2023 UK-China International Photography Winners Announced at Exhibition Launch and Awards Ceremony
A new photography exhibition has opened at the Alliance 91直播 Business School (AMBS) promoting mutual understanding in UK-China relations through focusing on our common humanity.
The (MCI), in partnership with , launched the exhibition on Wednesday 3 May in recognition of the entries from the .
Displayed throughout the entrance at AMBS is a collection of the top 30 entries, accompanied by the bilingual short stories all focused on the theme of 鈥榝amily treasures.鈥�
The competition welcomed several hundred smartphone entries from residents of both the UK and China. The finalists and winners were selected by a judging panel comprised of Prof Michael Wood (University of Manchester), Dr Zhang Hai (Yunnan University), Xiaowen Zhu (ESEA Director), and Dr Bingchun Meng (LSE).
The winning photos were unveiled at the launch event by Greater 91直播 High Sheriff, Gerry Yeung, 91直播 Museum Director, Esme Ward, Creative 91直播 Director, John McAuliffe, and Head of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Manchester, Kate Cambden.
The four main winners announced were:
- UK Winner (拢1000): Corina Andrisan with 鈥�Art is my Treasure鈥�
- China Winner (楼8,888): Zhou Zheng with 鈥�Kitchen Mother鈥�
- UK Runner-up (拢300): Olivia Parsonage with 鈥�Maika鈥檚 Ba鈥檚 Hat鈥�
- China Runner-up (楼2,888): Kaz with 鈥�Hair Shave鈥�
Amongst the special guests attending were broadcaster and author, Professor Michael Wood, returning as a judge for the 5th consecutive year, and Dr Zhang Hai, who joined this year鈥檚 judging panel for the first time. The two judges expertly read heartfelt bilingual letters sent by the UK and China winners, giving voice to their beautiful stories. Head of the School of Arts, Languages, and Cultures at the University of Manchester Thomas Schmidt, and MCI Director, Peter Gries also spoke at the ceremony, with Professor Peter Gries emphasising the heart of the contest:
I was thrilled by the quantity and quality of submissions this year. The 鈥渇amily treasures鈥� theme clearly inspired many people. The submissions revealed what we treasure is not just inanimate objects like heirlooms but includes family members and activities. This year鈥檚 finalists and winners all used image and text to surmount cultural and political divides, celebrating our shared humanity 鈥� particularly important during a difficult year for UK-China relations.
The exhibition is open to visitors at AMBS until May 31. It encourages people to vote for their favourite photo, either in-person or online. The photo receiving the highest number of votes will receive a 拢500 prize alongside the People鈥檚 Choice Award accolade. To view the photos and to vote online, visit the link .