IWPG New Zealand Successfully Hosts The 7th International Loving Peace Art Competition

“A Dream of Peace Blossoms Through Children’s Art”

The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) New Zealand hosted ‘the 7th international loving peace art competition’ at the Western Community Centre in Hamilton on 3rd May.

The ‘Loving Peace Art Competition,’ hosted annually by IWPG, provides children and youth with an opportunity to express their thoughts about peace through art and has become a significant part of spreading peace education and culture internationally.

This year’s 7th annual competition was held under the theme ‘What can we do to achieve peace?’ Many students participated and expressed their ideas for peace through creative drawings.

Shona Hammond Boys and Lyn Gilbert-Radford(NZ Children's Art House Foundation) participated for judging and awards.

Sophie IWPG NZ representative said "It was moving to see the children express their visions of peace through art. Hamilton can be proud of these young minds who imagine a better world and are already planting the seeds of peace for the future."

The winner of the division 1(age 9) said “I hope the whole world to be a peaceful place for all of us.” And the winner of eh division 2(age10) described his work as follows: "At sunset, pigeon give laurel leaves to whale. Whale means "big nature" and pigeon means peace. I want peace and happy to nature.

In addition, students who participated in the contest responded "I love our peaceful life here in Hamilton. I hope we will be friends with peace together, forever.".

The event venue was filled with vibrant artworks and heartfelt messages for peace. Families and community members who attended showed great interest and support, highlighting the role of local communities in nurturing a culture of peace from an early age.

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