CONTESTS

Mahatma Gandhi Library 1000 Light for peace October 7, 2012 * Miller Outdoor Theater

Mahatma Gandhi Week Contests - 2012

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, Sunday, October 7, 2012.

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 Sunday, October 7, 2012 at the 1000 Light for Peace.

Creative Writing / Essay Contest:
In a maximum of 650 words (Age 11 & up) or 400 words(Age 10 & 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 Saturday, September 15th. 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 (Age 11 & up) or 5 minutes in length (Age 10 & below). 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. Last date for submission of entry is Saturday, September 15th. 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 willbe judged on content, presentation style and delivery by a panel of judges. First place winners in each age group will also presenttheir speech at the annual "1000 Lights for Peace" celebration. Event is planned to take place on Saturday, September 29th. 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. 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 .

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 .

Early submission - Submit your entry by August 15th, 2012 for Essay & iTribute contests and receive a gift from Gandhi Library