Spotlight on Journalism

Date:2007-11-06

In China there is such a thing as a National Journalist's Day. It falls on November 8th, and this is the 8th year that it has been “celebrated.”

Nancy Zhang and Han Jing went to a city-level journalism award ceremony this afternoon as representives of the online department to mark the special day.

Being a newcomer to China, Nancy Zhang was somewhat surprised by the local Children's Day, and Old People's Day, though these can be likened to the Mother's and Father's Day of the West. A festival dedicated to a profession, however, is a new concept to her.

What are we celebrating exactly? Journalism requires sacrifice and dedication sure, but then so do any profession and every profession contribute to society. The answer could be found at the Annual Journalism Awards.

In the plush, red draperies of the Broadcasting and TV Center Building was staged today this award ceremony/celebration of journalism, and the central theme was “Responsibility.” Four short dramas illustrated different aspects of this profession’s responsibilities. From a young intern who learns how to connect with local life, to a mature journalist who reminisces on her most memorable interviews, it was almost uncanny to see the specific joys and hardships of this profession reflected onstage.

Usually we are the ones in the shadows, shining a spotlight on the most interesting people and events in this city. Today, however, we had our few minutes of fame. Along with 6 other Newspapers, Shanghai Daily won 2006-2007 Innovative Media Award and Wu Zheng, our deputy editor-in-chief, was there to collect it.

[Last Modified By admin At 2007-11-06 06:45 PM ]