Sponsored by Mr. Li Rongmei and co-organized by the Metro Manila Chinese Education Association and the Filipino-Chinese Columnists Association, the 7th Chinese Culture Competition held its grand opening on the afternoon of September 17 at the auditorium of Philippine Cultural College, while simultaneously continuing the translation competition.
Consul General Shen Zicheng of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Philippines attended the meeting and delivered a speech. Conference Chairman and President of the Columnists Association, Li Rongmei, stated in his address that Chinese culture has a long and profound history spanning five thousand years. This competition aims to cultivate a strong interest in Chinese culture among today's students, so they may uphold the fine traditions of Chinese culture and become Filipino citizens with a Chinese cultural temperament.
President Huang Wanrong of Philippine Cultural College delivered the welcome address. Vice Chairman Huang Duanming of the Chinese Education Center gave a speech wishing the competition a successful event and hoping it would cultivate a new generation of young students with a Chinese cultural temperament. Principal Lin Wencheng, President of the Metro Manila Chinese Education Association, introduced the judges and read the competition rules. Vice President Cai Yishu of Philippine Cultural College served as the competition host.
