Online Painting Competition – “Vande Mataram”
Hosted by Embassy of India, Helsinki
Young creative minds of Finland — this one’s for YOU!
Let your imagination fly high as you express your love for India through colours, creativity, and art.
Join us in celebrating the iconic patriotic anthem Vande Mataram, which continues to inspire generations with its message of unity, pride, and national spirit.
📌 Theme: Vande Mataram
Let your artwork reflect what this timeless phrase means to you — freedom, culture, heritage, courage, or your special bond with India!
🏆 Awards & Result Ceremony
📅 10 January 2026
📍 Espoo International School
Winners in each age group will receive awards from the Ambassador of India!
Rules & Participation Guidelines
✔ Artwork must be Couponsoriginal & handmade
✔ Any style or medium allowed — 🎨 painting, ✏️ sketching, 🖋️ doodles, 🖌️ watercolour, acrylic, charcoal, etc.
✔ Paper or canvas (A3 size maximum)
✔ Open to children living in Finland aged 6–18 years
✔ Only one entry per participant
📮 How to Submit Your Entry
📦 By Post:
Embassy of India – Culture Wing
Kulosaarentie 32, 00570 Helsinki
(Please mention “Online Painting Competition” on the envelope)
📥 Drop Box:
You may also drop your entry directly in the Embassy post box at the same address.
🔖 Don’t forget to include:
• Name
• Age
• Email address
🎯 Age Categories
👶 6–10 years
🧒 11–14 years
🧑 15–18 years
🚨 Important Information
📅 Submission Deadline: 4 January 2026, 17:00 hrs
📌 Submitted artwork may be published by the Embassy.
📩 Queries?
Write to us at 👉 culture.helsinki@mea.gov.in
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