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Literary Contest
In honour of the Chinese New Year, the Confucius Institute at the University of Banja Luka is organising a literary contest for secondary school students on the topic оf the Red Fire Horse – a symbol of courage, energy and freedom.
The Chinese New Year and the Year of the Red Fire Horse begins on 17 February 2026. This is a time for new beginnings, opportunities for growth and expanding our horizons, when we do not let the wind carry us, but determine our own direction.
We invite secondary school students to find inspiration in this topic, in themselves and the Chinese culture, write their own story and send their work by 1 February 2026 to konfucijev.institut@unibl.org.
The three best literary works will be awarded!
Announcement of the winners and reading of the three best works will be at 12 o’clock at the festive celebration of the Chinese New Year on 17 February 2026 at the Student Cultural Centre (University Campus, Bulevar vojvode Petra Bojovića 1A, Banja Luka).
Rules of participation:
- The essay can be up to two pages of typed text (A4 format, Times New Roman font, size 12, line spacing 1.5)
- One student can submit only one essay
- Be sure to include your name and surname, school name, class and location, as well as contact phone number
- Essays will be reviewed by a panel of experts and the three best will be selected
