As China prepares to usher in the Year of the Monkey, Guangdong provincial government invites you monkey around with your camera and share your photos of the province to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Be it the attractive spiral of Canton Tower or the movements of lion dancing and Wing Chun, there are plenty of things in Guangdong to draw inspiration from. So, if you currently live in the province or have Guangdong close to your heart elsewhere, we'd love to see your photo impressions of the province. Big prizes are up for grabs for the most popular photos.
WHAT do you need?
All you need is a photo taken by yourself. It can feature Guangdong traditional art and culture, scenic spots, world heritage sites, outstanding views, landmarks, colorful or modern life in the province, etc. We encourage you to get into the photo too!
WHEN is the deadline for entries?
Midnight on February 29, 2016
HOW do you join the contest?
Photos must be original on your own Facebook or Twitter account. lt is preferred that you do not use filters. And we do not accept videos.
Please remember to @Guangdong, China on Facebook or @iGuangdong on Twitter also with #MyGuangdong tag in your post or tweet so we can follow you. Each post or tweet is counted as one entry, no matter how many pictures with it.
You're allowed to post your pictures using Facebook or Twitter or both. But repeated entries will only be counted once according to which has the most votes.
Winners & prizes?
Winning entries will be judged by how many likes they get on Facebook or favorites on Twitter.
The top three entries on Facebook and on Twitter will all win prizes, making a total of six winners.
First places shall receive an e-coupon worth $80 for either Amazon or Apple Store. Second places win a $50 coupon and the third places win a $30 coupon.
@Guangdong, China and @iGuangdong will contact the winners once the results have been announced on Facebook and Twitter.
SOMETHING MORE you need to know
Participants accept that all awarded works may be exhibited online or for other purposes, including exhibitions and shows.
The participant guarantees that the entries were created independently by the participants themselves, and shall not violate others' rights and interests.
In the event of legal action being taken in response to infringements of the aforementioned rights, the author of the works assumes sole legal responsibilities.
Entrants agree that the contest organizers have the final interpretation of the activity's rules.
Upon contributing, contestants are deemed to be in agreement with and expected to comply with the above provisions.
HOW can you find us?
Any problems you can contact us via @Guangdong, China on Facebook or @iGuangdong on Twitter.
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