Organized by the Gminny Ośrodek Kultury i Sportu w Bolesławcu z/s w Kruszynie, the “Letter” literary competition aims not only to save from oblivion the art of letter writing, which is disappearing in the Internet age, but also to develop imagination and the ability to express oneself freely through texts.
The subject of the letter submitted to the competition is open. Both the addressee and the situations presented in the text may be fictional. Nevertheless, there is one condition – the letter must be handwritten and cannot be plagiarized!
The competition is open to everyone – regardless of age or place of residence. Those wishing to participate should send one letter, written by hand (!) in legible handwriting. The envelope should also contain a sheet with the participant’s details: first and last name, address and telephone number, as well as a statement consenting to publication.
The jury will assess the participants’ works in three age categories: 10 to 12 years old, 13 to 15 years old, and 16 and above (the organizers have set no upper age limit). The authors of the most interesting works will receive prizes, as well as the opportunity to have their winning letters published (provided, of course, that their authors consent).
Entries must be sent by 19 October 2007 (the postmark date determines eligibility) to: Gminny Ośrodek Kultury i Sportu w Bolesławcu z/s w Kruszynie, Kruszyn, ul. Główna 8, 59-700 Bolesławiec. All competition winners will be notified (by letter or telephone) of the prize-giving ceremony date. Boleslawiec.org is the event’s only online patron.
(information from GOKiS w Bolesławcu z/s w Kruszynie/GA)