Thousands of American parents and kids take part in the Chinese New Year Family Day organized by the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC, US, January 28, 2017. (Photo provided by Cultural Section of the Chinese Embassy in the United States)
The Sharing China - Happy Chinese New Year Contest 2018 is calling for entries from all over the world! In addition to photographs, the organizers have included short films in the 2018 competition.
Regardless of whether you are a professional or an amateur, who you are or where you are from, you are welcome to send us short films and/or photos of memorable moments from Chinese New Year celebrations.
Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is the most important traditional festival of the Chinese people, with a history of more than 4,000 years. Grand celebrations take place all over the world during the festive days, with traditions passed down over centuries: from family reunions to New Year fireworks, temple fairs and performances to dumplings and local delicacy feasts.
Awards and Prizes
The contest will select 9 short films.
★ First prize: One video, RMB 20,000 prize
★ Second prize: Three videos, RMB 10,000 prize for each
★ Third prize: Five videos, RMB 5,000 prize for each
The contest will also select 100 photos (single or group).
★ First prize: 10 photos (single or group), RMB 3,000 prize for each
★ Second prize: 30 photos (single or group), RMB 2,000 prize for each
★ Third prize: 60 photos (single or group), RMB 1,000 prize for each
Winners will be awarded prize money and digital certificates of honor. The organizers will deduct any tax on the award money and pay the authorities on behalf of the winners.
When
Starting January 1, 2018
Submission deadline: March 15, 2018
Hosts and Organizers
With the Support of Bureau for External Cultural Relations, Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China
Hosts: Chinaculture.org, Communication University of China
Organizers: Chinadaily.com.cn, School of International Studies of the Communication University of China
Co-organizers: Documentary China Council, China Photographers Association
Who can submit
Anyone who takes part in Happy Chinese New Year activities or celebrates Chinese New Year outside of the Chinese mainland is welcome to submit photos of wonderful moments of the celebration. Anyone who is interested in Chinese culture and wants to share short videos about the Chinese New Year. Chinese and foreign film studios, communities and individuals are all welcome.
Rules: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201712/29/WS5a45a9e2a31008cf16da4329.html
