Essay contest

The Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Co-operation and China International Radio Listeners' Association and China-Sri Lanka Young Journalists Forum have organised a series of programmes to mark the 30th anniversary of the implementation of the Reform and Open Policy of China.

The program themed 'A Glorious Country - A Glorious Concept' includes photographic exhibitions, lectures and film shows.

Essay Competitions and Quiz programs have also been organised on the topic of Reforms and Open Policy in China.

There will be a tourist campaign enabling the Sri Lankans to visit China and see the Special Economic Zones and beautiful places in that county.

The Organising Committee of Allied Associations established under the directive of Minister Rajitha Senaratne comprises: Nandasena Madawanarachchi, Nalin Aponso, Mangala Jayasinghe, Thilak Udumullage, Kula Sri Kariyawasam, Madhushan Kularatne.

Essay Competition conducted by the Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation and China International Radio Listeners Association and China-Sri Lanka Young Journalists Forum will be held under two categories i.e. open and schools.

A minimum of 750-1000 words are required for the Open Competition.

Subjects for school competitions will be how the Reforms and Open Policy could change a developing third world country and Special Economic Zones in China. There should be a minimum of 500-750 words for the school competition.

The applicants should state whether the essays submitted by them are open or school essays and send them before October 30, 2008 addressed to Organizer, No. 107, Deans Road, Colombo 10.

Awards and certificates will be presented to the winners at a function in Colombo in December 2008. First, second and third places will be selected from the respective divisions. There will be Merit Awards too.