Archive · 9 Aug 2026
250 Children Paint Patriotism at Bapu Museum in Vijayawada
About 250 children in a city called Vijayawada in India joined a fun painting contest.
They painted pictures about loving their country, which is called patriotism.
The contest happened at a museum called the Bapu Museum.
It was part of a big celebration for India's 80th Independence Day.
A district leader, Dr G. Lakshmisha, opened the contest and talked with the children.
He said making art helps children feel proud of their country and be creative.
The children painted the national flag and pictures of national leaders.
The contest had four age groups, so kids of different ages competed fairly.
Children who did really well got prizes, certificates and special gifts.
Every single child who took part got a certificate to remember the day.
Around 250 children took part in a patriotic painting competition at the Bapu Museum in Vijayawada.
The event was held as part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations and organised by Bright Minds and the Lions Club of Vanijya Vibhag.
NTR district collector Dr G. Lakshmisha inaugurated the competition and praised the children's depictions of the national flag, national leaders and the spirit of freedom.
The contest featured four age groups with themes including patriotism, the Tricolour, national leaders and Independence.
Prizes, certificates and mementoes were presented to outstanding participants, while all participants received certificates.
- Who
- Around 250 schoolchildren in Vijayawada, with the event organised by Bright Minds and the Lions Club of Vanijya Vibhag and inaugurated by NTR district collector Dr G. Lakshmisha.
- What
- A patriotic painting competition held as part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations.
- When
- On Sunday, during the 80th Independence Day celebrations.
- Where
- Bapu Museum, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To nurture patriotism, creativity and national spirit among children.
- Number of participants
- Around 250 children
- Venue
- Bapu Museum, Vijayawada
- Occasion
- 80th Independence Day celebrations
- Organisers
- Bright Minds and Lions Club of Vanijya Vibhag
- Inaugurated by
- NTR district collector Dr G. Lakshmisha
- Age groups
- Four
- Themes
- Patriotism, Tricolour, national leaders, Independence
- Awards
- Prizes, certificates and mementoes; all participants received certificates