Bridging Cultures Through Imagery

The Fourth Silk Road International Youth Photography

and Short Video Competition Award Ceremony

will be grandly held on November 18

in Fuzhou, Fujian

Since its launch, this year’s competition has continued to see warm responses both domestically and internationally, receiving a total of 2,819 entries from 70 countries across five continents, including 2,296 photographic works and 523 short videos. The numbers represent a significant increase compared to previous editions, in terms of both participating countries and total submissions. These works not only showcase the exceptional shooting skills of young people from various countries but also embody their unique understanding of the Silk Road culture and their shared vision for a better world.

During the event, all the award-winning works will be exhibited online and offline, allowing global audiences to fully appreciate these youthful perspectives from around the world and collectively experience the dazzling charm of the millennia-spanning Silk Road culture as it resonates in the new era.

Additionally, youth representatives from around the world will be invited to visit iconic historical and cultural sites in Fuzhou, such as the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, Mawei Shipbuilding, and Yantaishan. Immersed in the profound heritage of Mindu culture, they will engage in deeper cultural exchanges and forge sincere friendships.

The Fourth Silk Road International Youth Photography and Short Video Competition is co-sponsored by the 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee and the Fuzhou People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. The competition has always been committed to providing an international platform for young people from various countries to showcase their talents and deepen friendships, promoting dialogue and mutual learning among different civilizations through the language of the lens.

On November 18

Let’s gather in Fuzhou

To witness together

The new chapter of the times illustrated through

Light and shadow by cultural envoys of the Silk Road