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| Secondary School Korean Culture Drawing Competition (image credit: hk.korean-culture.org) |
Organizer
Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong
Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong
Sponsor
Korean Residents Association Hong Kong Limited
Korean Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
The Peaceful Unification Advisory Council
Korean Women’s Association of Hong Kong
Korean Women’s International Network of Hong Kong
Association of Korean Restaurants in Hong Kong
Korea Tourism Organization (Hong Kong Office)
Support
Hongik Language Education Center
HOW Academy
SungLee Korean Language School
Theme
Korea in My Heart – What comes to mind when you think of Korea?
Eligibility
- Applicants must be attending secondary school in Hong Kong
- NO restriction on nationality
Category
- Junior Secondary (S1-3)
- Senior Secondary (S4-6)
Application Methods
- Submit ① application form* ② participating work to the Reception (6/F) of the Korean Cultural Center; OR
- Mail ① application form ② participating work to the Korean Cultural Center (with the subject line [Apply for Drawing Competition] on the envelope)
*School teachers may collect students’ works and hand in all at once
Address: 6-7F, Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: TUE-SAT 10AM-6PM (closes on Monday, Sunday, and public holidays)
Schedule
- Application Deadline:
31 March 202230 April 2022 - Announcement of winners:
19 April 2022First/second week of May 2022 (via KCCHK’s homepage) - winners will receive an individual email from KCCHK after the announcement
- Exhibition of selected works in KCC: May 2022
- Awards Ceremony: May 2022
- The event will be held offline, details to be announced later
- The event is subject to change according to the latest social distancing guideline
Standards for screening
- Interpretation of the theme (25%)
- Well use of techniques (25%)
- Overall appearance and Artistic composition (25%)
- Creativity and Originality (25%)
Work Requirements
- A3 size (420 x 297mm)
- Must be created in a flat manner, no limit to the verticality
- Computer graphics are not accepted
Awards*
| Junior Secondary | Senior Secondary | |
|---|---|---|
| Champion (1 entry) | Cash Prize HKD 3,000 & Certificate | |
| Runner-up (2 entries) | Cash Prize HKD 2,000 & Certificate | |
| 2nd Runner-up (3 entries) | Cash Prize HKD 1,000 & Certificate | |
| Merit Award (10 entries) | Cash Prize HKD 500 & Certificate | |
* The number of winners and awards are subject to change according to the number and quality of entries in each category.
Inquiries
info@kcchk.kr / 2270-3500
*Please download the application form HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rloAuvL7H3gpSgJcroYoy0wbKWw1XAaH/view
Terms and Conditions
- Applicants ensure that the information provided is true when submitting the application form.
- Applicants confirm that all works submitted are original and will be created entirely themselves. Applicants also confirm that their designs have not yet been seen in public. Applicants understand that the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong will assume no liability for the work they have submitted, accusations of plagiarism, copyright issues, or any intellectual property rights issues related to the entries and work submitted by any third party. The applicants take sole responsibility. Applicants understand that in this case their admission to the competition shall be terminated and any winning titles will be revoked.
- The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong is NOT responsible for the loss or damage to the participating work(s) in transit.
- The number of winners and awards is subject to change according to the number of entries in each category. The decisions of the judges shall be final. Objection and appeal will not be accepted.
- Applicants consents to the use of participating work for non-profit making purposes including but not limited to online and offline promotion activities, exhibitions, production, and distribution by the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong.
- The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong reserves the right to limit, refuse or withdraw any applicant at any stage of the competition if they are found to have violated any of the terms and conditions listed herein.
- Applicants’ personal information will be used solely for the purposes of the competition unless otherwise agreed in advance with the applicant.
- The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong reserves the right to change the content, terms, and conditions of the competition. In the case of any disputes, the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong reserves the right to the final decision.
- Please read through the terms and conditions carefully. By completing the application, the applicant and his/her parents agree to the terms and conditions, as well as the arrangement of the competition.