The International Children’s Exhibition of Fine Arts Lidice (ICEFA Lidice) was established in 1967 to commemorate the child victims from the Czech village of Lidice murdered by German Nazis, as well as all other children who have died in wars.

Although national initially, this exhibition became an international one in 1973 and since then it has become well known among children and teachers not only in our country but literally all over the world. In recent years, more than 25,000 very good works of art have come regularly by children not only from the Czech and Slovak republics but also from other 60-70 countries, including such distant ones as China, India, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka or Zimbabwe.

Albania has its representatives in the Exhibition every year as well. 25 Artworks from Albania were sent in 2023 at the 51 th edition with the theme Dance . Eklesia Vercani  was awarded Mention of Honour. Congratulations!!!

The 52nd ICEFA Lidice will be dedicated to the theme: CARAVAN

• The word "caravan" evokes thoughts of travel, adventure, freedom, or independence. It can also remind us of the nomadic life of people who move from place to place and live in constant contact with nature. In a broader sense, it can symbolize a community, sharing experiences, traveling without borders, and freedom of movement.
• Camels, llamas, and alpacas represent a key source of livelihood for millions of families, especially for shepherds living in dry and mountainous areas around the world. Camelids are irreplaceable players in the global ecosystem, and their contribution needs to be duly appreciated and their protection supported.
• In the past, people transported goods in various ways. Traveling was slow and demanding, especially when the goods needed to be transported over long distances. Today, we use trucks, trains, ships, and planes that are much faster and more efficient. Thanks to them, we can transport large quantities of goods over great distances in a short time.
• The post office serves to deliver parcels, letters, packages, or newspapers. In the past, when there were no phones

or the internet, the post office was the main way people communicated over long distances.

• Communication reminds us of the interaction and exchange of views among people. It also points to the significant

role of modern technologies that allow us to communicate regardless of distance today.

All these sub-themes are interconnected and highlight the importance of delivering messages, communication among people, and traveling as a way of discovering the world.

How can we communicate?

How did people send messages in the past, and how do they do it today?

How were parcels transported in the past, how are they transported today, and how do you think they will be delivered in the future?

 

ART TECHNIQUES

• Drawing, painting
• Printmaking
• Mixed media
• Photography
• Film/animation
• Art objects (ceramics, metal, wood, glass, textile, paper)

The exhibition is open only to children at age of 4 to 16.

The closing date for applications to the 52th edition is 28th February 2023.

All information can be found on the website of the ICEFA Lidice  https://www.mdvv-lidice.cz/en/current/