Young musicians contest concludes, winners announced

The 34th Macau Young Musicians Competition of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has concluded.
Among the “several extraordinary young musicians” who competed last weekend, Siu Lai Na took home the “Cultural Affairs Bureau Prize”. The IC also announced the winners of the Award for Best Group Performance and other categories.
Siu was awarded the “Advanced Level Grand Champion in Guzheng”. Guzheng is a traditional Chinese musical string instrument with over 2,500 years of history.
The 16-year-old had previously been awarded the title of “Elementary Level Grand Champion in Guzheng” at the competition in 2008, and received the maximum classification in the grading test of the China Nationalities Orchestra Society.
Siu has been awarded an IC scholarship to cover her first year of tuition fees for a university degree or music-related course.
“The competition for special awards at each level was extraordinary, and all participants gave their best in the performance,” said the IC.
The award ceremony was attended by the IC’s head of the department of cultural events.
According to the IC, the 35th edition of the competition has been scheduled for next July and August. More information will be announced at the end of this year.