Registration Notice for "The 15th Annual Chinese Creative Culture Competition"-School of General Education

Dear students,

In the splendid spring of the south, we are delighted to announce that the 15th edition of the "Chinese Creative Culture Competition" organized by UIC is now open for registration. Since its inception in 2005, UIC has successfully hosted this competition for fourteen years. With a focus on cultural creativity showcased through stage performances, the competition aims to highlight students' appreciation and understanding of traditional Chinese culture, extending beyond the classroom and encompassing a diverse range of campus performances. In 2024, we are excited to host the 15th Annual Chinese Creative Culture Competition and warmly invite you to participate.

I. Participants:

All students of UIC

II. Competition Process:

Items	Registration	First Round		Rehearsal (for those advanced to finals)	Finals
		Time	Requirements
Stage Performance Contest	April 10-16	April 18-19 (18:00)	Contestants need to revolve around excellent Chinese culture and select materials for a 10-12 minutes performance. We encourage originality and discourage direct adaptations of existing films, TV dramas or theatrical plays.	May 7	May 8 (19:00)
Host Recruitment		April 23 (18:00)	Instructions: Please prepare a bilingual self-introduction (within 1 minute) and a bilingual opening hosting of the creative contest (about 2 minutes, off-script required). Note: Those who advance from the preliminary round will serve as the hosts for the finals of the creative competition.

III. Awards:

The competition will invite internal and external judges to evaluate stage performances. Prizes will include first, second, and third prize, three excellence prizes, as well as best actress and best actor. Winners will receive trophies, certificates, and cash prizes.

Awards	Cash Prize (RMB)
First Prize	2000
Second Prize	1500
Third Prize	1000
Excellent Prize	500
Best Actress	500
Best Actor	500

IV. How to Register:

Contestants are required to fill in the attached registration form and submit it to sge-clcc@uic.edu.cn before 12:00 PM on April 16. Once your registration is successful, we will notify the contact person listed in your registration form about the preliminary round's order, venue, and other relevant information via email.

V. Contact Info:

For further inquiries, please contact the Chinese Language and Culture Center (CLCC) at the School of General Education. Reach out to Ms. YU or Ms. Wang via email at sge-clcc@uic.edu.cn or by phone at 0756-3620368; 0756-3620402.

VI. Other Matters:

The Chinese Language and Culture Centre reserves the right for the final interpretation of this event.

"With the spring breeze returning eastward, it brings blossoms to my branches." The stage is set for the 15th Annual Chinese Creative Culture Competition. Let us come together to appreciate the beautiful scene and witness the blooming of creative talent!

Best regards,

School of General Education-Chinese Language and Culture Centre

Attachment1: Registration Form of Host Recruitment for the "15th Annual Chinese Creative Culture Competition"

Attachment2: Registration Form for the "15th Annual Chinese Creative Culture Competition" Stage Performance Participation