From July 13 to 18, the Macau Pui Ching Middle School Choir traveled to Beijing to participate in the China International Chorus Festival (CICF). This was the first time the school's newly formed Girls' Choir competed. Thanks to their expressive, moving performance and confident stage presence, they successfully captured First-Class Honors—the highest award in the Youth Category.
The competition was highly competitive, bringing together over 300 choral groups from home and abroad. After days of intensive rehearsals and refinement through masterclasses, the choir members flawlessly presented their competition repertoire, fully demonstrating the outstanding artistic literacy of Macau's youth. During the trip, the team also attended the opening ceremony at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), engaged in joint performances and musical exchanges, and visited various cultural venues.
Winning this top honor is a great recognition of the school's achievements in arts education. Using music as a bridge, this brand-new female choir showcased the unique charm of Macau's youth to the mainland, gaining precious experiences in cultural exchange and personal growth.