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Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month

International Competition

o baro dive painting by Ferdinand KociGRTHM logo 2009

Enter our competition to win exciting prizes. There are six sections covering all ages: Foundation Stage, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 and Open Age.

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On the right is a new painting by International Roma artist Ferdinand Koci specially created for Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month 2009. It has been made into a striking A1 poster.

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The image is a montage of Gypsy Roma and Traveller images, representing the culture, music and some of the important events in the year. It’s been created using poster paint and ink on cartrige paper. Appropriately, it is entitled “O Baro Dive” which means “Celebration”.

To enter the competition is simple:


Describe Ferdinand's image in just 100 words or less.

Entries written in Cant/Gammon, English Romanes or Rromanes are especially welcomed!

Ways to Enter

Online by clicking here

Email: competition@grtleeds.co.uk. Make sure you include your name, address (and postcode), date of birth, school or group and the age group your entry is for.

Send posted entries with the form below to:
International Competition
Gypsy Roma Traveller Achievement Service
West Park Centre
Spen Lane
Leeds LS16 5BE

The closing date is 1st August 2009 and the winners will be announced on 14th September.

Download extra entry forms [pdf 421kb]

Winners in each age group will have their work featured on our website.

For terms and conditions click here

For more about GRTHM see: www.grthm.co.uk

To get copies of this A1 full-colour poster send a cheque for £5 to cover postage and packing to the address above. Make the cheque payable to Education Leeds GRTAS.

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Online Entry

Use our online form to enter your description and entry details.

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Entry Labels

If you need extra labels for postal entries download more here.

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Rules of Entry

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