2025 GASCA "Huanyu Cup・Hong Kong Station/Tokyo Finals" Recitation and Public Speaking Competition
2025 GASCA "Huanyu Cup・Hong Kong Station/Tokyo Finals" Recitation and Public Speaking Competition
2025 GASCA "Huanyu Cup・Hong Kong Station/Tokyo Finals" Recitation and Public Speaking Competition
2025 GASCA "Huanyu Cup・Hong Kong Station/Tokyo Finals" Recitation and Public Speaking Competition
2025 GASCA "Huanyu Cup・Hong Kong Station/Tokyo Finals" Recitation and Public Speaking Competition
2025 GASCA "Huanyu Cup・Hong Kong Station/Tokyo Finals" Recitation and Public Speaking Competition
2025 GASCA "Huanyu Cup・Hong Kong Station/Tokyo Finals" Recitation and Public Speaking Competition
2025 GASCA "Huanyu Cup・Hong Kong Station/Tokyo Finals" Recitation and Public Speaking Competition
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Please pay the entry fee first, registration form will be sent to the registered email after payment is completed:

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Recitation CompetitionPublic Speaking Competition
CantoneseEnglishMandarin
€65,95

Contest info

  Huanyu Cup Hong Kong Station/Tokyo Finals
Deadline for registration: 2025-October-18
Competition Date: 2025-October-25
CompetitionsPlace : Sky Music Studio, Hong Kong

Competition category: By age group, infant/young child/child/middle-aged child/teen/youth/open group (Click here for details of the grouping)
Competition recitation material: Self-selected (classical poetry/children's songs/modern poetry/prose/other Download suggested topics
Competition option: Individual
Competition Events: Cantonese. English. Japanese. mandarin
Recitation time limit: The total length should not exceed 3 minutes.
Registration Procedure: Pay the entry fee on this website → Receive registration confirmation via email → Arrive at the competition venue on time for the competition

**The winners of the first, second, third and honorable mention awards will be invited to attend the 2025 World Championship in Tokyo, Japan on December 26, 12.holdFinals 

The entry fee includes the standard medal, and the winners do not need to apply for the standard medal,Please pay attention

All participants are cordially invited to attend the award ceremony on the same day to receive their awards on site. 

All groups and schools are welcome to sign up.

 



Competition Awards:

Champion (one for each group),Awarded to the contestant with the highest score, a certificate and a trophy will be awarded.
Runner-up (one from each group),Awarded to the contestant with the second highest score, who will receive a certificate and a trophy.
Second runner-up (one from each group): Awarded to the contestant with the third highest score, who will receive a certificate and a trophy.
Honorable Mention:The top 40% of participants will receive a certificate and a medal.
Merit Award:The next 30% of the contestants will receive a certificate and a medal.
If the judges believe that the contestants in this group have not reached the award-winning level, no award ranking and prizes for that ranking will be awarded.

Game Schedule:

Hong Kong Regional Competition Dates : January 2025, 10 
Hong Kong physical competition location:Sky Music Studio, Hong Kong
Address: Units E, 10/F, MG Tower,133 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
The winner will be able to represent his or her countryGo to Tokyo, Japan to compete in person 

*The number of places in the final is limited. Participants must first obtain the qualifications and then register on a first-come-first-served basis; once the payment is confirmed, successfully admitted participants will be notified by email.

Awards ceremony:

The awards ceremony will be held at the Sky Music Studio Auditorium on October 25th after the competition. The champion will receive a certificate and trophy. The runner-up, third runner-up, honorable mention, and merit awards will receive certificates and medals.


The registration fee includes the certificate, trophy/medal. Please note that the trophy and medal presented at the award ceremony are notwill notThe name of the winner is printed.

Participants who are unable to attend the award ceremony can apply for their certificates and trophies/pennants to be sent to the designated address after the competition. Shipping costs will be charged separately based on local postal charges.

The Association offers a trophy upgrade service. Winners who wish to have their trophies printed with their own names can apply for this upgrade on the official website after the competition. Please note that custom trophies are an additional service and are not included in the registration fee. Shipping costs will be charged separately based on local postal rates. The production time for the trophy upgrade service is 2-3 months. If you cannot wait, the Association does not recommend applying for a custom trophy.

Tentative competition schedule:

9:30am Registration & Audience Entry

9:30-11:00

Recitation Cantonese Group Early Childhood/Elementary School Group

Recitation Cantonese Group Youth/Open Group

11:00-12:00

English recitation group for young children/primary school students

English Recitation Group Youth/Open Group

12:00-13:00

Recitation Mandarin Group for Young Children/Elementary School Students

Recitation Mandarin Group Youth/Open Group

13:30-14:30

Award Ceremony

Competition registration steps:

GASCA past competition photo gallery:

Past contestants visit:

Other details of the competition:

Competition theme

Feel free to choose any theme

If selected to advance to the Tokyo finals, participants may compete using another topic.

language category

Languages: Cantonese, English, Japanese, Mandarin
Competition category
CategoryDate of BirthTime Limit
Early Child – Group CBorn between 2019–2021 (1st Jan 2019–31st Dec 2021)Within 2 minutes/2 min
Junior – Group DBorn between 2016–2018 (1st Jan 2016–31st Dec 2018)Within 3 minutes/3 min
Junior – Group EBorn between 2014–2015 (1st Jan 2014–31st Dec 2015)Within 3 minutes/3 min
Junior – Group FBorn between 2012–2013 (1st Jan 2012–31st Dec 2013)Within 4 minutes/4 min
Intermediate – Group GBorn between 2009–2011 (1st Jan 2009–31st Dec 2011)Within 5 minutes/5 min
Intermediate – Group HBorn between 2006–2008 (1st Jan 2006–31st Dec 2008)Within 5 minutes/5 min
Open – Group JBorn in 2005 or before Date of BirthBefore: 31st Dec 2005Within 5 minutes/5 min
Finals Rules (if selected to advance to the Tokyo Finals)

  • There is no dress code.
  • You are free to choose the same theme or different themes during the preliminary and final rounds.
  • Content must not contain vulgar or offensive language.
  • Participants are allowed to use cue cards during their presentations to assist in the delivery of their presentations.
  • If the set speech period is exceeded, a bell will sound to indicate the end of the speech period. Please stop speaking at that time.
  • After your speech, please exit from the wings of the stage and exit the building. We kindly ask for your cooperation and not to remain in the lobby.
  • All rights related to the recording, distribution and sale of performances, reviews, seminar recordings, recordings, etc. performed at GASCA International Competitions belong to the organizers.
  • Videos of performances, reviews and workshops from GASCA International competitions may be posted online without prior notice.
  • Filming or recording during competitions is prohibited.
  • The date and time of the judging will be determined by the sponsor.
  • Additional reservations and cancellations will be posted on the organizer's website if required.
  • There is no parking lot.Please come by public transport.
  • Preschool children are not allowed in the halls.Also, if it is determined that a contestant will be disturbed by crying, etc., we may ask them to leave the room.
  • All travel and accommodation expenses are borne by the participants themselves.
  • No refunds will be given after application for any reason.

Scoring criteria:

Judges will assign scores based on the following criteria:

Performance charm (20%): includes the speaker's posture, body language and overall stage presence. Maintaining a calm, confident presentation helps support your presentation and engage your audience.
Voice and Pronunciation (20%): Speaking clearly, using volume, rhythm and intonation appropriately to enhance your speech and make it more attractive to your audience is crucial. Pitch changes and pauses can significantly affect the delivery.
Emotional Expression (20%): Use emotion and emphasis appropriate to the content of the speech or recitation. It requires a delicate balance to convey the right emotion without overacting.
Subject Matter Communication (20%): Demonstrates a clear understanding of the subject matter that enables the speaker to communicate it in a way that makes the content accessible and vivid to the audience.
Overall performance (20%): This encompasses the overall effectiveness of the speech or recitation, including the speaker's ability to stay engaged, convey the message clearly, and leave a lasting impact on the audience.
Competition Awards:


Champion (one for each group)-The contestant with the highest score will receive a certificate and a trophy.

Runner-up (one for each group)- Awarded to the contestant with the second highest score, who will receive a certificate and a trophy.

Second runner-up (one from each group)- Awarded to the contestant with the third highest score, who will receive a certificate and a trophy.

Honor Award: The top 40% of the contestants will receive a certificate and a medal.

Merit Award: The next 30% of the contestants will receive a certificate and a medal.

Participation Award: : The remaining contestants will receive a certificate

"Global Language Cup Recitation Competition" Outstanding Teacher Award - The instructors of the top three winners in each category will receive a certificate and a trophy.

"Global Language Cup Recitation Competition" - Cultivating Talents Silver Award: HK$500 cash prize, awarded to mentors who invite five or more students.

"Global Language Cup Recitation Competition" - Talent Cultivation Gold Award: HK$1000 cash prize, awarded to mentors who invite ten or more students.

"Huayu Cup Recitation Competition" - Education Award: Schools/education centers that invite ten or more students to participate in each category will receive a certificate and a trophy.

Participation Award: All participants will receive an electronic participation certificate

If the judges believe that the contestants in this group have not reached the award-winning level, no award ranking and prizes for that ranking will be awarded.


The awards ceremony will be held on the same day after the competition. The champion will receive a certificate and trophy. The runner-up, third place, honorable mention, and merit awards will receive certificates and medals.

The final registration fee includes the certificate, trophy/medal. Please note that the trophy and pennant received at the award ceremony are notwill notThe name of the winner is printed.


The Association provides an exclusive trophy upgrade service. If winners want to apply for a trophy with their own name printed on it, they can go to the official website to apply for the upgrade service after the competition.Please note that customized trophies are an additional service, and the cost of upgrading customized trophies is not included in the registration fee, and the shipping fee will be charged separately according to the local postal fee.The trophy upgrade service takes 2-3 months to produce.If you can't wait, the association does not recommend applying for exclusive trophies.

Privacy Policy:

Privacy Policy:

Statement of Purpose

The Association (hereinafter referred to as "GASCA") recognizes the importance of personal information in business operations and attaches great importance to its protection.In order to thoroughly protect personal information, we will properly handle it in accordance with the GASCA Personal Information Protection Regulations (hereinafter referred to as "Personal Information Protection Regulations").

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GASCA properly collects personal information.When collecting personal information, we will clarify the purpose of use and collect only necessary items.

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The personal information collected will be used only for the purpose specified in advance.Without my consent, we will not provide or disclose information to third parties beyond the scope of the purpose, except in cases based on laws and regulations and other situations stipulated by the personal information protection regulations.

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The collected personal information will be strictly managed to prevent leakage, loss and tampering.In addition, personal information that is no longer required will be promptly discarded and deleted.

employee supervision

We will appropriately supervise our employees to ensure the secure management of personal information.

Disclosure of personal information, etc.

We will respond promptly to requests for disclosure of the purpose of use or disclosure of personal data held by that person.

All copyrights belong to GASCA.Unauthorized reproduction of articles and photos is prohibited.

Insurance

It is the entrant's responsibility to purchase insurance to participate in the competition.This applies to health and injury insurance in the event of an accident, fire or theft while travelling and loss or damage to musical instruments or luggage.

judges

The competition will be judged by the judges commissioned by the competition organizer according to the scoring criteria.

The judges' decision is final and cannot be appealed.

The event organizer reserves the final right to interpret the general rules and regulations of the competition.

If there is any dispute over this event, the organizer reserves the right of final decision and no one shall object.

In the event of any conflict in the meaning of any translated version, the English version shall prevail.