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The winners of the open category and the student category of the 22nd Chinese Poetry Writing Competition have both used elegant ci poetry to express their feelings on scenery.
Mr Huang Yee-chow and Mr Law Kwong-fai, a student from the Hong Kong Baptist University, were awarded the First Prize in the open category and student category respectively for their outstanding works.
Other winning works featured a wide range of topics including the writers' impressions after visiting the Lion Rock and Wing Lee Street and their feelings regarding old photos.
Speaking at the prize presentation ceremony held today (September 20) at the Hong Kong Central Library (HKCL), the Assistant Director of Leisure and Cultural Services (Libraries and Development), Mr Lee Yuk-man, pointed out that classical Chinese poetry has received high praise over thousands of years for its refined words and exquisite rhythm.
He said that classical Chinese poetry is not simply an ancient genre, but is also well suited to writing and expressing one's feelings in modern times.
Since 1991, the annual competition has been organised every year to promote proficiency in Chinese language and appreciation of rhyming Chinese literature. This is the eleventh time for participants to showcase their literary talent with ci poetry.
The adjudicators for this year's competition were Professor Ho Man-wui, Professor Chow Sik-fuk, Professor Chan Chi-ching, Professor Wong Kwan-io and Professor Lau Wai-lam.
More than 600 entries were received in the competition. Participants showcased their creativity with topics ranging from descriptions of nature and day-to-day life to those concerning personal feelings. The competition has been well received in the community after years of promotion.
The competition consisted of the student category and the open category, each with a First Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize, five Merit Prizes and two Special Prizes. The winners' lists are as follows:
Student Category:
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First Prize Law Kwong-fai
Hong Kong Baptist University
Second Prize Lau Yik-hong
Hong Kong Baptist University
Third Prize To Ka-yin
Hong Kong University of Science
and Technology
Merit Prizes Man Yu-ching
Chi Hai College of Higher Education
Tang Yang-fan
Hong Kong Baptist University
Wai Yui
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Wong Chiu
Hong Kong Baptist University
Yiu Sum-ping
Carmel Secondary School
Special Prizes Cheung Sui-fan
Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Lai Chi-fung
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Open Category:
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First Prize Huang Yee-chow
Second Prize Li Ngai-ming
Third Prize Jiao Lei
Merit Prizes Fong Fu-wing
Ng Sek-chun
Poon Siu-mang
Yim Wai
Yuen Shui-cheong
Special Prizes Sze Kau-lung
Tsang Heung-sun
The 22nd Chinese Poetry Writing Competition's winning works are now on display until October 28 at the Foyer on the ground floor of the HKCL. A roving exhibition will be held at various public libraries starting from next month. The winning entries will also be uploaded to the HKPL's website at www.hkpl.gov.hk/english/ext_act/ext_act_lac/ext_act_lac_cpwc/ext_act_lac_cpwc.html for public viewing.
Ends/Thursday, September 20, 2012
Issued at HKT 19:50
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