A glance at Honghe Hani Rice Terraces in Yunnan province, second prize. [Photo by RONNIE LEE MCDONALD (THE UNITED STATES)/ provided to China Daily]

The competition has been successfully held for three sessions, providing a platform for sharing the colorful life of foreign teachers in China, allowing them to present their life and understanding of Chinese culture.

The competition also aims to enhance communication between people from China and foreign countries, amplify Chinese voices and memorialize the contribution made by the foreign experts in China, strengthening the friendship of Chinese students and their foreign teachers.

The author is an editor of International Talent magazine, the organizer of the Maple Leaf Cup 2016 "Foreign Teachers in China".