Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts Ibrahim Waheed has stated that the government should recognise and promote the works of craftsmen and innovative individuals and businesses. The remarks were made by the minister during the special ceremony held to officiate an art competition and a website under the name, "Fenun dhirun", organised by the Maldives Water and Sewerage Company private limited (MWSC).
Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Ibrahim Waheed shed light on the remarkable skills and talents of the youth, noting that there are several skilled artists within the nation. The minister underscored the crucial importance of government assistance in recognising and promoting the innovative works and projects of artists and such innovative individuals, rather than promoting solely within the mandate of a particular ministry.
During the ceremony, the Managing Director of MWSC Abdul Matheen Mohamed extended invitations to all artists nationwide. He urged all artists to express their views on the theme through art.
The "Fenun Dhirun" Art Competition is held to commemorate the World Ocean Day and the World Environment Day. MWSC revealed that the primary objective of the competition is to promote the talents and skills of young artists and providing opportunities to showcase their works. Furthermore, the competitions will facilitate participants to emphasise the importance of water to the nation through their artworks.
The best three artworks will be presented with awards. While first place is set to receive USD3,200, second place will be awarded USD2,200. Meanwhile, third place is set to receive USD970. MWSC disclosed that the artworks will be showcased in the National Art Gallery, between July 27 - 30.