Competitions

Notice of the 23rd "Chinese-Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students” in India Division

To whom it may concern:

The 23rd "Chinese-Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students-India Division" in 2024 has been initiated. Since the event was held, relevant colleges and educational institutions response positively. It provides a display and learning exchange platform for Indian students learning Chinese, and enhances their understanding of Chinese and Chinese culture.

Two formats of the competition in 2024 which will be taken are Online Pre-selection Round and Offline Finals. The relevant information is hereby notified as follows.

The candidate must be a college student of India, 18-30 years old, Non-Chinese nationality, born and grow up in India. The candidate and his or her parents are not native speakers of Chinese. The global finalist of last “ Chinese Bridge " competition in India is not allowed to participate this year.

Contents of the competition:
(1) Online Keynote Speech. Decide your own topic by yourself with the theme of "One World, One Family"(within 5 minutes); (2) All contestants are required to submit a video of their Chinese cultural skills in advance, Including Chinese singing and dancing, traditional musical instruments, opera, calligraphy, painting, martial arts, cooking and other talent shows.

3.2 Finals and Award Ceremony—To select the candidates for global finals

Contents of the competition: (1) Keynote Speech. Decide your own topic by yourself with the theme of "One World, One Family" (within 5 minutes); (2) Knowledge quiz and buzzer round regarding China; (3) Live Chinese cultural skills performance: including Chinese singing and dancing, traditional musical instruments, opera, calligraphy, painting, martial arts, cooking and other talent shows.

4.1 Registration: Please send back the registration form to contact@indiachinaacademy.com before 29 April 2024. (Form attached)

4.2 Students participating in the online pre-selection round should submit their videos of Chinese cultural skills to the mail contact@indiachinaacademy.com before 6 May 2024. Students are required to take horizontal screen shooting, no more than 300M, time 3-6 minutes.

4.3 ZOOM online speech will be conducted on 11-12 May 2024. Total score will be calculated based on content of speech and demonstration of artistic skill of the participants, then names of finalists will be announced.

4.4 On June 6 (tentative), the Finals and Award Ceremony will be held in Delhi.

The top 7 outstanding contestants in the pre-selection will be shortlisted for the finals according to the total scores. The organizing committee will provide round-trip travel tickets to Delhi for the contestants from other places and provide accommodation with food during the final competition. All students who participated in the Pre-selection will receive nice souvenirs after finals.

In the finals, there will be one Grand Prize, 1 First Prize, 2 second Prizes and 3 third Prizes, and certificates and prizes will be awarded.



The committee will recommend Grand Prize winner in the finals to go to China to participate in the global finals, the first prize winner go to China to observe the competition. Organizing committee will assist in handling matters for going to China. If student win a global award, you will be rewarded generously.

All award-winning contestants will be recommended to apply for relevant scholarships to study in China.

Call for Video Submissions: International Chinese language day 2024

The "Outfit Transformation Show" and "Taste the World" video submission events are now inviting Chinese culture enthusiasts worldwide to share their vibrant stories in Chinese about local or traditional Chinese attire and culinary culture through video presentations. Hosted by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation in collaboration with ChinesePlus, these events are in celebration of the upcoming International Chinese Language Day (April 19).

Eligibility requirements
1. Chinese language learners, Chinese culture enthusiasts, and Chinese teachers from around the globe;
2. Non-native Chinese speakers and non-Chinese nationals;
3. Minors with guardian consent.

Video guidelines
1. Participants of the "Outfit Transformation Show:  A Fusion of Fashion and Heritage" event can wear their favorite traditional costumes, whether they are from China or their home country. They can model their outfits in front of landmarks while providing descriptions in Chinese. To add an engaging element, participants should start in everyday clothing and then transform into their traditional attire, showcasing shots before and after changing clothing. For the "Taste the World: A Culinary Adventure" event, participants can either prepare their own dishes or savor the flavors at a local specialty restaurant, all while introducing the food in Chinese.
2. Videos can feature one or more participants, with no limits on the form of expression. Participants should be non-native Chinese speakers and non-Chinese nationals.
3. Use a horizontal screen orientation and professional equipment (phone, tripod, stabilizer) for optimal quality.
4. Submit MP4 HD videos (1920×1080 resolution) about three minutes in length, with Chinese and English subtitles (Chinese above English) occupying no more than 1/4 of the screen. When shooting night scenes, choose a well-lit location to ensure that your video comes out clear and vibrant.
5. Introduce yourself in Chinese, stating your name, nationality, location, and length of time studying Chinese, and end with a blessing in Chinese.
6. Ensure no third-party logos are visible.
7. Content must be original, truthful, and thematically relevant.

Submission details
Submit your video online from April 8 to April 30 (Beijing time) to https://shipinzhengji.chineseplus.net. Each person is limited to two original works.

Awards and prizes

Awards
Outstanding Video Production Award (20 recipients per event): Winners will be determined based on a combination of judges' scores and online voting.
Outstanding Instructor Award (20 recipients per event): Presented to the instructors of the winning video productions.
Outstanding Event Participation Award (20 recipients per event): Awarded to organizations or groups with the highest number of participating entries and outstanding works.

Prizes
Outstanding Video Production Award winners will receive a certificate of recognition and unique Chinese cultural merchandise.
Outstanding Instructor Award winners will receive a certificate of recognition and unique Chinese cultural merchandise.
Outstanding Event Participation Award winners will receive a certificate of recognition.
Please note that all participants who submit a video will receive a digital certificate of participation.

Prize gallery. [Photo/Center for Language Education and Cooperation & ChinesePlus]

Rights and interests

1. The participant must own the copyright of the submitted video work(s).

2. The participant shall be responsible for any legal issues related to reputation, copyright, portrait rights, etc., and declare that the work does not infringe on the copyright of third parties and other related legal rights.

3. The participant agrees to the editing of the work by the sponsor.

4. The sponsor reserves the right to reuse the video work for publication, exhibition, demonstration, and other purposes with no additional payment.

Contact: contact@indiachinaacademy.com