About the Contest
Calling all comic creators! The "There Is A Story" contest invites you to create a short, four-panel comic story. Your story must feature the three official ambassadors of the Hong Kung Night Market: "Brother Chu," "Shi Zai," and "Uncle Wu."
Prizes
Winning entries will be selected based on public voting on the official website. The top entries will be showcased and receive fantastic prizes in the form of shopping vouchers.
- Champion (1 winner): MOP $3,000 voucher
- 1st Runner-up (1 winner): MOP $2,000 voucher
- 2nd Runner-up (1 winner): MOP $1,000 voucher
- Merit Awards (7 winners): MOP $500 voucher each
Key Dates & Submission
- Submission Period: August 15 – September 7, 2020
- Monday to Friday: 10:00–13:00, 14:00–19:00
- Saturday: 10:00–14:00
- Public Voting Period: September 9 – 23, 2020
- Awards Ceremony & Exhibition: September 27, 2020
- Location: Largo do Pagode do Hong Kung (Hong Kung Temple Square)
How to Submit
Entries must be submitted in person or by mail to:
Macao SME Support Centre
Shop A, Ground Floor, Wo Fat Building, No. 37A Rua da Palha
Required with Submission:
- Participant's personal details (name, phone number)
- Title of the work
- A short introduction to the work (not exceeding 100 words)
Entry Requirements
- The comic must align with the contest theme and convey a positive message.
- It must be presented as a four-panel comic. Text in Chinese or English can be added to enhance the theme.
- All entries must be the original work of the participant and must not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights.
- Entries must not have been previously published, exhibited, or entered into other competitions.
- Entries can be hand-drawn or digitally created (black & white or color).
- Hand-drawn: Tools are unrestricted. Paper must be white and A3 size.
- Digital Art: Final print must be A3 size.
- Entries must not contravene any applicable laws or regulations.
- The organizer reserves the right to reject any entry that does not meet the specified requirements.
