Miri Hakka Association Youth Group – Results of Calligraphy Inheritance Competition Announced

(Miri, 26th) The results for the 2025 Hakka Descendants Calligraphy Inheritance Competition, organized by the Miri Hakka Association Youth Group, have been announced. Deng Yiqiao (Miri Chung Hua Primary School), Zhang Yujing (Puyi Chung Hua Primary School), and Zhang Yuen (Luodong Secondary School) respectively won the championships for the Lower Primary, Upper Primary, and Secondary School categories.

This competition was held yesterday afternoon at the association’s premises and offered three categories: Lower Primary (ages 7 to 9), Upper Primary (ages 10 to 12), and Secondary School, attracting 20 Hakka descendants to register and participate.

In the Lower Primary category, the runner-up was Yang Yongying (Zhongshan Primary School), and the third place went to Yang Ruikai (Miri Chung Hua Primary School). The Upper Primary runner-up was Peng Chengwei (Luodong Chung Hua Primary School), with Qiu Yuxuan (Zhongshan School) taking third. For the Secondary School category, the runner-up and third place went to Deng Yizheng (Miri Chung Hua Secondary School) and Lu Xinlong (Mabao Secondary School), respectively.

This “Calligraphy Inheritance” competition, dedicated to Hakka descendants, aims to promote Chinese culture, pass on the art of calligraphy, and inspire young people’s interest and passion for traditional culture. Each category set out awards for Champion, Runner-up, Third Place, and Merit Prizes. All participants received trophies, participation certificates, and gifts—everyone was awarded.

Organizing Chairwoman Liu Limei said that calligraphy is not just an art, but also a means of self-cultivation; between lifting and moving the brush, students not only learn writing techniques but also, in the fragrance of ink, learn to reflect calmly and cultivate themselves. She hopes that through this competition, students can progress together through exchange and observation, continually improving their artistic levels and creative abilities.

Liu Limei, who is also the Junior Section Director of the association’s Youth Group, stated at the opening ceremony yesterday afternoon that this event was meticulously planned by the Youth Group and is intended to pass on and promote the outstanding traditional culture of the Chinese nation, allowing the younger generation to experience the beauty of Chinese characters through calligraphy and to cultivate focus, patience, and enhance cultural literacy.

She said that although this competition was divided into primary and secondary school groups with a limited number of participants, the enthusiastic response from both younger and older students showed a strong interest in calligraphy, which was gratifying and demonstrated the significance of the event.

She encouraged the students, saying that participating in the competition is not only about winning prizes, but a dialogue with oneself—each stroke is the result of earnest learning and persistence. She also thanked the judges for their guidance, the parents for supporting and encouraging their children’s interests, and all the Youth Group committee and organizing team members for their hard work in ensuring the event ran smoothly.

She added that the students’ full concentration and expressive brushwork fully demonstrated their love and dedication for the art of calligraphy, and she hopes such cultural activities can continue, so that the torch of Chinese traditional culture may be passed on and flourish among the younger generation.

The following are the award results for each category:

Lower Primary Category:
Champion: Deng Yiqiao (Miri Chung Hua Primary School)
Runner-up: Yang Yongying (Zhongshan Primary School)
Third place: Yang Ruikai (Miri Chung Hua Primary School)
Merit Award: Qiu Yuru (Zhongshan School)
Xie Jiajie (Miri Chung Hua Primary School)

Upper Primary Category:
Champion: Zhang Yujing (Puyi Chung Hua Primary School)
Runner-up: Peng Chengwei (Luodong Chung Hua Primary School)
Third place: Qiu Yuxuan (Zhongshan School)
Merit Award: Xie Xinjie (Zhongshan School)
Yang Ruining (Miri Chung Hua Primary School)

Secondary School Category:
Champion: Zhang Yuen (Luodong Secondary School)
Runner-up: Deng Yizheng (Miri Chung Hua Secondary School)
Third place: Lu Xinlong (Mabao Secondary School)
Merit Award: Qu Yuanhui (Peimin Secondary School), Hong Xinyi (Peimin Secondary School), Yu Jiaqi (Miri Chung Hua Secondary School), Yu Jiayi (Miri Chung Hua Secondary School), Shang Zhelun (Lianlv Secondary School), Xin Xuanhuan (Peimin Secondary School), Zeng Jingwen (Luodong Secondary School)