On the morning of May 6, the prize-awarding ceremony of “Bauing Cup • International Painting, Calligraphy and Seal Innovation Competition” was held in the Guangdong Art Institute. After rounds of selection, 92 competitors coming from Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, China, Macao, China, Taiwan, China, the United States, Indonesia, and other countries and regions won the award. 

“Bauing Cup • International Painting, Calligraphy and Seal Innovation Competition” was an international cultural competition held jointly by Bauing Group as well as Guangdong Radio and Television Station in 2015, and was undertaken by the “Culture of the Pearl River” program in the Pearl River Channel of Guangdong Radio and Television Station and Indonesia International Daily News, which has been designed for promoting the wave of painting, calligraphy and seal in the whole society, and the inheritance and development of excellent traditional Chinese culture. 

In April 2015, the opening ceremony of “Bauing Cup • Painting, Calligraphy and Seal Innovation Competition” was held at the Guangdong Radio and Television Station. Later, the competition successively received large numbers of contributions sent by the fans of painting, calligraphy and seal coming from various regions of China (such as Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, etc.), the United States, Indonesia, etc. After the deadline, 20 famous calligraphers, painters and engravers coming from Beijing, Zhejiang, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Guangdong province strictly performed the preliminary and final assessment to the entries. There were a total of 92 pieces of award-winning and selected works in three categories of traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy and seal cutting. Various kinds of awards and bonuses have been distributed to the corresponding winners so far.

Wu Yan, host of Guangdong Radio and Television Station, presided over the awards ceremony.

President of Painting and Calligraphy Academy of Guangdong Radio and Television Station Cai Zhaobo made a speech.   

The awards ceremony was presided over by Wu Yan, host of Guangdong Radio and Television Station. Cai Zhaobo, former deputy channel controller of Guangdong Radio and Television Main Station, president of Painting and Calligraphy Academy of Guangdong Radio and Television Station, vice chairman of Calligraphers Association of Guangdong Province, and member of Xiling Society of Seal Arts, made a speech on behalf of the organizer. He said, “Culture is not only the national flesh and blood, but also the spiritual home of the social masses. I appreciate the hard work of the competition and jury teams, thank our partner Bauing Group for jointly creating the great events, and offer my congratulations on various prize-winning fans of painting, calligraphy and seal. This is an era of cultural development, and is also the best era to fulfill our dreams. The painting and calligraphy creators shall devote themselves to improving the mass aesthetic taste. The literary and artistic creation shall service the public to the greatest extent.”

 Vice chairman of Chinese Artists Association Xu Qinsong made a speech.   

Xu Qinsong, vice chairman of Chinese Artists Association, chairman of Guangdong Federation of Literary and Art Circles, chairman of Guangdong Artists Association, president of Guangdong Art Institute, and famous painter, said in the speech, “The competition is gratifying. It can be seen from the competition results that young successors grow up faster, which indicates that the reserve forces of painting, calligraphy and seal are abundant. We shall have more confidence in the literature and art. Nowadays, the society shall cultivate more young and middle-aged artists. However, this kind of promotion is definitely not only be borne by various kinds of organizations, such as Federation of Literary and Art Circles, associations, etc. It is also necessary for the social forces to take part in the promotion, especially the enterprises and media playing irreplaceable roles in the promotion. Various kinds of forces shall make efforts together to let the inheritance of literature and art become a kind of public behavior. If Guangdong province has the above-mentioned force, it can be more confident in the culture.”

 President of Indonesia International Daily News Ted Sioeng made a speech.

Ted Sioeng, president of Indonesia International Daily News, expressed warm congratulations to the success of the competition. He said in the speech, “I appreciate that the international fans of painting, calligraphy and seal actively took part in the competition. This competition has integrated the entries from various countries and regions, which is of great significance. I hope that all the global overseas Chinese and Chinese culture enthusiasts can take part in the competitions held in the similar activities in the future. Furthermore, I expect the people all over the world to learn Chinese painting and calligraphy, and to carry forward the Chinese culture.”

 Director of Seal Cutting Creative Laboratory of Xiling Society of Seal Arts Yu Zheng made a speech.

Yu Zheng, director of Seal Cutting Creative Laboratory of Xiling Society of Seal Arts, president of Zhejiang Seal Cutting Research Institute, and researcher of the Painting and Calligraphy Academy of Central Research Institute of Culture and History, said in the speech on behalf of jury, “I appreciate the active participation of all the authors. As a judge, I felt that the artistic works are widely recognized by all sectors of society throughout the competition, which has endowed more abundant connotation and realistic significance to the artistic works. Especially that Guangdong Radio and Television Station makes efforts along with the Indonesia International Daily News in this activity, which has played an important role in carrying forward the essence of traditional painting, calligraphy and seal. The organizer Shenzhen Bauing Group has internally absorbed the Chinese traditional culture, and has placed the traditional culture on the critical position in the enterprise cultural construction. Furthermore, Bauing Group has also established the Bauing Art Gallery, which has developed the enterprise cultural construction to the extreme.”

 Vice president of Bauing Group Gu Pu made a speech.

Gu Pu, vice president of Bauing Group, expressed his gratitude to the attention and support of all the people at first, and then congratulated all the winners. He said, “It was not a temporary decision for Bauing Group to host this competition. People often asked the following question: As a listed company in the building decoration industry, why does Bauing Group constantly host culture lectures, ‘Bauing Cup’ International Printing, Calligraphy and Seal Competitions, and Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Invitational Exhibitions of Indonesia Baoing Group? The answer is very simple. It is because of the yin and yang, positive and negative thoughts.” Vice president Gu Pu also said that, “My grandfather once said, ‘If you want to cultivate a piece of fertile land, you will have to nourish your heart; and the more books you read, the richer your innermost being will be.’ Simply speaking, industries can help you make a living, while culture can nourish your heart. If you have no industries, you do not have enough power to benefit the society; if you do not nourish your heart, you will be easily possessed by the Devil. The good news is that so many fans have actively participated in the ‘Bauing Cup’ International Painting, Calligraphy and Seal Competitions, and the competitions are particularly supported and affirmed by the celebrities in the cultural circles. Furthermore, Guangdong Radio and Television Station has also attached a great importance to the above-mentioned competitions, which indicates that positive energies will always be the mainstream of Chinese society! Bauing Group will make efforts to realize self-cultivation with all of you, and we will always be on the way.” 

Prize Presentation 

On the awards ceremony held afterwards, the award presenters not only issued certificates and distributed bonuses, but also gave remarkable comments over the works. Besides obtaining certificates and bonuses, the first and second prize winners will also be employed as distinguished calligraphers, painters and engravers of the Painting and Calligraphy Academy of Guangdong Radio and Television Station. Furthermore, the “Culture of the Pearl River” program of Guangdong Radio and Television Station will also produce special TV programs for the authors whose works had the honor to win the first prize. 

First Prize for Traditional Chinese Painting 

Xu Qinsong, vice chairman of Chinese Artists Association, presented the first prize for traditional Chinese painting to Mr. Du Qiang (his daughter accepted the award on behalf of her father).   

First Prize for Painting and Calligraphy 

Li Yuandong, member of the Running Script Committee of Chinese Calligraphers Association, and director of Chinese Calligraphers Association, presented the first prize for calligraphy to Lin Wen.

Second Prize for Seal Cutting (the first prize is in vacancy) 

  Yu Zheng, director of Seal Cutting Creative Laboratory of Xiling Society of Seal Arts, and president of Zhejiang Seal Cutting Research Institute, presented the second prize for seal cutting to Chen Junguang.

Cai Zhaobo, president of Painting and Calligraphy Academy of Guangdong Radio and Television Station, and vice chairman of Calligraphers Association of Guangdong Province, presented the second prize for seal cutting to Zhu Xiaopeng.

Second Prize for Painting and Calligraphy 

Zhou Guocheng, former vice chairman of Calligraphers Association of Guangdong Province, chairman of Guangzhou Municipal Artist Association, and director of Xiling Society of Seal Arts, presented the second prize for calligraphy to Cheng Xiaohai. Gu Pu, vice president of Bauing Group, presented the second prize for calligraphy to Huang Junjun.   

Second Prize for Traditional Chinese Painting 

Fang Chuxiong, standing director of Chinese Painting Institute, and professor of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, presented the second prize for traditional Chinese painting to Ma Shengchao. Lu Xiaogen, director of Guangdong Artists Association, and president of Guangzhou University Sontian College, presented the second prize for traditional Chinese painting to Li Guokai. 

Third Prize for Seal Cutting 

Sang Jianhua, director of Xiling Society of Seal Arts, deputy secretary general of the Seal Cutting Professional Committee of Chinese Calligraphers Association, and researcher of Chinese Seal Cutting Art Academy; Huang Changming, deputy director of Taiwan Society of Seal Arts, member of Xiling Society of Seal Arts, and part-time associate professor in the Painting and Calligraphy Department of Chang Jung Christian University; Liang Xiaozhuang, bureau member of Calligraphers Association of Guangdong Province, and member of Xiling Society of Seal Arts; and Li Ping, member of Xiling Society of Seal Arts, and chief editor of Chinese Seal Cutting Net, presented the third prize for seal cutting to Huang Jianglong, Cai Denggao, Zhou Xia, and Guo Yidong.

Third Prize for Calligraphy 

Ted Sioeng, president of International Daily News; Pan Minggao, assessor responsible for the entry and exit of national cultural relics, and member of Cultural Relics Identification Committee of Guangdong Province; Yan Junyun, director of the Painting and Calligraphy Art Council of Guangdong Lingnan Culture and Arts Promotion Foundation, standing vice president of Canton Arts Chamber of Commerce, and director of the Painting and Calligraphy Art Council; Fan Chunqi, vice chairman of the Executive Committee of Chinese Calligraphers Association of Hong Kong, chief editor of Hong Kong Painting and Calligraphy Newspaper , and chief editor of the Hong Kong Calligraphy magazine; and Lin Jianping, chief inspector of the Pearl River Channel of Guangdong Radio and Television Station, presented the third prize for calligraphy to Zhang Qian, He Gaihua, Zhu Dingrong, Li Zhiyuan, and Cao Duanyang.

Third Prize for Traditional Chinese Painting 

Mr. Guo Maoyuan, member of Xiling Society of Seal Arts, and honorary president of Chinese Calligraphy Association in Guangdong; Hu Lanping, chairman of the board of supervisors of Bauing Group; and Chen Guangwen, chief inspector of the Pearl River Channel of Guangdong Radio and Television Station, presented the third prize for traditional Chinese painting to Huang Yongyin, Tan Li, and Huang Yicheng. 

20 pieces of works created by judges and 92 pieces of prize-winning works were also synchronously displayed on the awards ceremony. From May 6 to 11, these excellent works of painting, calligraphy and seal will continue to be displayed in the Guangdong Art Institute. After the exhibition, all the works will be collected in the Shenzhen Bauing Art Gallery.         

In the meantime, all the works created by judges and entries are collected in the Joyful Painting – Work Collection of “Bauing Cup” Painting, Calligraphy and Seal Innovation Competition , which has been collected and published by Xiling Seal Engraver’s Society Publishing House.

Site of Painting Exhibition 

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