8th Korea –India friendship essay competition
New Delhi: Students from all 28 States and 8 Union Territories of India participated in 8th Korea-India friendship easy competition, a handout issued here said.
A unique and unprecedented project, the Korea-India Friendship Essay Competition succeeded in bringing out heart-touching expressions in the form of essays from the Indian students. Some wrote emotionally, some drew beautiful images, some used poetry, but surely all poured their hearts out.
34,756 Participants, 642 Schools, 28 States and 8 Union Territories – knowledge and interest about South Korea spread far and wide, all across India. Tens of Thousands of Indian students were exposed towards the culture, history and tourist attractions of Republic of Korea through this essay competition.
It is India’s largest ever Essay Competition for School Students on international topics, organized by Korean Cultural Centre India. This annual competition was organized eighth time in a row. This year, the competition witnessed more than 34,700 students eagerly showing their love for Korea.
The award ceremony was held on 23rd October at Korean Cultural Centre India in New Delhi through virtual meeting. H.E. Mr. Shin Bongkil, Ambassador of Republic of Korea appreciated the winners. Mr. Ilyong Hwang, Director, Korean Cultural Center India was also present. The top three winners among the senior group got a free trip each to Korea for 6 Days and 5 Nights. Rest of the 41 winners will got total cash prizes of Rupees One Lakh Nineteen thousand (Rs. 1,19,000) and trophies.
Historical ties between South Korea and India have existed for over 2,000 years and South Korea is one of our most important economic partners. It was exhilarating to research and pen down facts which make this friendly nation amazing! I am grateful to the South Korean Embassy and Cultural Centre in India to have given the Indian school students this opportunity to explore such a wonderful country. I would also like to thank my school, The Lawrence School, Sanawar for giving me this platform to express my opinions. It is most encouraging that my essay has been adjudged first, I am grateful to the organisers and sponsors for making this a really memorable experience.
