MOUNTAIN
VIEW, Calif., Aug. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WuKong Education, a premier
online education provider, announces the launch of the "Tell Us
Your ABC Story Season 2: WuKong Global Story Contest." This contest
aims to bring together Chinese individuals and families worldwide,
using compelling stories to resonate with their cultural roots.
Inspired by "American Born Chinese", WuKong Education
Initiated Season 1 of the Contest, with 'Wukong' Daniel Wu Joined
as a Judge
Inspired by the Disney+ series "American Born Chinese", WuKong
Education initiated the first contest last year. One of WuKong
Education's investors, Daniel
Wu, who starred as Sun Wukong (the Monkey King) in the
series, served as a judge to select the top stories. Check his
message to the participants here.
The contest was open to participants of all ages, genders, and
regions, welcoming the diverse voices of the global Chinese
community. Hundreds of heartfelt submissions garnered over 50
million views globally, rich with emotions and insights of which
resonated deeply with universal themes of family, identity, and
belonging.
WuKong Education's Founder and CEO, Vicky Wang, remarked, "The stories serve as a
bridge between the past and the future, showcasing the diversity
and inclusivity of the global Chinese community. Through the
contest, we aim to help them build stronger connections to their
roots and inject new vitality into cultural prosperity and
development."
Exploring Identity: Fostering Passion for Chinese Literary
Creativity
To encourage broader participation in Season 2, WuKong Education
collaborated with esteemed organizations such as the Chinese
Language Teachers Association of California (CLTAC), Markham Public Library,
AAPI Youth Rising, etc. to co-host the contest. This year's judging
panel has expanded to include prominent academic figures,
including:
- Daniel Wu, renowned
Chinese-American actor
- Vincent Yee, the creator of
"Clara Wu and the World of
Azen"
- Dr. Gang Liu, teaching professor from Carnegie Mellon University
- Wenjun Cai, ALLEX Scholar, guest
lecturer from Boston University and
World Languages, Boston ISD
- Dr. Jing Liang, Chinese teacher
from San Franciso Lowell High School
- Qinglin Yang, Chinese teacher
from Bullis Charter School
- Connie
Chen, senior Chinese teacher from Los Altos High
School
The judging panel will evaluate submissions based on creativity,
expression, content, and emotional impact. Outstanding works will
be compiled into a book titled "Our ABC Stories Ⅱ", and promoted
globally by WuKong Education, showcasing diverse narratives and
strengthening cultural bonds. To further encourage participation,
this year's winners will receive a co-branded gift box by WuKong
Education and The Palace Museum Stationary, certificates of honor,
and a copy of the published book.
Participation guidelines include:
- Entries are accepted in English and Chinese on any topic,
genre, or word count (200-1500 words recommended).
- By submitting your work, you agree to grant WuKong Education
the rights to edit, distribute, and publish the content.
- If you need any assistance, please contact us at:
ABCstory@wukongsch.com
For more information about the contest and share your unique
story, please visit www.abcstory-wukongsch.com.
About WuKong Education
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, WuKong Education is the premier
online education provider for students aged 3 to 18, offering three
core programs: WuKong Chinese, WuKong Math, and WuKong English
(ELA).
WuKong Education is committed to igniting learners' lifelong
passion for learning. With an expert content development team,
top-tier teachers, high-quality courses, and attentive VIP
services, WuKong Education has become the trusted choice for over
300,000 families worldwide.
As the platform continues to innovate and expand its offerings,
it invites parents worldwide to explore its latest resources and
refreshed website at wukongsch.com.
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