2022 "Why Learn Chinese" Competition

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To generate interest in learning Chinese among American students.

 "What has brought you to wanting to learn Chinese (culture, history, language, etc.)?"  

Open to any middle school and high school student in Washington State 

 An Essay (400-800 words)  on this prompt: 

"What has brought you to wanting to learn Chinese (culture, history, language, etc.)?"
Or:
A video of yourself or your group singing a Chinese song (minimum length 1 min) 

SUBMISSIONS DUE April 17, 2022
Submission is closed.
Questions? president@waace.org

• Limit of one entry per contestant.
• The essay must be original work and presented in either English or Chinese. Judged by certified teachers and professionals looking for superior ideas, messages and content.
• The song doesn’t have to be original.  Songs that are translated from English are allowed. Judges will select winners based on the contestants’ creativity, singing, and language performance. There is no limit to the number of participants in a group. Backing tracks must be instrumental only. Videos with inappropriate content (language, gestures, or subject matter) will disqualify you from the competition. Subtitles are not required but recommended.

Separate prizes for both categories
1st Place: $100 (1 winner)
2nd Place: $80 (3 winners)
3rd Place: $50 (5 winners)

Finalists (top 10%):
Certificate of Excellence

The winners of the competition will be notified by May 8, 2022. The virtual award ceremony will be held in May.