China Stamps - 1990 , T154, Scott 2294 Chinese Films - MNH, F-VF - (92294)

China Stamps - 1990 , T154, Scott 2294 Chinese Films - MNH, F-VF : China's major annual national awards include the" Golden Rooster Film Awards" sponsored by the China Film Association, the "Hundred Flowers Awards" of the magazine" Popular Cinema" and the" Outstanding Film Awards" given by the Ministry of Radio Film and Television. The annual" Golden Rooster Film Awards," named for the Year of the Rooster, were initiated in 1981. With a jury of more than 20 prominent film artists, critics and film artists, critics and film historians, they cover a wide range of film categories and performances and are designed to promote creativity, film research and criticism. After a period of suspension during the" cultural revolution," the" Hundred Flowers Awards" were resumed in 1980, having begun in 1962. These awards are usually limited to seven categories; for three best films, best leading actor and actress and best supporting actor and actress. Winners are selected by a viewers' poll. To encourage and promote the film industry, the government makes its own awards in several categories. Issued by the Ministry of Culture before 1986 and by the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television since that time, the awards were resumed in 1980 after a suspension of more than 20 years. The awards were first instituted in 1957.