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Second Arts Olympiad (2001-2004) Introspection and Expression
"Me in the New Millennium" was the theme of ICAF's second Arts Olympiad. This
theme provided children around the world a unique opportunity for introspection
and expression of their creativity and imagination through art. The program provided
teachers and parents a common platform to inspire children to visualize and shape
their future. The Arts Olympiad was organized throughout the United States and in
more than 70 countries around the world. Delegates from 70 countries,
30 U.S. states and the District of Columbia participated in ICAF's 2003
International ChildArt Festival in Washington, DC from September 6 to
13, 2003. A total of 50 specialized institutions and experts provided
peace education and leadership training, exhibitions and entertainment
at the festival on the National Mall. The Mayor of Washington, DC presented
ICAF with an official proclamation designating September 11 as Children's
Peace Day. The young artists received Certificates of Special Congressional
Recognition from the U.S Congress at the awards ceremony, which was
held at the Washington Convention Center. National festivals or exhibitions were held in Bahrain, Brazil, Germany,
Ghana, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania,
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. 2003 International ChildArt Festival ICAF's second international festival was held in Washington, DC from
September 8 to September 12, 2003. Delegations comprised of the national
finalists, their teachers and parents, from 70 countries attended the
festival. Visitors to the 2003
International ChildArt Festival met the world at this global celebration
of ICAF's Second Arts Olympiad (2001-2004).
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