4th Video & Painting Contest
Light Up Taiwan with Kindness
Pass on kindness・change the world
Film an act of kindness or paint the goodness in your heart. One person's kindness can warm one heart; many acts of kindness can change a city.
- US$10,000+Total prizes
- 2027.03.31Submission deadline
- Times SquareShowcase opportunity

AT A GLANCE
What is Light Up Taiwan with Kindness?
Light Up Taiwan with Kindness (#善念點亮台灣) is a video and painting contest organized by Gan Jing World. The 4th edition, themed "Pass on kindness, change the world", is open to individuals and teams worldwide. Total prizes exceed US$10,000, submissions close on March 31, 2027, and outstanding works may be showcased in Times Square, New York.
· The official announcement by the organizer prevails.
Categories and prizes
- Group A – Video: videos of at least 30 seconds, horizontal or vertical, any language (non-Chinese entries need Chinese subtitles). Gold US$2,000, Silver US$1,000, ten Bronze awards of US$500 each, plus Merit awards.
- Group B – Painting: ages 6–8, 9–11, 12–14 and 15–18. One first prize of US$500 per age group, plus Merit awards. Fully AI-generated images are not eligible.
- Entrants under 18 need consent from a parent or legal guardian.
- Publish your work on Gan Jing World with the hashtag #善念點亮台灣.

Timeline
- July 24, 2026: submissions open; publish your work and complete registration
- March 31, 2027: submission deadline
- April 30, 2027: winners announced (planned)
- July 2027: Times Square celebration; dates and format may change
Questions: [email protected]
