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Seeing Jiangsu from a Different Angle
By Stella on 2017-02-23

(taken from Jiangsu University, http://oec.ujs.edu.cn/en/article/detail?cid=316&id=591)

13th February heralded the awarding ceremony of the Jiangsu Province’s premier photography competition, ‘Seeing Jiangsu from a Different Angle’. The competition is sponsored and organized by Jiangsu Provincial People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries in association with Information Office of Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government, Jiangsu Provincial Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Xinhua Daily Media Group, Jiangsu Photographers Association and Jiangsu Maiqiu Media Group (Map Magazine). The competition aims to provide foreigners in the province a better understanding of the province and it’s people, foster a love for the country and also help them enjoy the province’s socio-economic development. Almost 3000 photographs were sent as entries to the competition by more than 300 photographers who are present here as teachers, students, experts and for business. Each photograph presented a different aspect of the province’s culture, providing an insight in to how expats perceive this economic powerhouse.

The Grand Prize for the completion, worth ￥8000 was awarded to Amir from Egypt, currently residing in Wuxi. Winners from Jiangsu University included Herven Morgan, Keshav Khera, Piraya Bunjun, Athul Shahji, Ashraf, M. Sai Charan, Aisha El-Gujja, Muffakham Shaheriyar, Clive Ngonie, Tiisetso Padima, Nidhi Mahlawat among others who won a wide range of prizes at the competition.

By Muffakham Shaheriyar, MBBS 2011

I was really happy to have been a part of the awards ceremony for the “International View, New Horizons” photography competition.

This photo competition made me realize that taking good pictures is not about just the correct timing and chance but also the expression of feelings and the inside message that the photographer wants to convey.

I’m thankful and honored for having the opportunity to see my pictures hanging on the walls of the Jiangsu Modern Art Gallery.Lastly thanks to Morgan for the great dinner after an exhausting day! J

PIRAYA BUNJUN, from Thailand MBBS 2013

Some people say that a photograph is worth a thousand words. A lot can be said through a picture. Snapshots of the same subject taken by different people can tell vastly differing tales. The award ceremony in Nanjing for 'Seeing Jiangsu from a Different Angle' exposed us to the viewpoints that foreigners from other countries hold about Jiangsu. It was a charming experience to hear their memories as they excitedly described the pictures. Even the Chinese members of Jiangsu Photographers' Association had some pointers. An old lady who sat next to me with her heavy Canon 6D cameras with a big telephoto lens was all too willing to share her experience. Those made me realize that photography is an art form that transcends languages and cultures. And seeing my pictures adorn the wall in Jiangsu Modern Art Gallery was pleasing no less!

Muffakham Shaheriyar, from India

MBBS 2011

It was an exciting experience for all of us and I'm happy that my picture was on the wall. We enjoyed a lot and special thanks to Morgan for pizza party!

Nidhi Mahlawat, from India

MBBS 2012

A group of Jiangsu University students were invited to attend the awarding ceremony for the Jiangsu foreigners’ photo competition. Combined, we won about 10 different prizes; some of the photos that we presented won outstanding awards as well. The event was very memorable because we formed new bonds with our peers from Jiangsu University and from the other Universities in the province who have similar interests as ours. The awarding ceremony was filled with dance and singing performances from our friends attending different universities in Nanjing, also there were several honored guests from different ministries attending the ceremony. At the end of the award ceremony we were able to view all the photos in the gallery area of the museum and observe the different techniques other photographers used to take their images. Finally, before heading back to school at the end of a long day, we feasted and shared stories with each other.

Morgan, from Belize

2016CSC

To date, I have been in China for just a little over a year now and I must admit it has been an exciting experience so far. New people, new foods and new culture. It is all a new way of life that I am experiencing first hand. In the time that I have been here, I have grown in so many ways and one of the most rewarding was when I attended the award ceremony for various photography competitions carried throughout 2016. As a photography enthusiast it was an amazing experience for me to view the work of other photographers as they received their awards, which was truly motivating for me because it made me believe in myself. As for me, on my part I was honoured to have two of my photographs put up in the exhibition hall of the Modern Art Museum of Jiangsu. It was unexpected and I was very much excited to have accomplished such a thing, to be given the chance to have various people from all walks of life view my work and know I exist as an artist, as a photographer. For this, I am deeply thankful.

Clive Mujuru, from Zimbabwe

CE 2016

On the 13th of February 2017, the "International View, New Horizons”A Focus on Wonderful Jiangsu — Photography Competition Award Ceremony & the Opening Ceremony of the Photography Exhibition was held at the Jiangsu Modern Art Gallery, Nanjing.

Many of Jiangsu University won awards in this competition and were invited to personally attend the ceremony.

During the ceremony, OEC students received certificates and special prices each, ranging from the award they got. There were 2nd place, 3rd place, the honorary "Excellence" award and the finalist awards winners from this university. The award that I got was the excellence award for 'Lion Dance's photo.

Other than the awarding ceremony, other activities have also taken place. Shows including singing and dancing both by international students were performed to entertain the guests there.

Following the ending of the program was the official opening of the photograph library, for everyone to see all the winning photographs.

At the end of the day, we were all very happy for the prizes we had won and thankful to the organizers for giving us this opportunity to win such prizes. It was definitely a great memory.

Aisha Abba El-Gujja, fromNigeria

MBBS2014