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Hong Kong Central Library to showcase winning entries of 31st Chinese Poetry Writing Competition (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will stage an exhibition on the winning entries of the 31st Chinese Poetry Writing Competition from tomorrow (October 1) to October 26 at the foyer of the South Entrance of Hong Kong Central Library (HKCL). A roving exhibition will also be held at various public libraries. Members of the public are welcome to visit.

     The HKPL has been organising the Chinese Poetry Writing Competition annually since 1991, with Chinese shi and ci poetry competitions being held in alternate years, to promote proficiency in Chinese language and the appreciation of Chinese literature with rhymes. The 31st Chinese Poetry Writing Competition was the 16th competition for writing Chinese shi poetry and it received an overwhelming response with more than 800 entries.

     The prize presentation was held at HKCL today (September 30). Guests included the Assistant Director of Leisure and Cultural Services (Libraries and Development), Mrs Mary Cheng, and adjudicators Professor Ho Man-wui, Professor Wong Kuan-io and Professor Nicholas Louis Chan.

     For the winners list (Chinese version only), winning entries (Chinese versions only) and exhibition details, please visit the HKPL website at www.hkpl.gov.hk/poetrywriting.
 
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The prize presentation of the 31st Chinese Poetry Writing Competition was held today (September 30) at Hong Kong Central Library. Photo shows the award winners with guests, including (front row, from left) the Chief Librarian (Hong Kong Central Library and Extension Activities), Miss Melinda Lee; the Chief Librarian (Computerisation and Special Duties), Mr Lee Tsz-chun; Professor Ho Man-wui; the Assistant Director of Leisure and Cultural Services (Libraries and Development), Mrs Mary Cheng; Professor Wong Kuan-io and Professor Nicholas Louis Chan.
The exhibition on the winning entries of the 31st Chinese Poetry Writing Competition will be held from tomorrow (October 1) to October 26 at the foyer of the South Entrance of Hong Kong Central Library. A roving exhibition will also be held at various public libraries.