Hangzhou Special: Traditional Hangzhou wants more trendy souvenirs

An international design competition, organized by the Tiangong Art Gallery Co Ltd, was launched last month in the famed tourist city Hangzhou with attractive prize money offered to draw creative ideas on souvenirs that best represent the city.

Each gold prize winner of the event - Tiangong Art Gallery Cup Hangzhou City Souvenir International Design Competition - will receive 100,000 yuan, followed by 50,000 yuan for sliver awards and 20,000 yuan for bronze. A total of 1 million yuan will be awarded. The most outstanding entries will also be commercially produced.

Contributions should be submitted before February 10, 2010 and will be evaluated by experts.