JANASHAKTHI LIFE
Empowers and Celebrates Creativity with Island-wide Nidahas Adahas Kids Art Competition
09th January 2024, Colombo: The recently concluded Nidahas Adahas (Colours of Imagination) Art Competition and Exhibition, an initiative by Janashakthi Life aimed at fostering creativity among young children, has emerged as a resounding success, showcasing the artistic brilliance of children aged 3-5 and 6-10. The event attracted over 10,000 submissions from across the nation, with artworks collected through regional activations to ensure widespread participation, targeting schools and pre-schools nationwide. The exhibition and award ceremony took place at BMICH Colombo, gathering an impressive array of artworks that reflected the diverse talents of our young artists.
A distinguished panel of judges in the realm of visual arts in Sri Lanka, including Kalapathi, Kalabooshana Pulasti Ediriveera, Ms. Prasadani Kumari, and Mr. Prageeth Rathnayake, meticulously evaluated each submission. Following which, the top 100 artworks from each category took center stage at the BMICH Exhibition Centre, allowing the public to witness the talent displayed by our nation's youth.
The highlight of the competition unfolded with the announcement of the winners. Recognizing their outstanding achievements, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category were presented with substantial cash prizes. Notably, book vouchers were also extended to the top 10 participants from both age categories.
In addition to the competition, a complimentary workshop was also organized by Janashakthi Life to further enhance the artistic skills of the participating children. This initiative aimed to provide a platform for learning and growth, beyond the confines of the competition.
Ravi Liyanage, Director/CEO of Janashakthi Life, stated, "As a company dedicated to uplifting lives and empowering dreams of all Sri Lankans, the 'Nidahas Adahas' Art Competition and Exhibition is one of many initiatives our company has taken towards advocating positive change in the society. This is not just about celebrating and nurturing young artistic talents. The artworks themselves serve as visual representations of the younger generation's awareness and concern for the world around them. By offering a platform for such expressions, we aim to contribute to a broader dialogue on deep emotions, consciousness, sustainability of the new generation, inspiring them to become advocates for positive change and cultural development. I also want to take this moment to express my gratitude to those who made this possible, including the Janashakthi Life team, all participants, sponsors and collaborators.”
Staying true to its corporate purpose of ‘uplifting lives and empowering dreams’, Janashakthi Life has always strived to deliver greater value to all its stakeholders ethically and transparently. On the customer front, the insurer brings this to life through its ground-breaking insurance solutions and services that cater to their evolving needs at every stage of their lives. Extending this purpose to the society at large, Janashakthi Life aspires to make a greater contribution to social sustainability in society at large.
Over a span of 29 years, Janashakthi Insurance PLC has continued to revolutionize the insurance industry and journeyed forward to become a force to be reckoned with. Its island-wide network of 75+ branches enable people from all walks of life to access its unique insurance solutions.
