Purpose
From the May Fourth Movement to the founding of the Communist Party of China, from reform and opening-up to the united fight against the pandemic, the motherland has experienced a magnificent century-long journey. Each generation of youth has ideals and a sense of responsibility, inheriting the belief of "original aspiration" and upholding the spirit of "struggle," overcoming one difficulty after another and achieving one accomplishment after another. This year marks the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan, and Macao is also in a period of significant historical opportunities and transformation. It is hoped that through this event, Macao's young students will inherit the century-old belief of "original aspiration," inspire the century-old spirit of "struggle," ride the wind and waves to face challenges, and jointly contribute to the successful practice of "One Country, Two Systems" with Macao characteristics.
Competition Groups & Eligibility
1. Open Group
- Holders of Macao Resident Identity Cards aged between 18 and 45.
2. Student Group
- Students aged 25 or below, studying in local full-time secondary schools, enrolled in local higher education programs, or Macao students studying in degree-awarding higher education programs abroad.
(Note: If a participant is eligible for both groups, they may choose to enter one group based on personal preference.)
Themes
1. Preliminary Round
- Core theme: "May Fourth Spirit."
- Participants must set their own title and deliver a live speech of no less than 1 minute and no more than 2 minutes.
2. Final Round
- Theme: "Centennial Strivers."
- Participants must combine their personal growth experiences or insights, narrate their spiritual understanding of the theme, set their own title, and deliver a live speech of no less than 3 minutes and no more than 5 minutes.
Competition Dates & Venues
1. Preliminary Round: May 15
- Venue: Macao Youth Federation Office (Macao Daily Building, 18/F, Unit B)
- Open Group: 10:30–12:00
- Student Group: 14:30–16:00
2. Final Round: June 13 (Tentative)
- Venue: Youth Patriotic and Love Macao Education Base
Awards
Each group will have Champion, 1st Runner-up, and 2nd Runner-up awards, and a Popularity Award voted by the live audience from the ten finalists.
- Champion: MOP 5,000 + Trophy
- 1st Runner-up: MOP 3,000 + Trophy
- 2nd Runner-up: MOP 1,500 + Trophy
- Popularity Award: MOP 2,000 + Trophy
- Student Group Champion's Teacher Award: MOP 2,000
Competition Guidelines
- Participants must bring original student ID or ID card and arrive 15 minutes early for registration.
- Speeches must be delivered without notes, in Cantonese or Mandarin.
- Preliminary round speeches are limited to 1–2 minutes.
- Speech content must be healthy, positive, and comply with laws and social ethics.
- Works must be original; plagiarism will result in disqualification.
- Participants must follow the organizer's instructions.
- Ten finalists (five from each group) will be selected based on preliminary round results.
- The finalist list will be announced on the MYF website within three working days after the preliminary round.
Judging Criteria
Judges will evaluate based on speech content, expressive ability, delivery style, and time control.
Registration
- Registration Period: From now until May 8, 2021
- Registration Fee: MOP 30
- Registration Methods:
- Submit the completed form in person at the Macao Youth Federation office along with a copy of relevant documents and the fee.
- Email the completed form and document copies to [email protected], then submit the fee in person before the deadline.
Contact Information
