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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017 ‘Colours of Australia’ art competition decorates Crowne Plaza with students’ art By Faten Omar T he Australian Embassy, in cooperation with Kuwait Times, held an award ceremony for the “Colours of Australia” art competition on Tuesday at Crowne Plaza Hotel. “More than 6,500 students of both genders participated by drawing expressive pieces about Australia, its civilization, heritage and colors that were magnificent and beautiful, making it tough for the officiating committee to make a fair and just decision to decide the winner,” said Adnan Saad, Kuwait Times Deputy General Manager. Saad noted that the goal behind the contest is to have students reflect their feelings and knowledge about the landmarks and colors Australia enjoys in the form of its beautiful nature and civilized heritage mixed with its culture. Animals, birds, forests and the beauty of its coasts, cuisine and fruits were expressed in the drawings of Kuwait’s students in water, oil and acrylic colors. Warren Hauck, Australian Ambassador to Kuwait, said the “Colours of Australia” idea was about finding a theme that captures the land, animals and people of Australia. “We wanted the theme to give people some idea of the diversity within Australia. It is something that we are extremely proud of. Australia’s diversity and its openness to cultures and people is its real strength. I’m pleased that students had the chance to explore some of these themes in their drawings.” The representatives of VIVA, Hessa Alsabe, Dr Osama Al-Jamal from ACK, and Antion Fluty General Manager of Crowne Plaza “Al-Thuraya City” opened the student art competition image gallery. “Colours of Australia through student’s eyes,” a film prepared by Sherif Ismail, Kuwait Times Art Director, was screened, and Hai Wei Li, a Chinese boy and a multi- instrumentalist, sang a Kuwaiti song that stunned the audience. Abd Al-Kareem Al-Enizi, Svetlana Arndt and Eleanor Hale were the jury members, who are professional artists selected from the Kuwait Arts Association, who chose the top 10 winners in each age group. Ambassador Hauck and Editor-in- Chief of Kuwait Times Abd Al-Rahman Al-Alyan concluded the event by distributing certificates of appreciation to the principals and art teachers of various schools that participated in the competition. Awards and prizes were distributed to the winners by the VIP guests and sponsors as part of the closing ceremony. The competition was sponsored by VIVA and Australian Collage of Kuwait (ACK) and was hosted by Crowne Plaza Hotel “Al-Thuraya City”. Kuwait Times will publish for two consecutive days the rest of the categories. (From left) Adnan Saad, Deputy General Manager, Abd Al-Rahman Al-Alyan, Kuwait Times Editor-in-Chief, Eleanor Hale, one of the jury members, Svetlana Arndt, one of the jury members, Dr Osama Al-Jamal, ACK, Warren Hauck, Australian Ambassador to Kuwait, Hasa Alsabe, VIVA and Abd Al-Kareem Al-Enizi, one of the jury members are seen during the event. — Photos by Joseph Shagraa and Yasser Al-Zayyat Warren Hauck, Australian Ambassador to Kuwait. Adnan Saad, Deputy General Manager is seen during the event. Guests are seen at the art gallery during the event. Guests are seen at the art gallery during the event. (From right) The Armenian Ambassador is seen with children from the Armenian School during the event. Guests are seen at the art gallery during the event. (From left) Hai Wei Li pose with Warren Hauck (center) and his mother during the event. Ayman Al-Sharaa pointing at his daughter’s painting during the event. Guests are seen at the art gallery during the event. (From left) Svetlana Arndt, Abd Al-Rahman Al-Alyan, Kuwait Times Editor-in-Chief, Dr Osama Al- Jamal, ACK, Warren Hauck, Australian Ambassador to Kuwait, Eleanor Hale, Adnan Saad, Deputy General Manager, Antione Fluty and Kamal Kokash are seen during the event. (Third right) Warren Hauck, Australian Ambassador to Kuwait, (second right) Abd Al-Rahman Al- Alyan, Kuwait Times Editor-in-Chief, (right) Dr Osama Al- Jamal, ACK and (fourth right) Abd Al- Kareem Al-Enizi with other VIP guests and sponsors are seen during the event. Hai Wei Li (center) celebrates National Day during the event. (From left) Adnan Saad, Warren Hauck, the Armenian Ambassador and his spouse and the Ukrainian Ambassador are seen during the event. (From left) Abd Al-Kareem Al-Enizi, Antoin Fluty, Warren Hauck and Kamal Kokash are seen during the event. 35
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017
‘Colours of Australia’ art competition decorates
Crowne Plaza with students’ art
By Faten Omar
The Australian Embassy, in cooperation with Kuwait Times, held an award ceremony for the “Colours
of Australia” art competition on Tuesday at Crowne Plaza Hotel. “More than 6,500 students of both genders participated by drawing expressive pieces about Australia, its civilization, heritage and colors that were magnificent and beautiful, making it tough for the officiating committee to make a fair and just decision to decide the winner,” said Adnan Saad, Kuwait Times
Deputy General Manager.Saad noted that the goal behind
the contest is to have students reflect their feelings and knowledge about the landmarks and colors Australia enjoys in the form of its beautiful nature and civilized heritage mixed with its culture. Animals, birds, forests and the beauty of its coasts, cuisine and fruits were expressed in the drawings of Kuwait’s students in water, oil and acrylic colors.
Warren Hauck, Australian Ambassador to Kuwait, said the “Colours of Australia” idea was about finding a theme that
captures the land, animals and people of Australia. “We wanted the theme to give people some idea of the diversity within Australia. It is something that we are extremely proud of. Australia’s diversity and its openness to cultures and people is its real strength. I’m pleased that students had the chance to explore some of these themes in their drawings.”
The representatives of VIVA, Hessa Alsabe, Dr Osama Al-Jamal from ACK, and Antion Fluty General Manager of Crowne Plaza “Al-Thuraya City” opened the student art competition image gallery.
“Colours of Australia through student’s eyes,” a film prepared by Sherif Ismail, Kuwait Times Art Director, was screened, and Hai Wei Li, a Chinese boy and a multi-instrumentalist, sang a Kuwaiti song that stunned the audience.
Abd Al-Kareem Al-Enizi, Svetlana Arndt and Eleanor Hale were the jury members, who are professional artists selected from the Kuwait Arts Association, who chose the top 10 winners in each age group.
Ambassador Hauck and Editor-in-Chief of Kuwait Times Abd Al-Rahman Al-Alyan concluded the event by
distributing certificates of appreciation to the principals and art teachers of various schools that participated in the competition. Awards and prizes were distributed to the winners by the VIP guests and sponsors as part of the closing ceremony. The competition was sponsored by VIVA and Australian Collage of Kuwait (ACK) and was hosted by Crowne Plaza Hotel “Al-Thuraya City”.Kuwait Times will publish for two consecutive days the rest of the categories.
(From left) Adnan Saad, Deputy General Manager, Abd Al-Rahman Al-Alyan, Kuwait Times Editor-in-Chief, Eleanor Hale, one of the jury members, Svetlana Arndt, one of the jury members, Dr Osama Al-Jamal, ACK, Warren Hauck, Australian Ambassador to Kuwait, Hasa Alsabe, VIVA and Abd Al-Kareem Al-Enizi, one of the jury members are seen during the event. — Photos by Joseph Shagraa and Yasser Al-Zayyat
Warren Hauck, Australian Ambassador to Kuwait.
Adnan Saad, Deputy General Manager is seen during the event.
Guests are seen at the art gallery during the event.
Guests are seen at the art gallery during the event.
(From right) The Armenian Ambassador is seen with children from the Armenian School during the event.
Guests are seen at the art gallery during the event. (From left) Hai Wei Li pose with Warren Hauck (center) and his mother during the event.
Ayman Al-Sharaa pointing at his daughter’s painting during the event.
Guests are seen at the art galleryduring the event.
(From left) Svetlana Arndt, Abd Al-Rahman Al-Alyan, Kuwait Times Editor-in-Chief, Dr Osama Al- Jamal, ACK, Warren Hauck, Australian Ambassador to Kuwait, Eleanor Hale, Adnan Saad, Deputy General Manager, Antione Fluty and Kamal Kokash are seen during the event.
(Third right) Warren Hauck, Australian Ambassador to Kuwait, (second right) Abd Al-Rahman Al-Alyan, Kuwait Times Editor-in-Chief, (right) Dr Osama Al- Jamal, ACK and (fourth right) Abd Al-Kareem Al-Enizi with other VIP guests and sponsors are seen during the event.
Hai Wei Li (center) celebrates National Day during the event.
(From left) Adnan Saad, Warren Hauck, the Armenian Ambassador and his spouse and the Ukrainian Ambassador are seen during the event.
(From left) Abd Al-Kareem Al-Enizi, Antoin Fluty, Warren Hauck and Kamal Kokash are seen during the event.
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