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Creative Writing Contest Regulations:
“Surpass Your Own Boundary –2010 Macau Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon”

Introduction:

    Today, marathon running has become so internationally popular that, around the world, people see the marathon as an event to test personal strength, determination and break barriers. Locally, the Macau International Marathon has become a widely appreciated event that attracts mounting participation each year, and to make the event even bigger, the event’s title sponsor, Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) and organizers launches the “Surpass Your Own Boundary – 2010 Macau Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon” Creative Writing Contest this year. The objective is to provide Macau’s youth aged between 13 and 18 years old the opportunity to share their thoughts on Macau’s marathon so that, through writing, they can further discover and help the public realize the team spirit, determination and health benefits behind this strenuous sport. GEG and the event organizers hope that the writing contest succeeds in capturing the interests of more of Macau’s youth and assist Macau’s youth in establishing positive life attitudes. Submission of the writing contest starts today. For contest rules, eligibility and submission, kindly refer to the following for details. Attractive prizes, special opportunities to get winning compositions printed in highly circulated teenager magazines and exclusive invitations to attend this year’s marathon and award presentation ceremonies await the winners.

Prizes:

    Champion
    x 1
    MOP 3,000 cash prize + complimentary “dinner buffet for two” at StarWorld’s Temptation Restaurant
    1st Runner-up
    x 1
    MOP 2,000 cash prize + complimentary “dinner buffet for two” at StarWorld’s Temptation Restaurant
    2nd Runner-up
    x 2
    MOP 1,000 cash prize + complimentary “dinner buffet for two” at StarWorld’s Temptation Restaurant
    Consolation Prizes x 5 Complimentary “dinner buffet for two” at StarWorld’s Temptation Restaurant

Contest Details:

    Requirements Based on this year’s theme – “Surpass your own boundary – 2010 Macau Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon,” write and submit a 600 to 1,000 word Chinese essay to us on any topic you want.
    Who can enter All Macau SAR citizens aged between 13 and 18 years old.
    Who can enter
    1. List your name, age, date of birth, Macau ID number, contact number and school in the essay’s Header.
    2. Include “Surpass Your Own Boundary – 2010 Macau Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon” Creative Writing Contest in the title of your fax or email submission. For those submitting my post, include the title on envelop.
    3. Submit your essays by email, fax or by post as follows:

      Email: ng03@macau.ctm.net
      Postal Address: Est. Do Repouso, No. 50 FL.17, Flat B, Ed. Tak Fai, Macau
      Fax: +853 - 28358780
    Submission Period Between October 21 and November 15, 2010
    Announcement of Winners Winners will be notified individually between December 1 and December 3, 2010 for prize redemption.
    Award Presentation The Award Presentation Ceremony takes place at the Olympic Sport Centre Stadium at Taipa on December 5, 2010.
    Judging Panel Judging panel will be formed by well-known local authors.

Note:
All omitted cases will be settled by the Organizer, and in case of doubt, the Organizer reserves the right of making the final decision on the issue in question.

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