Deadline June 30 | Siam Nikaya 260th Anniversary Essay Contest (Rs 30,000 top prize | Sri Lanka)

23 June 2012
Deadline June 30 | Siam Nikaya 260th Anniversary Essay Contest (Rs 30,000 top prize | Sri Lanka)
Deadline: 30 June 2012

As 2013 marks the occasion of the 260th anniversary of the establishment of Siam Nikaya in Sri Lanka, the Royal Thai Embassy and Sri Lanka-Thailand Society is organizing an essay competition.

All eligible Sri Lankans should submit their essays under the title of "Contribution of Venerable Upali Maha Thera of Ayutthaya in the revival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka".

The essay competition will be conducted in two age categories. The first category between 10 - 18 years (1000 - 1500 words) and the other being the category of19 years and above (2000 - 2500 words). The closing date for submission is June 30, 2012. Written submissions can be sent to the Royal Thai Embassy by post. Electronic submission can also be done by sending your file to the e-mail: royalthaiembassyessay2012@hotmail.com

The first three places in the 10 - 18 years category will be awarded cash prizes of Rs. 20,000.-, Rs. 10,000.- and Rs. 5,000 each and certificates. The first three places in the 19 years and above category will be awarded cash prizes of Rs. 30,000.-, Rs. 15,000.- and Rs. 7,500 each and certificates.

Via: dailynews

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries/ submissions: royalthaiembassyessay2012@hotmail.com

Website: http://www.mfa.go.th/web/1340.php?depid=244
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