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Information Argentina 2009

2009 Origami Peace Tree Festival Argentina
"All together, folding paper to build Peace, every day"


The Organizers:
Project "One Thousand Cranes for Peace" Rosario - Argentina
International Art Partnership "Peace Tree"

Co-Organizers:
Origami Argentina

The Host:
Project "One Thousand Cranes for Peace" Rosario - Argentina

Dates:
1st-17th of May, 2009

Location:
Hall of the Secretary of Culture and Education, Rosario City Hall
Ave A. del Valle y Callao, Rosario, Argentina

Deadline for sending models:
15th of April, 2009

Contact Person:
Meri Affranchino
E-mail: mcaffran@gmail.com

Address for sending models:
Proyecto Mil Grullas Por la Paz
Meri Affranchino
Catamarca 1255 P.B. Dpto 1
(2000) - Rosario
Santa Fe - ARGENTINA

Guidelines for Sending Origami

  1. We WILL accept:
    • stars, kusudamas, modulars, decorations
    • birds, butterflies
    • hearts
    • Note: all models must be less than 30cm along the longest dimension
  2. We need all the models to be strong, so we are happy for glue, wire, etc, to be used to give them extra strength.
  3. 1-meter of white cotton thread must be VERY SECURELY attached to each model. When sending, please wrap the cotton around a small piece of stiff cardboard.
  4. Place each model into a transparent nylon bag.
  5. Please include (type or write clearly in English) on an included card or letter:
    • Name of the Model
    • Name of the Designer
    • Name of the Folder
    • Folder's Full Address
  6. All models sent for the OPT festival become the property of the Host according to the rules of OPT.
  7. All participants will receive diplomas.

We love Peace! We love Origami!