"The Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation welcomes and nurtures the long-standing relations between our two countries which have reaped rewarding progress for both countries in the political, economic, and cultural fields. I would like to commend the China Cultural Centre in Malta for their enthusiasm in the organisation of such events, aimed at raising mutual awareness and respect among our respective citizens."

Victoria Agius, Art Historian and Art Teacher at Stella Maris College G?ira stated: "I am always on the lookout for opportunities for my art students to participate in. Last year, students from our school were also winners of this annual art competition. I always tell my students that it is not necessary to win but to participate and see their work being exhibited and enjoy the experience. For this competition, after introducing my students to the Chinese Art, I urged them to make their own research before starting to work on their paintings. This competition is valuable in that it merges cultures together."