“The Voice of Campus – Singing Across China”, jointly organised by Chung Chi College at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) and Xiamen University, has been successfully held. Sponsored by the Qin Jia Yuan Foundation Limited and the Chinese Cultural and Alumni Networking Fund, the event aimed to promote Chinese culture by arousing emotional resonance through music, delivering positive energy and strengthening communication among university students across China.

The cross-institutional and cross-regional singing contest lasted for several months and went through three stages: the preliminary stage, the semi-final and the final. Held on the campus of CUHK, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) and Xiamen University, the preliminary stage witnessed 27 contesting parties proceeding to compete in the semi-final, which was held on 6 July at CUHK’s Lee Hysan Concert Hall. In the semi-final, six contestants, who scored the highest and second highest from the universities they represented, advanced to the final and competed for the championship on stage at TVB City.

The grand final on 7 July attracted an audience of nearly 500. That night, the six finalists performed to their best on stage, demonstrating their superb singing skills, commitment to winning and devotion to music. After two rounds of fabulous performances, Hung Sum-yee, a year-4 Music student at CUHK, who received unanimous praise from the judges for her sweet voice and delicate emotions, was crowned as the champion. Molly Yeung, year-2 Business Administration student at CUHK, was also awarded a merit prize. The event was broadcast on the evening of 20 July on TVB Jade and Guangdong Broadcasting and Television Network Jade Channel.

After the contest, Chung Chi College, the organiser of the event, coordinated a one-day trip for all of the contestants, guiding them on an in-depth tour of Hong Kong’s history and culture. It not only promoted mutual understanding and integration among the youths from Hong Kong and mainland China but also brought the whole event to a successful conclusion.

(From left to right) “The Voice of Campus – Singing Across China” Second Runner-up Li Longge, year-3 Music student at Xiamen University; Champion Hung Sum-yee, year-4 Music student at CUHK; First Runner-up Yang Xiaoying, year-4 Global Business Management student at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen).

The guests, mentors, hosts and six finalists.

Semi-final judges Professor Roger Chung, Ms Lavender Cheung and Mr Jim Lau (5th to 7th left) with the six finalists.

Students from the three universities participated in a one-day trip that included a visit to the famous scenic spot Victoria Peak.