202 5 PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST “ DISCOV ER ING MACAU AND HENGQIN ” CONTEST RULES Organize r : International Institute of Macau (IIM) Co - organizer : Macao Digital Photography Association (MDPA) Macao Heritage Ambassadors Association (MHAA) Halftone — Macao Photographic Association Macau Cable TV Collaboration : Macanese Youth Association (AJM) Language Exchange & Culture Promotion Association (LECPA) Macau Central Leo Club Sponsorship : Macao Foundation Objective: Defending firmly the uniqueness of Maca o , aiming to reinforce the sense of belonging, and promoting the identity concept based on the historic and cultural values of Macao The IIM is launching this photo c ontest aims to stimulate the participants ’ knowledge, especially young people, Macao heritage (tangible and intangible) , its variety and the cultural traditions of Macao , but also about the attractions of Guangdong - Macao In - Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. Categories : The Contest is divided into two categories : ► Maca o Resident category: to all holders of the Maca o Resident ID card (permanent and non - permanent). ► General category: to all participant beyond the Maca o Resident ID card. Requirements related to Work: 1. The presented photos must be the latest works , between the period of Septembe r 202 4 and Septembe r 202 5 ; 2. U p to maximum of 5 works per author ; 3. T he works must be submitted in a digital format with a resolution of not less than 2 megapixels and in JPEG file ; 4. T he presented photos must be original creation , not previously published or awarded , and not submitted before to IIM ; 5. I t is allowed to use digital montages that lead the photos to have change, you can diversify in creativity (using different options in setting the camera, lenses and even aerial photography through drones or other electronic equipment); 6. T he photo identification format should be : Work No. _ Name of the participant _ Title of work ( F or example : 1_Chan Sio Meng_ I love Maca o ) 7. Works will be evaluated in four subsections: ► Built Heritage; ► Intangible c ultural h eritage; ► Traditions , c ustoms , f estivities , r eligious; ► Photography with digital creativity or o ther events ; ► A ttractions of Guangdong - Macao In - Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. Deadline: 2 6 Septemb e r 202 5 Forms of delivery : Form 1: Participants can fill in the online registration form and submit their work(s) : Form 2: Participants can deliver all the documents below in a closed envelope, with the mentioned elements that include the following words written outside in English “IIM PHOTOGRAPHY CO NTEST ” : ► A pplication form (download at IIM website) ; ► CD or USB, containing the works of the contest ; ► A copy of Macao Resident ID card or other identification document ; ► For participants under the age of 18 years o ld , it is necessary to attach a Declaration by the respective guardian of the minor and his /her Macao Resident ID card (BIR) or other identification document copy Delivery locations (Delivered in the following locations, until 2 6 September 202 5 ) : ► International Institute of Macau (Edifício Vénus Court, Rua de Berlim, n. 204, 2 º andar , NAPE) ; ► Macao Digital Photography Association (Rua de Santa Clara n.7, Edif. Ribeiro, 13 º A) ; ► Macao Heritage Ambassadors Association ( Rua do Barão, no. 10, Edifício Tai Heng, loja J, Mezanino, Sala A, Macau, China ) ; ► Foto Fantastic (Rua da Palha n.1A); ► GD Pixels Lda. ( Rua Almirante Costa Cabral No. 32, Edf. Iao Tak, loja B ); ► Digital Hang Seng (Rua Nova da Areia No.331 R/C ED. Kam Hoi San BL 1 B Macau); ► Digital Hang Seng (Rua de Nam Keng No.93 R/C ED.Lei Seng AI Taipa). Awards: 1. The criteria of evaluation by the nominated panel, for the selection of the award participants, must refer to the articles of this regulation ; 2. The photography’s of the contest will be classified, in each of the categories , if the panel of judges deems appropriate to do so ; 3. Each category will have 1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes, five honorable mentions and a Special prize of work presented by member of the Macao Digital Photography Association: ► 1 st prize : Certificate, trophy and amount of MOP5 , 000 .00 ► 2 nd prize : Certificate, trophy and amount of MOP3 , 000 .00 ► 3 rd prize : Certificate, trophy and amount of MOP2 , 000 .00 ► Honorable mentions : Certificate, medals and amount of MOP500 .00 ► Special prize of work presented by member of AFDM : prize in the amount of MOP1 , 000 .00 4. All participants can request a certificate of participation, and certificates will be distributed to all winners. P anel of judges : The panel of judges will be constituted by a minimum of five elements, to be nominated by the organized and c o - organize d entities. Contest rules: 1. By participating in the competition, the participants expressly authorize IIM to exhibit their works, as well as to engage in their promotion and reproduction, in editions, publications, exhibitions, posters, internet and other material, and which they assume responsibility for the copyrights, the image and reputation of the content of the works in question ; 2. After submitting the Application Form, the participant fully agrees to the rules of this contest; 3. The lack of any element or the non - compliance of any of the abovementioned items of this regulation, can cause exclusion of the participant, being final the decision made by the panel of judges Disclosure of the results and award of prizes: 1. Organizing entity will notify the winners by phone or email; 2. The disclosure of the results of the competition and the award of prizes will be made in the last quarter of the year of the competition ; 3. An exhibition shall be made with a selection of the works of the competition, organized by IIM Contacts: INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MACAU (IIM) Rua de Berlim, Edifício Magnificent Court, 240, 2°(NAPE) , Macau Tel: (+853)2875 1727 / 2875 1767 Email: iim@iimacau.org.mo Website : www.iimacau.org.mo Facebook page : iimacau.org.mo MACAO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ASSOCIATION Rua de Santa Clara n.7, Edif. Ribeiro, 13 ° A Tel: 6689 8687 ( Mr . Yen ) Co l labora tion : Sponsorship : Organiz er : Co - organiz er : :