PURPOSE
To encourage cultural exchanges and promote linguistic diversity
THEME
Linguistic Lenses: Where Words Paint the World
Description: "Language" serves as the bridge of communication, while "photography" acts as the visual tongue. In this contest, we record everything of the world through camera lenses, weaving diverse narratives with visual imagery. Language paints our world in vivid hues, photography freezes ephemeral moments into eternity. Each photos embodies unique expression, and every picture conducts silent dialogues.
SUBMISSION DUE
July 31st, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS
September 30th, 2025
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
First fill out the attached entry form, and then send the form and works of the contestant(s) as attachments to gafsu@bfsu.edu.cn before the submission due.
ELIGIBILITY
Professors and students from GAFSU Member Universities.
Each contestant can submit no more than 2 photos, and can be awarded only 1 prize, even if both photos are selected.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE PHOTOS
Images shall be larger than 3400* 2400 pixels;
File size shall be over 3 megabytes but less than 10 megabytes.
Format for the file name:
contestant's full name-title of the photo-where the photo was taken-contestant's university
e.g.: Amy Young-Chinese Calligraphy-Beijing, China-BFSU
PRIZES & PRIVILEGES
Grand Prize: 1 awardee
Award of Excellence: 2-4 awardees
Award of Special Selection: 3-5 awardees
Award of Selection: 5-10 awardees
All winners will receive a certificate, and their works will be posted in the GAFSU Newsletter and exhibited offline.
