Muhammad Bin Asim
One day, when my father came home from office and told us that The Bank of Punjab is holding colors of art competition 2023 for BOP kid’s family. We were tooexcited that we can’t wait that we start drawing our paintings. There were 2 categories A(5-8 years) andB (8-13 years). I am 11 years old and my younger brother is 7 years of age. We are only 2 brothers and we both got qualified. The competition themes were (a) Environment/Climate change/Nature’s wonders (b) Diversity and inclusion/culture (c) Artificialintelligence / technology/an unexpected adventure. I chose nature’s wonders then I started drawing. I made scenery of sun-set in the mountains. My younger brother made drawing on environment. The Art mediums were water colors, pastels, poster paint, acrylic paint, chalk, charcoalare any other medium on A3/ A4 size paper. We both submitted our paintings. My younger brother Shaheer Asim received invitation from BOP HR to participate live painting in colors of art competition at FALETTE’S HOTEL, ROYAL GRAND HALL. We werehappy and excited when saw his name on the invitation card. Then he started practicing for painting harder and harder. The day finally came andwe along with our parents went to FALETTE’S HOTEL, ROYAL GRAND HALL. We went inside and saw the selected paintings of all kids hanging on huge board. I was glad to see my painting on the wall. The hall was well decorated. There were proper arrangements for candidates participating in live BOP color of art competition. My brother sat on his seat alongwith other children for the competition. My brother started his drawing. Shaheer almost took an hour to complete the drawing. My brother completed drawing first. The ceremony started with the recitation of Holy Quran.Then they showed us a short documentary on “The Father of the Nation”, Quid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. After that they showed a short documentary of BOP bank history. Meanwhile, the time was over for live painting. The judges selected best paintings among all the candidates and place them on a new board wall. The jury selected best three paintings from each category. The first prize was50000/-Rs.Cash, second was 35000- /Rs. cash prize and third was given 20000/- Rs. cash prize in each category. My younger brother Shaheer Asim was also awarded rupees 5000 cash prize along with certificate from the BOP management. They also gave gifts to each candidate. Tasty and lavish lunch was given without soft drink keeping in view children’s health. It was a wonderful event we all enjoyed. Later on, I was also awarded rupees 5000 cash prize along with certificate as my painting was also selected among top 71 art works decided by external judges.I was so excited and especially thanks to President & CEO Zafar Masud and Aliya Zafar Group Head P&OE for conducting brilliant event for BOP kid’s family.