Competition Rules

​1、Originality: All entries must be completed independently by the participant. No submissions of others' works are allowed. Participants may use their own previous competition works.
 

2、Content Restrictions: All entries must not contain obscene, violent, sexual, defamatory, inappropriate, or controversial content. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification without prior notice.
 

3、Personal Data Use: Personal information provided by participants will only be used for competition contact purposes and to distribute competition notifications.
 

​4、Accuracy of Information: Participants must ensure that their personal information is accurate. The organizers will not be responsible for any errors.
 

5、Acceptance of Terms: By submitting their entries, participants agree to all competition terms and conditions. The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant believed to have violated any competition rules, and there will be no appeals process.

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Scoring Criteria

• Creative Concept & Composition Structure: Present a well-organized speech layout with balanced blank segments, proper density and a clear theme. Key topics, structural layers and blank pauses follow classical traditional composition rules. All transitions look natural and follow core speech standards: speaking rhythm, tonal changes, virtual-real balance and orderly arrangement. Young creators may add mild innovation while respecting tradition. All elements focus on the main artistic mood, ensuring complete harmony and strong Chinese cultural features.

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• Visual Language & Artistic Style: Arrange vocal strength, speech tone and presentation texture to fit common speech styles, including narrative, expressive and argumentative speaking, for both solo and group entries. Express soft artistic feelings through natural vocal variations and balanced layout. Keep a unified traditional speech style across the whole work with consistent charm in group collaborative pieces.

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• Speech Technique & Technical Control: Show solid public speaking fundamentals, including correct proportion, steady delivery, clear structure, fine details and proper emotional layering. Maintain stable vocal control and reasonable use of stage time. Group works must keep unified rhythm and neat arrangement. Combine standard traditional skills with personal creativity to raise overall performance quality.

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• Artistic Appeal & Emotional Expression: Blend personal aesthetic taste, cultural understanding and speaking skills into the creation. Touch judges with elegant vocal charm, sincere emotion and fresh youth perspectives. Show unique oriental artistic awareness, create a deep impression, and deliver positive traditional cultural values and rich speech mood.