On 20 May, Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) hosted the Chinese Talent Show, bringing together international students and faculty members to celebrate Chinese language learning and cultural exchange through performances and interactive activities. The university's senior management Prof Guo Haipeng, Dean of the School of General Education, also attended the event.
The programme opened with a traditional lion dance performance, creating a lively festive atmosphere. Students from different Chinese language classes then presented a variety of performances, including Chinese songs, poetry recitation, drama, and dubbing.
Dr Wu Bingzhao, Director of the Chinese Language and Culture Centre (CLCC), accepted the lion dance's Cai Qing (Plucking the Greens) blessing on behalf of all the students and faculty
Students perform in the lion dance
 Students of the Intermediate Chinese II Class perform the song "Love Confession (告白气球)" |  Students from the mixed classes performed "Castle on the Hill (山丘上的城堡)" |
 The Intermediate Chinese I Class students perform the song "Can’t Help Falling in Love (情非得已)" |  The Intermediate Chinese II student performs the song "Waiting for You After Class (等你下课 )" |
 Students from the Intermediate Chinese II perform the song “Love Is an Open Door” |
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Featured performances included recitations of the Tang poem Farewell to a Friend (送友人) by Li Bai, a dubbing performance inspired by Shrek 2, and a stage adaptation of Beauty and the Beast.
Students of the Chinese Poetry and Culture class present a poetry recitation “Farewell to a Friend (送友人)”
The Advanced Chinese II students performed a dubbing presentation of “Shrek 2”
The Elementary Chinese II studnets present a stage play adaptation of "Beauty and the Beast"
Traditional cultural games such as shuttlecock kicking and pitch-pot were also incorporated into the event, offering participants opportunities to experience Chinese cultural traditions in an interactive way. Lucky draw sessions and Dragon Boat Festival-themed gifts further added to the festive atmosphere.
Traditional Chinese cultural games
Lucky draw winners with Dr. James Yang, Dr Jenny Cui and Ms Candy Cai
The event provided students with a platform to showcase their language learning achievements and creativity while deepening their understanding of Chinese culture. Through performances and cultural activities, the Chinese Talent Show fostered communication and friendship among students and faculty members, creating memorable experiences at the close of the semester.
From SGE and MPRO
Reporter: Avril Wu
Photographer: Hanna He
Editor: James Yang, Candy Cai, Cecilia Yu
