The 20^th Asia Pacific Wind Orchestra Festival entered its fourth day.  Contestants flocked to the event from Australia, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Macao and Japan.

The Pui Ching Wind Orchestra performed in the event yesterday and received critical acclaim, especially for its joint performance with Japanese musician Yo Matsushita.

The exchange activities after the performance added color to the trip and allowed students to bond with fellow musicians.

The student musicians also visited Nagoya before concluding their trip.

The Pui Ching Dance Team performed in the International Youth Dance Festival Parade this evening.  The team won the applause of many bystanders.

The Pui Ching Wind Orchestra attended the 20^th Wind Orchestra Festival in Japan from July 18^th to 22^nd.

The Pui Ching Wind Orchestra performed with various local school bands and a band from Singapore yesterday.  It learned much from the cooperation with fellow student artists and also won thunderous applause for itself.  The orchestra will be giving its second performance in the Hamamatsu Convention Hall today with Japanese musician Yo Matsushita.  Other performing guests included Pui Ching alumni such as Mr. Lee Chi Pok, Mr. Tam Chi Ho, Mr. Lee Kim Kong, Mr. Chan Seng Hei, Ms. Wong Wing U, Mr. Kwok Si Hoi, and Mr. Leong Chi Lam.

On July 18^th, Principal Kou Kam Fai, Vice-Principal Chan Keng Lim, teachers and students of Macao Pui Ching Middle School warmly welcomed Vice-Principal Zhao Xin, Secretary Wang Xiao Yue and their entourage from Zhuhai No. 1 Middle School and gave them a tour of the school facilities.  The two schools engaged in a contract signing ceremony and became sister schools.

The guests from Zhuhai No. 1 Middle School then visited Pui Ching’s China Culture House, Innovative Science House and the library and had a tour of the collections and facilities within. 

During the contract signing ceremony, Principal Kou Kam Fai introduced the school’s course of development, academic accomplishments, the students’ curricula and their outstanding achievements in post-secondary education, competitions and international exchange activities.  Principal Kou expressed that both schools are located in the Great Bay Area and share similar cultures and the same language.  A group of students from Pui Ching previously had the pleasure of engaging in academic exchange with Zhuhai No. 1 Middle School and it is hoped that teachers and students will have more of such opportunities in the future.  Lastly, Principal Kou quoted Chairman Xi Jin Ping, “The new era belongs to everyone”, to encourage students from the two schools to learn from each other, grasp the opportunities presented to them and create their own era.

Vice-Principal Zhao Xin believes that Pui Ching’s academic excellence is noteworthy.  She indicated that Zhuhai and Macao are neighbors and their cooperation has demonstrative effects.  China now has various policies such as the One Belt One Road Initiative and the Great Bay Area.  Schools shoulder the responsibility of educating the next generation and the current bond between the schools is expected to build new platforms for students.