Published: May 14, 2026
The students are expected to create a drawing that tells a story of friendship, unity, and cultural connection between Nigeria and China, using the specific symbols and ideas provided by the organizers.
In simple terms, the drawing should combine important Nigerian and Chinese cultural elements into one creative picture.
*Here is what the artwork should contain and represent:*
The picture should show that:
- Nigeria and China are friends
- Both countries respect and celebrate each other’s culture
- Children from both countries can learn, grow, and succeed together
- The Dragon Boat Festival is being celebrated in a peaceful and joyful way
*Important Things the Students Must Include*
1. *The National Symbols*
The organizers specifically want students to include:
- The Great Wall of China → represents China
- Zuma Rock → represents Nigeria
- The Giant Panda → symbol of China
- The Nigerian Eagle → symbol of Nigeria
These symbols should appear clearly in the drawing.
*2. The Dragon Boat Festival*
Students should draw:
- Dragon boats on water
- Children participating or celebrating
- A happy festival atmosphere
This is important because the competition is connected to the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival.
*3. Nigeria–China Friendship*
The drawing should visually show cooperation and friendship between the two countries.
Examples:
- Nigerian and Chinese children playing or rowing together
- The panda and eagle standing together peacefully
- Both national flags appearing together
- Cultural clothing from both countries
- Smiling faces, teamwork, unity, celebration
*4. Cultural Identity*
The drawing should show the uniqueness of both countries.
For example:
- Nigerian traditional wear
- Chinese traditional wear
- Nigerian colours (green-white-green)
- Chinese colours (red and gold)
*5. Creativity*
The students are not expected to copy one exact image. Instead, they should:
- Use their imagination
- Arrange the symbols creatively
- Tell a meaningful story through art
- The judges want originality, not tracing or copying.
*A Simple Example of What a Good Drawing Could Look Like:*
A child could draw:
- Zuma Rock on one side
- The Great Wall on the other side
- A rainbow connecting both countries
- Nigerian and Chinese children rowing dragon boats together
- A panda and an eagle waving both flags
- Happy celebration scenery with water, drums, and cultural costumes
This would clearly match the competition theme.
*What the Judges Will Mainly Look For*
1. Creativity
2. Originality
3. Artistic skill for the child’s age
4. Clear connection to:
- Dragon Boat Festival
- Nigeria-China friendship
- The required symbols
*SUBMISSION FORMAT*
a. Submissions must be sent via WhatsApp to 08146629286
b. The message must include: Student's Full Name, Age, School Name, and Location (State).
c. Aclear, high-resolution photo of the finished drawing.
In summary, the students are expected to draw a creative cultural friendship scene between Nigeria and China, centered around the Dragon Boat Festival and using the required national symbols to show unity, peace, and shared future.
