This annual competition celebrates the rich linguistic and literary traditions of Taiwan and Ireland, encouraging translators to explore connections between different poetic cultures and to bring new voices to readers across languages.

The competition features three short poems by Jocelyn Wen (温若喬), a poet who writes in the Taiwanese language:
·         〈相辭〉 Sio-sî
·         〈無聲無說〉 Bô-siann-bô-sueh
·         〈行跤花〉 Kiânn-kha-hue

We welcome entries from translators at all stages of their careers and from anywhere in the world. Whether you are an experienced literary translator, a student, a poet, or someone with a passion for languages, we encourage you to engage creatively with these remarkable poems.

The deadline for submissions is 1 September 2026. Further information about the poems and details on how to apply.