Laoshan district in Qingdao, Shandong province has launched a global competition for cultural and innovative designs, offering a top prize of 50,000 yuan ($7,370).

The competition will run till July 30, and organizers will invite experts to review collected works in August, with winners expected to be announced September.

The collection is divided into two sections: production designs and special projects from individuals and groups, at home and abroad.

Production designs are to range from art crafts to prints, digital products, cartoons, furniture, as well as garments, while special projects can be related to sculpture, tourism, festivals and even red cultural heritage, the color embodying China’s revolutionary spirit.

Participants are required to send their works, in the form of design drafts or PPT, by email to sqhywcds@163.com, while telephone contact numbers are 86-532-88996983 and 86-532-88999590.

The event aims to showcase the district’s cultural resources and boost the local cultural sector, said Xu Jinhong, executive vice director of the publicity department of CPC Laoshan District Committee.

“We will protect intellectual property and help the selected designs to transfer into commercial products,” Xu told a news conference Sunday.

Laoshan district, named after the sacred Mount Lao, is marked by a beautiful environment, rich intangible cultural heritage, tasty delicacies and historical tales.

Xu said the winning designs are expected to reflect the characteristics of the region.