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5th WCACA Calligraphy Competition 2025

Introduction

Chinese Calligraphy is a way to cultivate one's artistic sense in Chinese traditional culture. It can also train the patience and concentration of oneself. We hope to encourage more children and teenagers to practice penmanship by organising this competition.

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Category

Chinese Calligrahy, Chinese Penmanship and English Penmanship（3 categories are individually judged. Participants can join all at the same time. )

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​Chinese Calligraphy

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Group

Junior Primary Group (P1-P3)

Senior Primary Group (P4-P6) 
Junior Secondary Group (S1-S3)

(The group is counted by the grade on the deadline.)

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Entries Requirement ​

  • For Junior and Senior Primary Group, please write on the nine-square grid paper which is not exceeding 26 x 58 cm;

  • For Junior Secondary Group, please write on Xuan paper which is not exceeding 35 x 70 cm.

  • Finish the entry according to the topic provided. The characters of the entry should be vertically written in column from top to bottom and right to left. The font of the calligraphy is not limited.

  • Must use a brush to complete the work.

  • Please use a pencil to write the participant's name and application number on the back of the work. It is not allowed to sign on the front of the work.

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Judging Criteria:

1.  Writing and brush-using skills
2.  Font structure
3.  Layout
 

Topics:     

Calligraphy

 

​Chinese and English Penmanship

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Group
Junior Primary Group (P1-P3)

Senior Primary Group  (P4-P6) 
Junior Secondary Group (S1-S3)

(The group is counted by the grade on the deadline.)

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Entries Requirement

  • Print the writing paper with the relavant topic on white A4 paper, and write all the content in the appropriate space. The font of the penmanship is not limited.

  • Entries of  Junior Primary Group must be written in pencils; entries of Senior Primary Group and Junior Secondary Group can be written in ballpoint pens, fountain pens, roller pens, and gel pens (both blue and black ink are acceptable). Erasable ballpoint pens, correction fluid, and correction tape are not allowed.

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Judging Criteria

Chinese Penmanship
1.  Character Structure and Accuracy 50% 
2.  Stroke 30% 
3.  Layout and Neatness 20%

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English Penmanship
1.  Font Style 30% 
2.  Accuracy 30% 
3.  Interval Arrangement 30% 
4.  Neatness (no stains) 10%

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Topics:     

Penmanship

 

 

Awards

[Individual Award]

Each group has a champion, first runner-up and third runner-up (Awarded with beautiful trophies and  certificate)

Gold Award 20%, Silver Award 30%, Bronze Award 35% (Awarded with  certificate)

Other contestants will receive certificate of participation

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[Group Award] 

Excelle Guidance Award: Schools of the Champion, 1st and 2nd runner-up

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Judges

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Painting and Calligraphy Tutor
Miss Kathleen Wong

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Founder of Western Calligraphy Tamigraphy
Miss Tammy

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President of WCACA
Mr Ho Sek Cheung

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Rainbow Calligraphy
Master Dragon (Zachary Au)

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Vice Chairperson of Hong Kong Calligraphers Association
Mr Lai Fu Keung

Entry Fee
Free of charge.

Each participant will be awarded a e-certificate, which will be sent by email；Participants can also apply for physical certificates and trophies after the competition. Further details will be announced afterwards.

Registration Method

【Individual Registration】

1. Click here to register online.

2. After completing the registration, you will receive a confirmation email including the application number immediately. Please mark the application number and name of the contestant in the appropriate space (please refer to relavant details above).

3. Mail the entry to Room 903B, 9/F, Nanyang Plaza, 57 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong, Kln, Hong Kong, Attn: WCACA.

 

【Group Registration】
1. Download excel file Group registration form. Fill in the form carefully and submit it by email.
2. Mail the entry to Room 903B, 9/F, Nanyang Plaza, 57 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong, Kln, Hong Kong, Attn: WCACA.

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Deadline

October 21, 2025 (Based on the date of postmark)

  

Results Announcement

November 12, 2025 (It will be announced on this website, and winners will receive individual/group notifications)

  

Enquiries:

Whatsapp : 6602 0200  click here 

Tel : (852) 3165 8413          

E-mail : art@wcaca.org

Terms and Conditions

  1. If the entries are found to be counterfeit, plagiarized, or ghostwritten, they will be disqualified.

  2. Each contestant can participate in all category at the same time, and only one entry can be submitted for each category. All categories will be judged independently.

  3. Entries must be original and unpublished, and must not infringe the copyrights of others.

  4. Please ensure the Chinese and English name, group and email address of the contestant is correct when registering. This information will be used on the electronic certificate or competition notifications. If there is any change after registeration an administrative fee of $120 will be charged.

  5. Please note that the competition information will be directly sent to the group (those who filled in group registration form) and no individual notification will be made.

  6. All entries will be selected by the judging panel, and the contestants shall not object.

  7. The organizer has the right to use all submitted entries for publication, online distribution, public exhibition, etc.

  8. Participants shall be fully responsible for any related legal actions, claims and expenses arising from the infringement of intellectual property rights by their entries.

  9. The organizer reserves the right to modify the terms and conditions without prior notice.

  10. All participants are deemed to agree to abide by the rules of this competition.

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Schools previously participated in

  • Tai Po Old Market Public School

  • CCC Wanchai Church Kei To Primary School

  • Five Districts Business Welfare Association School 

  • YCH Chiu Tsang Hok Wan Primary School

  • Tin Shui Wai Methodist College

  • Mary of Providence Primary School

  • Tuen Mun Government Secondary School

  • Lung Kong WFSL Lau Wong Fat Secondary School

  • LKWFS Lau Tak Yung Memorial Primary School

  • Queen Elizabeth School Old Student's Association Primary School

  • Li Cheng Uk Government Primary School

  • Yuk Yin School

  • Diocesan Girls' Junior School

  • TWGHs C. Y. Ma Memorial College

  • TWGHs Wong Fut Nam College

  • TWGHs Wong Fung Ling College

  • PLK Tong Nai Kan Junior Secondary College

  • Po Leung Kuk No.1 W.H. Cheung College

  • P.L.K. Mrs. Chan Nam Chong Memorial Primary School

  • Queen's College Old Boys' Association Secondary School.

  • Island Road Government Primary School

  • Hong Kong Red Swastika Society Tai Po Secondary School 

  • Xianggang Putonghua Yanxishe Primary School of Science and Creativity

  • Hong Kong Tang King Po College

  • Precious Blood Primary School (South Horizons)

  • Fanling Government Secondary School

  • ELCHK Lutheran School

  • Christian Pui Yan Primary School

  • Tseung Kwan O Government Secondary School

  • Heung To Secondary School (Tseung Kwan O)

  • Choi Wan St. Joseph's Primary School

  • Pok Oi Hospital Chan Kwok Wai Primary School

  • Free Methodist Mei Lam Primary School

  • S.T.F.A. Ho Yat Tung Primary School

  • Shun Tak Fraternal Association Yung Yau College

  • Shun Tak Fraternal Association Tam Pak Yu College

  • Ho Lap Primary School

  • Ho Shun Primary School

  • NTWJWA Leung Sing Tak Primary School

  • San Wui Commercial Society YMCA of Hong Kong Christian School

  • Lions Clubs International Ho Tak Sum Primary School

  • St Stephen's College

  • St. Stephen's Church College

  • S.K.H. Yan Laap Memorial Primary School

  • SKH Lee Shiu Keung Primary School

  • SKH Kei Tak Primary School

  • Sheng Kung Hui Tsang Shiu Tim Secondary School

  • S.K.H. Holy Carpenter Primary School

  • St. Paul's College Primary School

  • St. Joan of Arc Secondary School

  • St. Edward's Catholic Primary School

  • Sacred Heart Canossian College

  • Holy Family Canossian College

  • Fuk Wing Street Government Primary School

  • Lok Sin Tong Leung Wong Wai Fong Memorial School

  • Aplichau Kaifong Primary School

  • Emmanuel Primary School

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