The Centre for Foundation Studies of UTAR Kampar Campus in collaboration with the Lions Club of Kampar and the Lions Club of Tanjung Tualang, organised the PEACE Poster Competition 2023 on 28 October 2023 at the Multipurpose Hall of UTAR Kampar Campus.

Aimed at encouraging young artists to express their thoughts on peace through art and providing a platform to foster creativity and promote the message of peace among youth, the competition attracted participants aged 7-13 years old from schools nearby Kampar. A total of 88 students participated in Category A (Colouring contest) which was open to students aged 7-11 years old and 22 students participated in Category B (Peace poster creation) which was open to students aged 11-13 years old.

The event began with an opening remark and a briefing on the rules and mechanics of the competition by two members of the Lions Club. Participants in Category A were given two hours to complete their colouring template while those in Category B were given three hours to create a poster based on the theme, ‘Dare to Dream’.

“It’s a great opportunity for children to join this large-scale competition in Kampar as it gives them a chance to gain experience and confidence. Besides, they get to understand the concept of ‘peace’ in the world through art,” one of the accompanying parents commented.

The judging panel consisted of UTAR academics, namely Ms Haw Ai Peng and Ms Foo Pik Yin, and a representative from Lions Club, Ms Ng Wah Leng. They were delighted by the remarkable artwork of all the participants.

The Organising Chairperson, Mr Chang Gwo Chyang from Lions Club, showed his appreciation by thanking his fellow club members, co-organisers, judges, parents and the participants for their support in making the event a success, before announcing the winners of the competition.

In Category A, Kong Xing Hei from SJK (C) Thung Hon, Tanjung Tualang emerged as the champion and walked away with a trophy and a certificate. The first runner-up was Elly Chen Jing Mun and the second runner-up was Stephy Chen Jing Yi, both are from SJK (C) Yit Chee, Pusing. Each of them received a trophy and a certificate. As a token of appreciation to all participants, they were each awarded with a certificate of appreciation and a set of colouring kit.

As for Category B, the champion was Yan Xiangyi from SJK (C) Chung Huah, Kampar who received a cash prize of RM150 and a certificate. The first runner-up was Kong Xing Hin from SJK (C) Thung Hon, Tanjung Tualang who received an RM120 cash prize and a certificate, and the second runner-up was Aw Yong Jia Xin of SJK (C) Chung Huah, Kampar. She walked away with a cash prize of RM80 and a certificate. Five consolation prizes were also awarded to the recipients and each of them received a cash prize of RM50 and a certificate.