Operation Rti- An initiative from Radio Taiwan.
When was the last time you sent a postcard? It might be time to get out your pen and participate in Dear Rti!
To celebrate the 95th Birthday of Radio Taiwan International (RTI) and in response to current global unrest, Rti is collecting postcards from people around the world.
The initiative will represent a collective effort to combine individual wishes and messages for peace and stability together as a unified movement, as well as celebrate the station’s 95th birthday!
Imagine messages sent from all over the world to Taiwan, a huge collection of colourful postcards displayed.
Score yourself a limited edition 95th birthday postcard to commemorate the event in return for your postcard. As well as go in the running to win other prizes.
Postcards with messages can be sent to the radio station
These cards will be displayed as messages of hope in various locations around Taiwan and the world including.
Showcased at Rti’s gala dinners
Read aloud on Rti’s programs
Interacted with, on different Rti’s social media platforms
You can learn more by clicking here https://event.rti.org.tw/dearrti/en/
It would be great to see some messages from Australia in that display.
Eligibility is below ( provided via th RTI website)
- Eligibility
- This contest is open to people all over the world regardless of nationality.
- Descriptions of submitted entries must be written in one of the 19 language services currently on Rti.
- Registration
- Date: from now on to June 18, 2023 (Sunday) Taiwan Time (GMT+8)
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 123-199, Taipei 111, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- How to register:
- Write according to the prompts listed under Rules for Entry (You can design your own postcard or buy one.)
- Mail your postcards from the country or region your located
- Rules for Entry
- Postcard cover design: We suggest showcasing features of the country, city, or region you’re writing from. For example:
- A famous landmark: the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Westminster Abbey in London, the Statue of Liberty in the U.S., the Louvre in France, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, etc.
- A scenic spot: Mount Fuji in Japan, Halong Bay in Vietnam, the Grand Canyon in the US, the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, Angel Falls in Venezuela, etc.
- Religion and Customs: Erawan Buddha in Thailand, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Pyramids in Egypt, the Hagia Sophia Mosque in Istanbul, St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, etc.
- Culture and Lifestyle: taking a Turkish hot air balloon trip, seeing the Northern lights; diving near the Great Barrier Reef, enjoying your local cuisines (Feel free to introduce us to your favorite ones) , etc.
- Postcard content: Please hand write as follows (word count depending on the space of your postcard).
- The sender’s greeting must read: “Dear Rti, I am __________ (full name) from __________ (country or city).
Example: Dear Rti, I am Grace Wu from Singapore. - The sender’s words of blessing for world peace
- The sender’s return address and full name in English. (For the purpose of returning postcards. Please provide your full name and address in English. If you have privacy concerns, please complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_sFQZGSwZgMXYVPrrhahZHXpF4OzLdySwvkkul-003A. If you cannot access the form, please email your complete address and full name in English to dearrti@gmail.com)
- The sender’s greeting must read: “Dear Rti, I am __________ (full name) from __________ (country or city).
- Postcard cover design: We suggest showcasing features of the country, city, or region you’re writing from. For example:
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