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12th
“Este es mi México”
Children’s
Drawing Contest
The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Institute
for Mexicans Abroad, invite children who identify themselves
with Mexico and whose age is between 7 and 11 years old,
living abroad, to participate in the
12th “Este es mi México” Children’s
Drawing Contest
The purpose of the contest is to motivate children from all
over the world to express what Mexico means to them: its
history, culture, landscapes, people, and holidays.
What do you remember about Mexico? What have your parents,
grandparents or friends told you about our country? What do
you know about our national heroes? How do you perceive the
colors, aromas, and tastes of Mexico? How are these perceived
in the country you live in? You have so much to tell us
through your drawings!
For further information, please visit our web page
www.ime.gob.mx or contact the nearest Mexican Embassy or
Consulate.
Look for the contest guidelines and participate!
CONTEST GUIDELINES
1. Children
between 7 and 11 years old, related to Mexico, from all over
the world, may participate;
2. Draw
or paint on a square cardboard or paper (30x 30cms /12x12”)
using brushes, pencils, acrylics, water paints, crayons, or
any other technique you wish;
3. Show in your drawing whatever your imagination says about
Mexico: what you know about the country, what you remember,
what you are proud of as Mexican, why you love Mexico, what
you know about its heroes, culture, art, architecture… there
is a lot to paint about!
4. Sign and date your drawing. You must write on the back of
your drawing your complete name, age, address, home phone
number, e-mail, school name, place of birth, and your parents’
place of birth. To make it easier for you, just fill out the
attached form. Don’t forget that all the information is
important and you could be disqualified if you leave something
out.
5. Name your drawing and write a little description of what
you intended to express with it.
6. Send your drawing directly or through your school, to the
Mexican Embassy or Consulate nearest you, between
April 28th and
June 30, 2008.
7. A jury composed of specialists in children’s art and
expression will choose the best 15 drawings.
8. The winners will be announced on
August 12, 2008
by the Mexican Consulates and Embassies and through our web
page:
www.ime.gob.mx
9. Winners may choose one of the following prizes: a laptop, a
digital camera, or a drawing kit with a set of books. The
prize will not exceed the equivalent of $1,500 USD.
10.
All participants will receive a diploma and will be eligible
to be part of a commemorative exhibit that will travel through
various countries around the world or to compose the Calendar
2009.
11. Copied or traced drawings will not be taken in
consideration. Drawings done with the help of an adult will
not be accepted in the contest. Drawings left unfinished, with
missing information, or exceeding the measures indicated above
will also be disqualified.
12. Copyrights of the drawings will be ceded to the Institute
for Mexicans Abroad, which will use them for promotional
purposes.
13. Any other situation not contemplated in these guidelines
will be resolved by the Institute for Mexicans Abroad.
Registration Form
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