Around 1,500 students from schools across Delhi-NCR came together at Amity International School, Pushp Vihar, to celebrate peace, unity and cultural understanding through art under the international initiative ‘Colors for Peace’. The programme brought children, diplomats, educators and public leaders together to encourage empathy, coexistence and mutual respect.
The event featured H.E. Mehdi Jomaa, former Prime Minister of Tunisia; H.E. Antonio Bartoli, Ambassador of Italy to India; Smt. Arti Mehra, former Mayor of Delhi; Ms. Arunima Kukreja, Ambassador of Colors for Peace India and Founding Director of CP Kukreja Foundation for Design Excellence; and Mr. Antonio Giannelli, Founder and President of Colors for Peace.
As part of the initiative, students expressed their ideas and feelings about peace through drawings and paintings. Children from street schools also participated, giving young people from different social and educational backgrounds an opportunity to share their views and learn from one another.
Arunima Kukreja highlighted the role of art in building cultural connections. She said, “Through this initiative, students will have the opportunity to share their values, ethos, perspectives and educational experiences, fostering greater understanding and appreciation of each other’s cultures.”
She also shared a vision of bringing artworks from Italy to India next year and creating a platform to showcase children’s and artists’ work from across the world. Inspired by Italy’s Colosseum and Peace Park, the initiative aims to establish a space in India that represents peace, creativity and cultural dialogue.
The Ambassador of Italy to India stressed the importance of education, dialogue and inclusion in nurturing peace. He said that giving children a platform to express their hopes and emotions through art helps build empathy and understanding while inspiring a more inclusive future.
Former Delhi Mayor Arti Mehra also praised the creativity of children from modest backgrounds, noting that colours can give them a voice and a sense of belonging.
The programme concluded with a visit to the Colors for Peace Art Gallery, displaying artworks created by participating children. Selected Indian artworks are scheduled to travel to Italy for proposed exhibitions in 2027. Schools in India and Italy are also proposed to be virtually connected to continue cultural exchange.
Founded in Italy in 2015, Colors for Peace has involved children from more than 135 countries. The India programme is supported by the Embassy of Italy in India, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, CP Kukreja Foundation for Design Excellence and Amity Education Group.
The CSR initiative aims to show how children’s creativity can cross borders and spread a shared message of peace, hope and harmony.
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