instilling in them a sense of
responsibility for the society that they are a part
of.
Children between the ages of 8 and
12 from different schools submitted entries based on
topics like ‘Me, Myself and I’, ‘The
World We Live In’ and ‘My Favorite Person’.
There were over 300 entries, with Convent of Jesus and
Mary and City School taking first prize in each of two
categories.
The winners were awarded special prizes,
while all other contributing schools as well as children
were given plaques and certificates.
This was the second event in a series of such events
planned by ‘Friends of Life’; a similar
competition, presided over by well know TV personality,
artist and thespian Mr. Anwar Maqsood was held earlier
this year in Karachi.
Mr. Abrar
ul Haq with the participants of the Friends of
Life
Inter School Art Competition |
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The organizers
of the Inter School Art Competition with the
Chief Guests |
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