Event Purpose

Macau is a harmonious fusion of Chinese and Western cultures, rich in historical heritage and cultural relics that record the city's past and transformation, while showcasing its cultural atmosphere and the lifestyle of its citizens. To encourage residents to learn about the city's history and culture, and to shape the charm of its neighborhoods from multiple perspectives, the "Strolling Macau Streets" Cultural Walking Route Design Competition is specially organized. It allows citizens to integrate their feelings into design, sharing and showcasing Macau's unique neighborhoods and street footprints through the competition.

Eligibility

All Macau residents are eligible to enter. Participants can compete individually or in teams of up to four people.

Competition Format

Participants must use themes related to Macau (including the Macau Peninsula, Taipa, and Coloane), such as events, objects, or people, to creatively design a cultural walking route for the city's streets, buildings, or attractions. The route should best showcase local historical changes, neighborhood charm, or humanistic sentiments.

Judging Criteria

Entries will be judged based on overall route planning, creativity of the route, presentation of the theme, and accuracy of knowledge.

Submission Requirements

1. Participants must create a subtitle for their designed route, e.g., Strolling Macau Streets – [Subtitle].
2. The proposed route must include no fewer than six and no more than twelve stops, which must align with the content of the subtitle.
3. The tour duration of the route must not exceed three hours. Participants must specify the total route and estimated walking time between stops in their submission.
4. Participants must include the following written materials in their submission, supported by relevant images:
   • Route Concept: At least 1,500 words.
   • Route Features: Approximately 1,000 words, must include a route map.
   • Stop Introductions: (Per stop) Approximately 500 words, must include three related images, each with a caption of about 30 words below it.
5. The judging panel will select ten outstanding entries for the final round. Selected participants must give a presentation of no more than 15 minutes to the panel. Details will be announced later.

Prizes

• Champion (1): Trophy + MOP 8,000.
• First Runner-up (1): Trophy + MOP 5,000.
• Second Runner-up (1): Trophy + MOP 3,000.
• Merit Awards (5): Commemorative plaque + MOP 1,000 each.

Judging Panel

Appointed by the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM).

Key Details

• Application Period: March 1 – May 10, 2013
• Inquiry Phone: 8394 3776 / 8988 4000

Submission Instructions

• Format: Submissions must be in triplicate, in A4-sized hard copy. Participants must also burn all data onto a CD or DVD (documents in Microsoft Word format, images in JPG or TIFF format) and submit it together with the hard copy.
• Number of Entries: Unlimited.
• Identification: The application form and submission (hard copy and disc) must be sealed in an envelope. Write "'Strolling Macau Streets' Cultural Walking Route Design Competition" on the cover. Only one set of competition materials per envelope.
• Deadline: May 10, 2013
• Drop-off Locations:
  1. IACM Cultural Facilities Division (Address: Room A, 11/F, Nam Tong Commercial Building, No. 517 Avenida da Praia Grande)
  2. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Municipal Park Wong Ieng Kuan Library
  3. Jardim de Montanha Russa Wong Ieng Kuan Library
  4. Hac Sa Wan Park Wong Ieng Kuan Library
  5. Ho Yin Garden Library
  6. Hoi Pong Library
  7. Taipa Wong Ieng Kuan Library
  8. Macau Story House (Address: G/F, Edf. Seng Va, No. 6A Rua Nova da Guia, Bairro Horta da Mitra)

Source: http://www.iacm.gov.mo/c/activity/detail/ffb41777-5052-40b5-83a9-6cfa1d45a47a,museum