The closing ceremony of the national final of the 2026 “BRICS Vision” Short Video Competition, part of the Belt & Road and BRICS Competition of Skills Development and Technology Innovation, was successfully held on August 23 at Guangzhou Information Technology Vocational School, following the competition from August 21 to 23.
Nearly 500 contestants from more than 80 educational institutions, research organizations, enterprises, and public institutions across 22 provinces and municipalities in China gathered in Guangzhou to celebrate the successful conclusion of the inaugural national final of the “BRICS Vision” Short Video Competition.
Liu Guanming delivers the welcome address
At the closing ceremony, Liu Guanming, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Vice Principal of Guangzhou Information Technology Vocational School, delivered the welcome address. He warmly welcomed the attending officials, experts, and participating teams, congratulated the organizers on the successful conclusion of the competition, and expressed his hope that the event would serve as an opportunity to further integrate vocational education, high-skilled talent development, and digital media technology.
Liu Zhenying delivers the closing remarks
Dr. Liu Zhenying, Chair of the China Chapter of the BRICS Business Council on Skills Development, Applied Technology and Innovation Working Group; President of the Belt & Road and BRICS International Alliance for Skills Development; Executive Chair of the Organizing Committee of the Belt & Road and BRICS Competition of Skills Development and Technology Innovation; and President of the BRICS Academy of Skills Development and Technology Innovation (Xiamen), delivered the closing remarks.
He noted that short-video and visual media competitions had been incorporated into the Belt & Road and BRICS Competition of Skills Development and Technology Innovation for the first time this year. He expressed the hope that digital visual media, as a universal language that transcends borders, would help integrate skills development, technological innovation, cultural exchange, and mutual learning among civilizations, enabling the world to discover BRICS through visual storytelling and allowing innovation to reach a global audience.
Wu Laian delivers the competition summary
Following the closing remarks, Professor Wu Laian, Chief Judge of the competition, delivered a professional assessment on behalf of the judging panel and announced the award results of the national final. She commended the overall quality of the entries, noting that the submissions featured clear themes, diverse content, and outstanding creativity, reflecting the younger generation’s strong innovation awareness, professional capabilities, and competence in international communication.
Across the three competition tracks—Digital BRICS, BRICS Landmarks, and BRICS Culture and Tourism—the entries explored a wide range of topics, including technological innovation, the digital economy, artificial intelligence, skills development, geographical indication products, rural revitalization, cultural heritage preservation, urban development, and the integration of culture and tourism. Through engaging visual storytelling, the projects showcased China’s achievements in innovation-driven development and highlighted the positive spirit and aspirations of young people in the new era.
Professor Wu encouraged contestants to build on their experience, refine their storytelling and narrative structures, explore the deeper meaning of their stories, and balance artistic expression with an international communication perspective. She called on them to tell compelling BRICS stories that promote mutual learning and understanding among countries, using outstanding visual storytelling to amplify the voice of cross-cultural dialogue on the international stage.
The closing ceremony also featured screenings of outstanding first-prize-winning entries from all three competition tracks. With distinctive creative perspectives, high-quality visual production, and a strong awareness of international communication, the selected works demonstrated the important role of digital visual media as a vehicle for international communication in the new era.
To help outstanding entries reach a broader international audience, the organizing committee announced a list of teams prioritized for recommendation to the 2026 “BRICS Vision” Short Video Competition International Final. A briefing was also provided on the international competition schedule, rules, submission requirements, and participation procedures.
The international competition is scheduled to take place in September and November 2026 in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, and Cape Town, South Africa, respectively. Outstanding teams from BRICS and BRICS+ countries will be invited to compete, exchange ideas, and learn from one another, showcasing their achievements in digital visual storytelling while further strengthening international youth exchanges and cooperation in digital communication.
Group photo of selected award-winning contestants
During the award ceremony, attending officials and distinguished guests presented medals and certificates of recognition to the winning contestants.
The successful conclusion of the inaugural national final of the “BRICS Vision” Short Video Competition marks an important new milestone for the Belt & Road and BRICS Competition of Skills Development and Technology Innovation in the fields of digital visual media, international communication, and cultural exchange.
Looking ahead, the competition will continue to uphold its mission of “documenting innovative development through visual storytelling, promoting mutual learning among civilizations through communication, and deepening BRICS cooperation through exchange.” It will further strengthen its competition framework, establish mechanisms for the international dissemination of outstanding works, and facilitate the presentation of award-winning entries through international media outlets, exhibitions, forums, and cultural exchange platforms.
Through these efforts, the competition aims to expand its international reach and establish “BRICS Vision” as a recognized platform for international youth exchanges, digital communication cooperation, and mutual learning among civilizations. It will continue to contribute fresh ideas and expertise toward advancing practical cooperation among BRICS and BRICS+ countries.
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