CONTESTS

Mahatma Gandhi Library 1000 Light for peace Oct 6, 2013 * Miller Outdoor Theater

Mahatma Gandhi Week Contests - 2013

A project to create a higher awareness of the inspiring life and work of Mahatma Gandhi & continue his legacy of Truth, Non-Violence, Love, Service & Peace. The contest is open to all children in the greater Houston area. The winners of these citywide contests will be recognized at celebration of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday - 1000 Lights For Peace, Oct 6, 2013

Please visit Mahatma Gandhi Library booth at the following events to participate in the poster or coloring contest:

- Aug 15 (tba): Indian Independence Day, organized by ICC Houston

- Aug 28 (tba) Janmashtmi, organized by Hindus of Greater Houston

- Sept 28: Speech Contest, organized by MGL, at Arya Samaj Greater Houston.

- Sept 29: Heroes for Peace Day, organized by the Children's Museum in collaboration with MGL.

The contests are open to all children in the greater Houston area and are part of the week-long, city-wide celebration of Mahatma Gandhi Week culminating on Oct 6, 2013 at the 1000 Light for Peace.

Creative Writing / Essay Contest:
In a maximum of 650 words (High School) or 400 words(Middle School and below) submit an essay on respective topic. Essay must be typed in Arial 12-point font & double spaced withword count typed at the bottom. Entries must be submitted in electronic format to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Last date for submission of entry is Sunday Sept 15, 2013. For information, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

iTribute Contest:
Submit a multimedia format presentation on respective topic with a maximum 10 minutes in length (Middle School and below) or 5 minutes in length (High School). Entries must be submitted in electronic format to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Entry could also be submitted on a CD with all the multimedia content embedded on disc and mailed to the Library office along with a printed copy of Entry Form. Submission of entry should be postmarked by Midnight, Sunday Sept 15, 2013. For information, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Speech Contest:
In a maximum of 3 minutes deliver a speech on the respective topic. Speech will be judged on content, presentation style and delivery by a panel of judges. First place winners in each age group will also present their speech at the annual "1000 Lights for Peace" celebration. Event is planned to take place on Sat, Sept 28, 2013. For information, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Poster Contest:
Express yourself artistically on a poster by drawing, coloring, sketching, write apoem, write a prose to describe the topic. All posters must be completed in the presence of a MGLrepresentative and within 2 hours maximum. All supplies are provided. The poster contest will be conducted at iFest Houston, April 20-21 and April 27-28 in downtown Houston. For information for this contest, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Coloring Contest:
For Children under 5 years of age, express yourself artistically on a coloringpage. All pages must be completed in the presence of a MGL representative and within 2 hours maximum. All supplies are provided. For information or to find out next venue for this contest, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .