An art competition open for the Filipino youth was held at the Bangkota.
10th December 2021 (Dubai, UAE) — The Filipino Social Club, in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Philippine Expo 2020 Dubai Team headed by Asec. Rosvi Gaetos, held an on-the-spot painting contest for the youth at the Philippines pavilion Bangkota today. The budding artists were allowed to showcase their talents and win prizes in this inaugural event by the club.
Interpreting the theme “UAE at 50: Bringing the World Together.” Thirty (30) students ages 10 to 21 from Dubai-based Filipino private schools such as the Far Eastern Private School (FEPS), Al Alfiah Private School (AAPS), the New Filipino Private School (NFPS), and Adamson University joined in the event. The jury for the competition was composed of artists, graphic designers, and a club officer – Ryan Murao, a freelance artist and the jury chairman; Olympia Pineda, auditor of the Filipino Social Club; Donell Gumiran, a multi-awardee photographer and graphic designer; and graphic artists Emily Acuin and Catherine Caylan.
The contestants were allowed two (2) hours to complete their masterpieces using the medium of their choice. The entries were judged according to the criteria: Execution (technical expertise, fluidity of strokes and confidence) 30%, Message (interpretation of the theme) 30%, and Visual Impact with 40%, with a total of 100%. The contest opened two (2) categories according to age bracket: Category 1 for ages 10 to 15 and Category 2 for ages 16 to 21.
“We are elated and very proud to see our young artists making beautiful and meaningful artworks. This event was created to promote and celebrate the artistry of the Filipino youth,” said Ericson P. Reyes, the Filipino Social Club president.
Ms. Gilda Dela Cruz, a representative PH pavilion Bangkota graced the event and joined the awarding ceremony. The following were the winners for Category 1: Margarette Dorado (AAPS) in 3rd place; 2nd place was Maria Kirsten Claire Visaya (NFPS), and 1st placer was Neille Grace Ramos (NFPS). The Category 2 winners were: Pete Raven R. Ramirez for 3rd place (FEPS- Branch 1); 2nd place went to Josh Andrie Zapanta (FEPS – Main), and the 1st place was Anthonne Marzyle P. Barloa (AAPS). Two (2) special awardees were picked by the jurors namely, Cid Tamerlane A. Ormilla of Far Eastern Private School – Branch 1 (Category 1) and Myckhaella Cassandra Sibbaluca from Al Alfiah Private School (Category 2). The winners took home a trophy, cash prize, and winner’s certificates. All participants were given certificates of participation and gift packs courtesy of the Philippine pavilion Bangkota.
President Reyes also said that the winners for the recently concluded event will compete with other nationalities for another art competition in February 2022.
