May 20th, 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Timor-Leste. In order to deepen the traditional companionship between two countries, tell the story of exchanges between two countries and carry forward the friendship between the two peoples, the Chinese Embassy in Timor-Leste is going to hold an essay, photography and video contest. The requirements are as follows:
1. Theme
On the theme of the 20th anniversary of the Sino-Timorese diplomatic relations, you can tell the touching stories, characters and scenes of cooperation between China and Timor-Leste by essay, picture, video and other forms. With entry points “My Chinese story” and so on, you could share your thoughts on traditional friendship between the two countries, reflect the positive changes that friendly cooperation between China and Timor-Leste has brought to the people of the two countries, especially for Timorese.
2. Participants
This event is open to all Chinese and Timorese. You can participate individually or in groups.
3. Requirements
(1) Please choose the angle according to the requested theme and draw up the title by yourself.
I. There is no restriction on the type of essay, writing in Chinese or English. If necessary, photos can be attached.
II. The photography entries can be in color, or black and white, with short explanation (including the author's name, the title, the shooting time, the background introduction, etc.). The entries require the image to be real and can be appropriately dimmable and colored, but not be synthesized, added or substantially changed color.
III. Video can be shot by camera, mobile phone and other means, or can be shot by aerial photography. Style includes, but not limited to plot, record, long shot, etc. The duration should be within 30 seconds to 3 minutes, and the size compression should be controlled within 500M (except for special circumstances).
(2) The entries must be original, are not published in newspapers, online and other media. Don't submit more than one manuscript and plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
4. Submission
(1) The entries shall be submitted electronically to designated email: tlchinaconsul@gmail.com. Video files can be uploaded to network disk and provide the download link.
(2) Please mark the subject of the email for submission. The title or body should leave the information of the name, organization and contact number of the author.
(3) Deadline of submission: from the date of this notice to March 31, 2022.
5. Selection
In line with the principle of "fairness, impartiality and openness", the Chinese Embassy in Timor-Leste will evaluate the entries.
Excellent entries will be published on the Embassy's official website, WeChat and Facebook, and may be shared to other media as appropriate.
6. Awards
According to final submitted entries, there will be First, Second, Third awards and several excellent organization awards, with certificate.
7. Others
Entries that violate the requirements of this Notification (such as irrelevant topics, late submission, etc.) are ineligible to participate. The Embassy reserves the right of final interpretation and all other relevant legal rights.
Welcome to follow the official website, WeChat, Facebook and other media platforms of the Chinese Embassy in Timor-Leste, we will keep you updated on the progress of the contest.
Chinese Embassy in Timor-Leste
February 12, 2022