A cultural communication activity held by the Information Office of Beijing Municipal Government, “100 Reasons To Love Beijing” is aiming at collecting theme-based short videos from foreigners who have an affinity for Beijing, showcasing the real image of the metropolis through the unique perspectives and diverse cultural backgrounds of foreigners. This year marks the fourth session of the competition.
With the theme of “In Beijing — 100 Reasons To Love Beijing”, this year’s competition is open to foreigners around the world. Short videos can be works filmed by foreigners, as well as works featuring foreigners as the main characters. The organizers hope to allow more foreign friends to hear, touch, and experience Beijing through the event.
In addition to the continuation of the previous three years, the 2023 session includes a cartoon and illustration competition. The outstanding works will be exhibited at the awards ceremony.
A total of 100 outstanding short videos and 100 distinguished cartoons and illustrations will be selected from all the works submitted. A collection is to be released on various social platforms.