On the afternoon of September 28, 2025, the awards ceremony for the 8th International Charity Painting Competition was successfully held in Laval, Greater Montréal, Canada. The event was co-hosted by Montréal emcee Dayu and youth emcee Tang Ruiya, and co-organized by the North American International Artists Association (NAIA) and the Quebec Sichuan Association & Chamber of Commerce in Canada. The ceremony drew art lovers and cultural figures from around the world, creating a solemn yet vibrant atmosphere.
Distinguished Guests in Attendance:
Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Montréal
Director Du Ming
Consul Yang Zequan
Government Representative
Member of Parliament Fayçal El-Khoury
Association Leaders
Luo Haosheng, President, Federation of Chinese Associations in Quebec
Huang Xing, Honorary President
Zhao Liang, Secretary-General
Duan Ge, Deputy Secretary-General
Associations & Chambers
Yin Zili, President, Quebec Shanxi Association
Wang Lei, President, Quebec Beijing Chamber of Commerce
Fan Xiuqing, President, Quebec Sichuan Association & Chamber of Commerce
Liu Chao, Executive President
Li Jun, Vice President
Zhu Xiujuan, Vice President
Tang Luo, Deputy Secretary-General
Li Peng, Vice President (Chamber of Commerce)
Institutional Representatives
Sun Xiang, Advisor, North American International Artists Association
Sun Min, Vice President, Golden Panda International (Tech & Trade) Federation
Sponsor Representative
Sophie Wu, Small Business Commercial Loans Account Manager, TD Bank
Art Teachers
Oprina-Felicia Dolea
Other Guests
Principal Irina Mnatsakanyan
Tian Tian, Montréal Chapter, RUC (Renmin University of China) North America Alumni Association
During the ceremony, the organizers and presenters conferred awards on the winning participants. This year’s competition received over 400 submissions. After multiple rounds of review, the jury selected 2 First Prizes, 12 Second Prizes, 12 Third Prizes, and 14 Merit Awards. In addition to certificates and gifts, First- and Second-Prize winners also received works personally brought from China by Ms. Fan Xiuqing, including pieces by renowned Chinese calligrapher-painter Mr. Wu Xu and artist Ms. Liu Qingkun. Ms. Fan also presented her own works, encouraging young people to keep exploring and growing along their artistic journeys.
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In an interactive segment, youth host Tang Ruiya chatted with awardees about their painting process, creative inspirations, and understanding of traditional Chinese culture, giving the audience a deeper look at the stories behind these young artists’ works.
With the theme “Hello: From My Festival to Your World,” this year’s competition embraced diverse subjects, showcasing the integration of traditional Chinese culture with multicultural expression. President Fan Xiuqing reflected on eight years of steadfastly organizing the International Charity Painting Competition, committed to building bridges for youth exchange and China–Canada cultural integration.
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President Fan recounts the eight-year journey
After learning about President Fan’s experience organizing the event, MP Fayçal El-Khoury expressed his best wishes for children’s joyful growth and his hopes for the continued development of China–Canada relations. President Fan presented Chinese zodiac souvenirs she had brought back from China to the MP, as well as to principals and instructors from co-organizing institutions.
At the close of the ceremony, President Fan Xiuqing extended heartfelt thanks to governments at all levels in Canada, the Chinese Consulate General in Montréal, sponsor TD Bank, co-organizers and partners worldwide, participants, judges, and volunteers. She also offered special thanks for the strong support of:
Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Montréal
Government of Canada
Sichuan Overseas Friendship Association
Henan Overseas Friendship Association
Chongqing Overseas Friendship Association
Sichuan Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese
Jinyang City Overseas Chinese Affairs Office
Tianfu New Area International Community Federation (Sichuan)
Tongliang District Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, Chongqing
Tongliang District Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, Chongqing
Panzhihua Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese
U.S. General Chamber of International Industrial Investment
U.S. Federation of Sichuan & Chongqing Associations and Chamber of Commerce
Sichuan–Chongqing Association of Egypt
Spain New Silk Road Association
Honorary Chairs of This Year’s Competition
Liang Shimin, Chairman, Sichuan Artists Association
Chen Zhicai, Chairman, Chengdu Artists Association
Yao Yehong, Vice Chairman, Chengdu Artists Association
The awards ceremony concluded in a warm and touching atmosphere—we look forward to another splendid edition next year.