Overview

The 22nd Macao Secondary School Reading Reflection Writing Competition, co-organized by the Macao Foundation and Macao Daily News, is now open for submissions until January 13, 2017. The competition aims to promote a reading culture among Macao students and enhance their Chinese language proficiency. All local secondary school students are welcome to participate.

Competition Details

• Theme: "City Memory" (城市記憶). This theme encourages students to reflect on urban changes and appreciate Macao's unique culture and historical trajectory through focused reading.
• Categories: Two groups: Junior Secondary (初中組) and Senior Secondary (高中組).
• Word Limits: Junior Secondary entries must not exceed 1,500 words. Senior Secondary entries must not exceed 2,500 words.
• Submission Limit: Each participant may submit only one entry.
• Submission Methods: Schools may recommend up to 20 entries per group. Students may also participate individually. Entries, along with the completed application form and a copy of the student ID, should be mailed or delivered to:
  • Macao Daily News, OR
  • Macao Foundation Research Institute, 13th Floor, Times Commercial Building, No. 619 Avenida da Praia Grande, Macao.
• Mailing Note: The envelope must be marked "22nd Macao Secondary School Reading Reflection Writing Competition."

Prizes & Judging

• Prizes: Each group will award Champion, 1st Runner-up, 2nd Runner-up, and seven Merit prizes.
• Judges: The panel consists of renowned local writers, scholars, and representatives from the organizing bodies.
• Results Announcement: The winners' list will be announced in March 2017 on the Macao Foundation website and in Macao Daily News.

Resources & Additional Activities

• Competition Rules & Forms: Available for download on the Macao Foundation website (www.fmac.org.mo) or can be collected from:
  • Macao Foundation
  • Macao Daily News
  • Macao Cultural Plaza
  • Star Light Bookstore
• School Outreach: The organizers will later invite Macao writers to visit schools for talks, sharing writing techniques and experiences to inspire students to read and write actively.