Edufest 2026 · Future World
Edufest Coloring Challenge 2026
“Warna Harmoni, Dunia Ceria”
Primary pupils colour an official A3 sheet celebrating friendship, togetherness and cultural diversity during a supervised 90-minute session at Edufest 2026. Judging focuses on neatness, colour harmony, technique, creativity and overall impact.
- Who
- Primary pupils aged 7–12
- Team
- Individual: 1 pupil + 1 advisor teacher
- Fee
- Free
- Organiser
- SDG Education Group Sdn. Bhd.
Categories
- Category A — Primary: age 7–9
- Category B — Primary: age 10–12
Age is counted on 31 December 2026. Open to government, aided, private and international schools in Malaysia and abroad. Individual entry: one pupil, one artwork, one advisor teacher. Schools may send more than one pupil.
How to take part
1. Register for Edufest
The advisor teacher signs in with Google and registers the school contingent. Pupil entry is free.
2. Enter one pupil
In the School Panel, select one pupil for one individual Coloring Challenge entry.
3. Complete pupil details
Add date of birth, advisor contact, media, access needs and the originality and permission declarations.
4. Colour on the day
Check in, receive the official A3 sheet, colour for 90 minutes and hand the original artwork to officers.
Judging criteria
Judged separately per category using participant codes. Ties compare neatness, then colour combination, then technique, followed by panel decision. Brand or price of materials and social media engagement do not count.
Key rules
- On-site 90-minute session on the official A3 sheet (297×420 mm) supplied on the day. Own, copied or pre-coloured sheets are not accepted.
- Bring your own colour pencils and/or crayons, a sharpener with case and an eraser. Sharing tools during the session is not allowed.
- Not allowed: watercolour, markers, oil pastels, glitter, stickers, collage and digital tools.
- Free colour choice; backgrounds may be coloured or patterned, but do not erase, cover, cut or replace the printed main image.
- No phones, tablets, reference images, finished examples, colour guides or AI. Teachers, guardians and friends may not choose colours, touch the work or give coloring instructions.
- Write the participant code, category and school on the back only — no name, signature or logo on the front. Stop when time ends; late arrivals receive no extra time.
- Hand the original artwork to officers at the end. There is no digital submission.
Awards
Champion, 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runner-up proposed for each category. Prize values, certificate eligibility and exhibition arrangements will be announced. Results appear on the Edufest results page and count toward school points and e-certificates.
The registration closing date, session date and time, specific venue room, capacity, contact details, prize values, certificate eligibility, results date, artwork return and exhibition arrangements are pending official confirmation.