Purpose
To promote the excellent cultural traditions of our country, improve students' ability to write Chinese characters in a standardized manner, further cultivate students' interest in writing and practicing characters, enhance the level of Chinese pen calligraphy, and nurture the cultural temperament of Macau students.
Eligibility
Students enrolled in tertiary institutions in Macau, Macau students studying at tertiary institutions outside Macau, and secondary school students in Macau are eligible to participate.
Competition Details
- Competition Date: November 8, 2015 (Sunday)
- Session 1: 09:00–10:30 (Junior Secondary Group & Tertiary Group)
- Session 2: 11:00–12:30 (Senior Secondary Group)
- Venue: Hou Kong Middle School (Main Campus)
Competition Groups
- Junior Secondary Group: Students from Secondary 1 to 3 or equivalent.
- Senior Secondary Group: Students from Secondary 4 to 6 or equivalent.
- Tertiary Group: Students enrolled in tertiary institutions in Macau or Macau students studying at tertiary institutions outside Macau.
Competition Format
On-site writing within a specified time limit of 90 minutes. Participants must submit their work on the spot. There are no restrictions on the calligraphy style.
Content & Specifications
- The competition topic will be set by the organizing committee.
- Participants must write vertically from right to left on 400-character manuscript paper using a blue ballpoint pen.
- Do not copy the title or punctuation marks.
- Participants must bring their own blue ballpoint pen. Competition paper will be provided by the organizer.
Awards
Each group will have First Prize, Second Prize, and Selection Prize awards. Participants with exceptionally outstanding results will receive a Special Excellence Award.
Judging
The judging panel will consist of renowned local calligraphy experts appointed by the organizer.
Competition Rules
- Participants must report to the competition venue with their entry pass 15 minutes before the start time.
- The organizer reserves the right to disqualify any participant found cheating or violating discipline.
- Participants must follow the instructions of the invigilators and accept the decisions of the judging panel.
- Participants are not allowed to bring any printed materials or references related to calligraphy styles into the venue.
- All submitted works will not be returned.
- Participants must bring their original ID card or student card (photocopies are invalid) for verification. Failure to provide valid identification will be considered as a forfeit.
Registration
- Registration Period: September 21, 2015 to October 9, 2015
- Individual Registration: Please visit the Macau Chinese Students' Union (1/F, Block A,B, Veng Weng Dai Building, No. 9 Rua de Aleluia, Macau) to fill out the individual registration form.
- Group/School Registration: Download the group registration form from the Union's website, complete it, and email it to [email protected].
- Registration Fee: MOP 15
Collection of Entry Pass
- Collection Period: October 26, 2015 to November 3, 2015
- Collection Location: Macau Chinese Students' Union (1/F, Block A,B, Veng Weng Dai Building, No. 9 Rua de Aleluia, Macau)
- Payment: Please pay the registration fee when collecting the entry pass (please bring exact change, no change will be given).
Contact Information
For more details, please visit the Union's website: www.aecm.org.mo.
- Phone: 2836 5314
- Fax: 2835 8558
- Contact Person: Ms. Wu
Final Note
The organizer reserves the right of final interpretation.
