In the run up to the African Asia Pacific Choir Games 2025 (AAPCG 2025) and Grand Prix of Nations, the Local Organising Committee of the International Choir Council 2025 (LOCICC2025) is delighted to announce the launch of the national competition “Fresco 2025” for secondary schools.
Conceived as an artistic springboard for young people, this competition invites secondary school students to translate, through fresco painting, the values of sharing and harmony carried through choral culture. Entries can be submitted as from 12 June and the deadline will be 15 July 2025.
In September 2025, Mauritius will host the AAPCG 2025 and Grand Prix of Nations, affirming its place on the international cultural scene. These prestigious events, held under the aegis of the Organising Committee (LOCICC2025), promise an exceptional celebration of choral excellence, cultural exchanges and unity among nations, where music becomes a truly universal language.
“Sing in Paradise: A Canvas of Harmony”
The national fresco competition will be held under the evocative theme, “Sing in Paradise.” Through this common thread, students are invited to explore the symbolic power of singing: its power to bring people together, to celebrate cultural diversity, to reflect the natural beauty of Mauritius or to express a form of universal harmony. This initiative seeks to build awareness of choral culture among young people by offering them a space for collective artistic expression which is anchored in the public space. art.
Mr Giandev Moteea, OSK, President of the Organising Committee (LOCICC2025) underlined the importance of this project as follows: “Our walls will echo the harmony of our island. This competition is a fantastic way to engage our youth, allowing them to visually interpret the power of choral music and cultural unity. It is an invitation to allow their creativity to run free onto a grand canvas.”
An unparalleled opportunity for young artists
Participation in this international event offers a wealth of benefits for secondary school students:
- Cultural & Artistic Development
- Skills Development
- National Pride & Unity
- Exposure & Inspiration
- Tangible Recognition.
How to participate:
Interested secondary schools are invited to register online by 30th June 2025 via the following link: https://forms.gle/2qiuiAsoFzLHM5Ru8 .
Each school may submit one fresco concept design in A3 format (landscape), by 15th July 2025.
Prizes for artistic excellence:
The top three frescoes will receive a cash prize.
Like an echo in time, the winning frescoes will remain displayed for at least one year, leaving in the public space a lasting artistic legacy from the AAPCG 2025.
Stay connected:
To follow the evolution of the competition, discover what is happening behind the scenes and to stay informed, follow the African Asia Pacific Choir Games 2025 – Mauritius on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram.
As a unifying and colourful event, the national fresco competition 2025 promises to be a vibrant artistic prelude to the much-anticipated African Asia Pacific Choir Games and Grand Prix of Nations – a true celebration of unity and harmony carried by music and through art.
To learn more about the highlights of this exceptional edition, visit the official website: https://locicc2025.com/
