The dream lofty, the journey long: bold strides will get us there.
The year 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development. This year also sees the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting be held in Shenzhen, Guangdong, marking the third time China hosts this event.
Over the past five years, we have worked side by side to pursue our dreams and build a better life, turning the goals set out in the 14th Five-Year Plan from words on paper into concrete reality, and bringing a grand vision to life.
As time turns the page and a new journey begins, IP Guangdong hereby launches the "Our Past Five Years" open call, inviting netizens at home and abroad to share the moving moments, joys, and hard-won achievements they have experienced over the past five years.
We believe that the branches and leaves watered with sweat will continue to sprout and flourish, and that the journeys measured step by step will merge into the great current of our times. Every act of perseverance lays the foundation for the future, every breakthrough builds momentum for the era, and every moment of inspiration carries us forward to a better, more fulfilling life.
We are inviting submissions on the following themes:
Keyword No. 1: Roll up our sleeves to work harder
Over the past five years, through our collective efforts, the progress of our times has manifested in changes that can be felt in everyday life. We invite you to share your stories and join us in witnessing how individual journeys move in step with the pulse of the era, and how national achievements are woven into our daily lives.
Keyword No. 2: Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets
Whether it's breathtaking natural wonders or the greenery that brightens everyday life, we invite you to capture them through your lens and share the beauty and value that "lucid waters and lush mountains" bring in your eyes, allowing more people to discover the ecological beauty of Guangdong in all its splendor.
Keyword No. 3: Every person is remarkable
Greatness is forged in the ordinary. Heroes come from the people. Every person is remarkable! Silent kindness, small gestures, and acts of great love and courage give a city its warmth. We invite you to capture these moving sparks of humanity and let that warmth continue to illuminate the way forward.
Keyword No. 4: Let cultural relics truly come alive
Heritage gives time a warm glow. We invite you to pick up your cameras to capture the cultural relics housed in museums and the heritage sites scattered across the land, and furthermore record those beautiful moments when traditions blossom with new vitality, making our lives rooted, memorable, and meaningful.
Keyword No. 5: Happy hum of daily life fills every home
Firewood, rice, oil and salt; three meals a day, four seasons a year — the small but certain happiness of life lies hidden in every ordinary day, waiting for us to discover. We hope to see the composure, warmth and charm of Cantonese people through your lenses and pens.
IP Guangdong's open call for entries themed on the above topics will be standing. Submissions are not limited to photos, videos and design works. All are welcome to visit the website (https://www.ipguangdong.cn), register an account, and upload your entries directly via the "Our Past Five Years" Campaign Page. Alternatively, you may click the link below to participate and submit your works through the South App.
For further details, visit the campaign page. We look forward to your participation.
