2024 Global Youth Design Contest on Chinese Characters Themed"Guiyang in Characters"Successfully Concluded

GUIYANG, China,Dec. 26, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- To fully implement the spirit of"carrying forwardChina'scultural heritage"and"promoting the creative transformation and innovative development of fine traditional Chinese culture", the 2024 Global Youth Design Contest on Chinese Characters Themed"Guiyangin Characters", organized by the Publicity Department of the CPC Guiyang Municipal Committee and hosted bywww.huanqiu.com, has successfully concluded on Dec.16. The contest drew thousands of teenagers from bothChinaand abroad, who used cultural empowerment and innovative designs of Chinese characters to narrate and promoteGuiyang.

At the"Colorful Guizhou • Literary Plateau"Farming and Reading Event, 59 outstanding works from 26 countries, along with 21 representative pieces from various countries and regions, were showcased. According to the organizing committee of the Global Youth Design Contest on Chinese Characters,"This exhibition serves as both a lasting commemoration of the event and a report to all those who care about the inheritance and promotion ofGuiyangand Chinese culture."

In their submissions, the teenagers selected Chinese characters or phrases they believed best representedGuiyangand reimagined them through innovative designs. Outstanding designs incorporatedGuiyang'siconic architecture and cultural landmarks into Chinese characters to present the city's urban landscape and historical culture. Some works spotlightedGuiyang'sdistinctive cuisine, offering a glimpse into the vibrant and diverse local culinary culture. Some other designs drew inspiration from martial arts villages inGuizhouand featured dragon motifs to symbolize the depth and vitality ofGuizhouculture.

Saison fromTajikistanwas among the participants in this year's Global Youth Design Contest on Chinese Characters. Speaking about his design of the Chinese characters, he shared that his design sought to merge the beauty of Chinese characters with the charm ofGuiyang."Guiyangis a captivating place, known for its beautiful scenery, delicious food, and diverse ethnic minorities. I tried to incorporate the beauty ofGuiyanginto my Chinese character design, hoping to convey the city's charm and the wonders of Chinese characters through my work."

The contest officially opened for submissions onSeptember 30. In an effort to boost public engagement and participation, a"cheerleading campaign"was organized for shortlisted works fromNovember 22 to 29. Following expert reviews, 80 outstanding works were ultimately selected for public exhibition.

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