Celebrating Holi and Easter - Precis Writing Contest
The festival of Holi ushers in the spring season and celebrates the victory of good over evil. Easter celebrates the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. A fun fact - while we know that colours and water are thrown on others during Holi, did you know that in a few places in Eastern Europe, one of the Easter traditions is throwing water at each other? (I got this interesting info. from the Learn English portal of the British Council).Come! Let's celebrate these two happy festivals that are coming up within one week with a precis writing contest, based on this idea which Umesh came up with.
What you have to do: You have to submit a precis on either Holi or Easter. Now, keep in mind that we do not merely want you to write generally about the festival and its traditions and rituals. What we would like to read is something unique. Example- lessons learned from celebrating the festival, a personal experience such as a fun trip during the festival, a culinary aspect, etc.
Rules-
1. Submit a short precis of one or two paragraphs only, with a minimum of 150 words and not exceeding 300 words about either Holi or Easter. It should not be a creative piece, such as a story or a poem, but can include something like a conversation if required when narrating an experience. Do not include references to weapons, medications, etc.
2. Adhere to our general guidelines, without any inflammatory text and respect the communities that celebrate the festivals.
3. A member can submit only one entry.
4. The entry should be submitted in a response to this thread. No title is required.
The Rewards-
The jury panel will select up to three best entries, with each of the winners getting a cash prize of Rs. 50/-. Other entries may get enhanced points and cash credits based on the quality. Like always, editors who participate will not be evaluating the entries.
Closing date: 31st March 2024.
Remember- you have 10 full days to come up with something exceptional! So don't make haste and apply your mind to writing a good precis.
[Once again, Umesh, thank you for the concept]