Recently, the inaugural Lingnan Culture International Communication Video Production Competition, hosted by the Guangdong Higher Education Association International Students Work Committee and the Guangzhou Federation of Social Science Circles, and organized by Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University (Lingnan Culture Multimodal International Communication Social Science Popularization Base), successfully concluded. This event was part of the "Widely Known" Social Science Academy thematic series organized by the Guangzhou Federation of Social Science Circles.
The competition attracted over 70 students from numerous universities across Guangdong province, who submitted a total of 14 entries. These works covered various aspects of Lingnan culture, including traditional crafts, folk customs, historical architecture, and culinary culture, showcasing its charm through unique perspectives and innovative techniques. The competition recognized 14 winning entries across categories including the Grand Prize, First Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize, and Excellence Awards. A team from Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University won the Grand Prize for their work "Cultural Imprints on Palm Leaves: The Art of Xinhui Palm Leaf Fans". Teams from Guangzhou Railway Polytechnic and Lingnan Normal University were awarded First Prizes for their respective works "Where the Heart Settles is Home: Lingnan" and "The Millennial Charm of Oysters Beneath the Qilou Arcades: The Cultural Pulse of Leiyang in Gangcheng".
This event served as a significant occasion to showcase the allure of Lingnan culture and promote international cultural exchange. The successful hosting of the competition not only ignited the enthusiasm of international students in Guangzhou for disseminating Lingnan culture but also built a new bridge for Lingnan culture to reach the global stage. It is believed that in the future, more international students will come to understand, appreciate, and spread Lingnan culture through various means, allowing it to shine even more brilliantly on the world stage.
(Written by: Su Jie, Edited by: Ma Qianmei, Reviewed by: Zhang Yan, Final Approval by: Yu Zhong'en)
