Today, my teacher informed me that I won the first prize in the national calligraphy competition, but I had to pay 50 yuan. Why?

At present, the holding of calligraphy competitions is really chaotic, and most of them are aimed at collecting money. Calligraphy competitions organized by China Calligraphers' Association and calligraphers' associations in various provinces and cities are more formal. Generally, the participation fee is paid, but there is no need to pay for winning prizes and progress, and certificates and bonuses or prizes will be issued. Some are nominal book associations or even fake ones, which need to be carefully distinguished.