Kala(Art) Kuwait NIRAM 2017 Prize Distribution eremony

Kala(Art) Kuwait ‘NIRAM 2017’ Children’s Day painting competition in Association with “AMERICAN TOURISTER has concluded with the prize distribution to all winners at a colorful ceremonial function held at Al Jawhart Al Salh School (Girls), Riggae on Friday, 22nd December 2017. The program was witnessed by community leaders, business personalities, school principals, art teachers and media representatives. The Painting competition was held on the occasion of the birthday of late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of Independent India.

Mathew Varghese, General Manager, Bahrain Exchange Co Kuwait inaugurated the function and appreciated all winners for their fabulous painting works, which were displayed at the entrance. Mathew appreciated the organizers for conducting such programs. The spectacular evening started with the National Anthem of Kuwait followed by that of India. The welcome speech was addressed by Sunil Kumar General Secretary, Kala (Art) Kuwait. Organization President Samkutty Thomas chaired the function.

Blood Donors Kerala, Kuwait Chapter were honored with a memento on the occasion and the panel of judges, Artist Shammy John and Artist Sunil Kulanada also were honored by Kala (Art) Kuwait. Kala (Art) Kuwait presented mementos to Bhavitha Bright and Jeeves Erinjery for their tremendous support in compeering the event.

The Judges adjudged unanimously the overall champion ship 1st Position to IES-Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Abbasiya; 2nd Position to United Indian School, Abbassiya, and 3rd Position Fahaheel Al Watanieh Indian Private School. It is noteworthy that a total of 2325 students from 21 Indian schools in Kuwait have participated in the competition classified into 5 groups and the prizes were distributed among five 1st Prizes in to each group, eight 2nd Prizes, ten 3rd prizes, 60 Merit Prizes and 191 consolation prizes (Total 274 Prizes). The first place winners of each group received a Gold coin & Gold medal; second place winner got a silver medal and third place winner got a bronze medal apart from memento, certificate, American Tourister sponsored bag and Badr AlSamaa provided Medical Privilege Card.