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Posted at 9:10 a.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2007

'Expressions of Peace' contest deadline extended

Advertiser Staff

The "Expressions of Peace" contest, part of the celebration of Sept. 21 Peace Day, has been extended.

By Friday, entrants can submit two-dimensional artwork or literary pieces (500 words or less) to the office of Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, State Capitol, Room 427 or mail to Matsunaga Institute for Peace, Attn: Dr. Jeannie Lum, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Saunders Hall #723, 2424 Maile Way, Honolulu, HI 96822.

Ours is the first state in the nation to annually celebrate its own Peace Day, related to United Nations International Day of Peace and organized by the Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace, an academic program. Chosen artwork will be displayed at the state Capitol and award winners will be announced at a special ceremony.

For each submission, include name, age, mailing address and telephone number and/or a brief bio and explanation of the piece submitted.

Information: Jon Riki Karamatsu, 586-8490, repkaramatsu@capitol.hawaii.gov or www.peace.oceanit.com).