Submission Period: March 27, 2026 — May 8, 2026
On the afternoon of May 9 at Capital Chinese School, every young artist who participated in the Zodiac Painting Competition can receive a Year of the Horse commemorative coin as a keepsake.
Children and mothers are warmly invited to join us on site to celebrate Mother's Day together. Friends are welcome to wear Hanfu or traditional clothing and capture precious Mother's Day photos.
Time: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: 710 Broadview Ave.
Activities: Hanfu portraits, art exhibition, poetry recitals
Event Overview
We warmly invite students who participated in the Zodiac Painting Competition and their families to celebrate Mother's Day with us. The Year of the Horse commemorative coins will be presented during this Mother's Day event.
Some stories are gentle—the warmth of the kitchen, the repeated reminder to "wear more layers."
Some stories are resilient—days of gritting teeth through challenges, the unseen exhaustion.
And some stories are never told—drowned by time, covered by life, lightly passed over as "just the way it should be."
You can write about:
- Maternal love, personal growth, and family bonds
- Memories, misunderstandings and reconciliation, regrets and remorse
- A small incident, a sentence, a disagreement
- The moment of realization after you became a mother yourself
- Authenticity and sincerity are enough! No fancy words required.
Style & Word Count
Prose, essays, notes, fiction, or poetry are all welcome. No length limit—anything from a short reflection to a lifetime of memories.
Who Can Participate
No age or identity restrictions. We welcome every friend who loves writing and life.
How to Submit
Email: syrg4cclub@gmail.com
Please attach author's name and a brief bio (within 100 words).
Ensure original work (new or previously written works are both acceptable).
Selected works will have the opportunity to be featured on the following platforms:
- Media Broadcast: Read aloud and broadcast on "Ottawa Chinese Radio"
- Live Interaction: Invited to participate in Mother's Day live events
- Publication: Published on the "Fenghua Wendao" WeChat official account and the "Ottawa Chinese Language School" website