中国，一个美丽友好的国家
China, a land of exquisite beauty and warmth

这里有古老的文明，让你可以深入探索
Invites you to delve into its ancient civilization and discover its secrets.

这里有现代化的生活，让你可以对未来充满遐想
Amidst this nation, modern life thrives, sparking endless dreams of what the future holds.

上海，一座可以阅读的城市
Shanghai, a city that can be read like a book

图书馆、美术馆、剧场、音乐厅……
where libraries, art galleries, theaters, and concert halls

传统与现代和谐共存
narrate stories of harmony between the traditional and the contemporary

白天街道车水马龙
By day, the streets bustle with a ceaseless flow of traffic.

夜晚集市热闹非凡
At night, the markets come alive with extraordinary vibrancy.

不同肤色，面孔，语言汇聚于此
Here, people of different skin colors, faces, and languages converge.

各类世界级文化盛宴纷至沓来
A plethora of world-class cultural feasts unfold in rapid succession

来自全世界的朋友们，如果你喜欢中国，喜欢上海，欢迎分享你的经历与感受
To our friends from across the globe, if you cherish China and adore Shanghai, you‘re welcome to share your experiences and sentiments

让我们了解你对中国全新的认知，以及你对上海的热爱之处
Help us gain fresh perspectives on China and understand your deep affection for Shanghai.

征文对象：
Entrance eligible for:

在上海生活、工作、学习、旅行的外籍人士
Foreigners living, working or traveling in Shanghai, China.

征文要求：投稿作品须和以下主题相关
Contents: Your work should be related to one or more of the following:

1. 你眼中的上海特色，如建筑、人文、生活方式等。
Your impression of the city of Shanghai, such as its architecture, people and style of life;

2. 你与上海的故事，无论你是长期居住在这个城市，还是只是来此旅游。
Your Shanghai story, whether you are an expat living there, or just a traveler;

3. 上海这座城市如何影响或者改变了你的生活？为什么你会想念上海？
How Shanghai affected you or changed your life; What you miss about Shanghai？

4. 你对中国文化及其对世界的影响的相关看法
Your thoughts on Chinese culture and its influence on the world.

注意事项：
Note:

1. 作品语言为英语或中文。
Writing in English or Chinese is preferred;

2. 每篇作品不少于200中文字，或不少于500英文单词。
Each article should be no less than 200 Chinese characters, or 500 English words in length;

3. 提交作品文件必须为doc、docx、txt格式
Only files in .doc, .docx or .txt formats will be accepted;

4. 参赛者必须在2024年8月31日前将稿件发送至邮箱：writingcontest2021@163.com
Entries should be received before August 31,2024 to writingcontest2021@163.com

5. 投稿人承诺所投稿件为原创，并同意主办方将所投稿件用于媒体刊登
By submitting your work, you are deemed to have confirmed that your submission to the Contest is your own original work, and agreed that it can be published in public media at the organizers' discretion.

奖项
Prizes:

一等奖：一名，获6000奖金（人民币）或等值礼品
First prize: One winner will receive 6000 yuan or gift with same value

二等奖：二名，每人将获4000奖金（人民币）或等值礼品
Second prize: Two winners will receive 4000 yuan or gift with same value respectively

三等奖：三名，每人将获2000奖金（人民币）或等值礼品
Third prize: Three winners will receive 2000 yuan or gift with same value respectively

四等奖：若干名，每人将获得纪念品一份
Fourth prize: several winners will win souvenirs

Organizers:

1. 上海市人民对外友好协会 Shanghai People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries

2. 上海市文化和旅游局 Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism

3. 上海图书馆 Shanghai Library

Co-organizer:

上海日报社Shanghai Daily