On December 13, the Grand Final of the 3rd China Classic Recitation Competition (Shenzhen Station) hosted by CNBN (CNR Online) was held at Lanzhu School, Shenzhen Middle School Longgang Education Group. The competition was divided into six categories: Toddler Group, Primary School Group, Secondary School Group, University Group, Social Group and Senior Citizen Group. Through on-site performances and professional evaluation, a total of 11 First Prize winners, 22 Second Prize winners and 35 Third Prize winners were selected. Li Xiaoyu, Wang Ruoyao, Zhang Yuxiao, He Yuxi, Ge Yupeng, Zhao Zhigang and other contestants won the First Prize in their respective categories.
Since its launch, the Shenzhen Station event has attracted extensive participation with nearly 10,000 cumulative registrations. After the online preliminary selection, more than 2,000 contestants advanced to the offline semi-finals, which were held across multiple school campuses and public cultural venues throughout Shenzhen.
The recitation works and expressive forms of the contestants featured diverse characteristics. In addition to the interpretation of traditional classics such as Ballad of Mulan and Notes on Yueyang Tower, some contestants innovatively integrated classic recitation with Shenzhen’s urban landscapes, various local dialects and foreign languages in their performances. Outstanding individual contestants and groups from the competition have been invited to perform at the subsequent Award Ceremony.
The judging panel consisted of seasoned professionals including veteran director Luo Minzhi. In their comments, the judges focused on guiding contestants in recitation skills and interpreting the connotations of the classic works. According to on-site observations and feedback from participants, the experience of performing on stage has deepened contestants’ understanding of classic works and boosted their confidence in expression.
The Grand Final of Shenzhen Station is an integral part of the in-depth promotion of the China Classic Recitation Competition in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. According to the organizers, outstanding contestants from Shenzhen Station will have the opportunity to participate in subsequent national recitation exhibitions.
Award List of the Grand Final (Shenzhen Station)
First Prize
Toddler Group: Li Xiaoyu
Primary School Group: Wang Ruoyao, Liu Zihan, Shen Shiyou, Zhou Yutong, Gao Ruoyan, Ruan Yuechen
Secondary School Group: Zhang Yuxiao
University Group: He Yuxi
Social Group: Ge Yupeng
Senior Citizen Group: Zhao Zhigang
Second Prize
Toddler Group: Huang Menghan, Lü Yixi
Primary School Group: Deng Yinuo, Wu Pengyu, He Yuling, Sun Yici, Li Shuke, Qiu Yuhao, Lu Chenxi, Deng Yuchen, Wang Zihan, Yang Ningxuan, Lin Xinyi, Guo Roudi, Liu Qianyu, Liu Jingqi, Xiao Jingtong
Secondary School Group: Zhang Xiang, Ye Zilü
University Group: Chen Baixi
Social Group: Su Jinziwei
Senior Citizen Group: Feng Wende
Third Prize
Toddler Group: Liang Yuxing, Huang Shitong
Primary School Group: Zhang Yihan, Zhang Weihan, Cao Ruoke, Liu Motong, Guo Yuxi, Quan Zeyu, Zou Kexin, Zhou Zhiqi, Leng Xinyuan, Hu Xiangqi, Xue Chuheng, Ye Yitian, Chen Xinyi, Ye Qinru, He Youting, Li Jiaxuan, Xiao Leqi, Wang Yuhan, Xie Junjie, Li Yuhan, Zhu Jianke, Zhang Zixuan, An Zhiqi, Xie Xinyi, Zhan Yuhan, Li Xincheng
Secondary School Group: Qian Zecheng, Zheng Xueyi, Yuan Zhengxia, Cai Jiaxin
University Group: Lai Zhiqing
Social Group: Zhou Shan
Senior Citizen Group: Li yao
