When China's Golden Roaster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival held its first international micro film ceremony on Jan 26 in Beijing, the government of the city of Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous received an "Excellent government contribution" award for its micro film Parents and the Oaks.

It centers on two oak trees in the city's North Weapon Park telling the story of earlier generations who worked for the military and their efforts and great contributions to national defense.

Golden Roaster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival's 1st International Micro Film ceremony, in Beijing, on Jan 26. [Photo/www.china.com]

This short film is a part of a larger micro film series called "Memories of Lucheng (Baotou)", a joint production between the Baotou Party publicity department and China Radio International, describing the city's history and depicting its landscape, modern aspects, fashions, livability, green efforts, ecology, and its future.

Poster for Parents and the Oaks. [Photo/www.china.com]

The film crew who took part in the ceremony consisted of Li Dongbin, producer; Sun Yuanfeng, general director; and Zhang Bo, production manager. The judges praised the film and said they were impressed by Baotou’s outstanding film production, especially since this is its first attempt at a film competition.