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Hong Kong Disneyland’s all-new Pixar Summer Fest runs from June 12 to August 31, packed with exclusive seasonal fun for all Pixar lovers.

Highlights include the brand-new drone fountain night show Pixar Pals Spectacular, two lively daytime parades, a draw and meet character workshop, Pixar-themed food and limited collectible merchandise.
Hidden Pixar Easter eggs can also be spotted across city street signs this summer.

The 2026 “21st Century Cup” English Speaking Competition semi-final round of Kindergarten Category, co-organized by China Daily and VDO English, the educational arm of China Daily Hong Kong, was held on Saturday and Sunday at Olympic House in Wan Chai district.
Nearly 200 participants delivered impassioned speeches in the this round, demonstrating their linguistic proficiency as well as their critical thinking and creativity.
TANG Hei Lam Josephine, first place of the Kindergarten Category Grade 1 in Semi-Final round, said her favorite part of the speech was the penguin segment, and she felt happy and fully confident on stage, having learned the value of consistent practice from the competition. “Keep on practicing and try your best,” she said.
Josephine’s mother expressed immense pride in her daughter’s performance, noting the young contestant had gained remarkable confidence through dedicated practice ahead of the semi-final. “Practice makes perfect. More stage time helps them grow,” she said.
“I didn’t expect our little contestants to be so brave, with some delivering extraordinary and astonishing performances. More gestures, facial expressions and a big smile will make your speech even better,” said Germen Hon, an adjudicator for the competition. This is in his fourth year judging the event, with this being his first time overseeing the kindergarten category.
The semi-final round for other categories will take place on April 25. Winners of the semi-final round will go to the final round of this competition, which will be held on May 9.

The 2026 ”21st Century Century Cup“ English Speaking Competition’s second round District Contest, co-organized by China Daily and VDO English — the educational arm of China Daily Hong Kong Edition — was held on Saturday at St. Paul‘s Convent School, Wan Chai District, and Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School in Sha Tin. Nearly 600 contestants delivered impassioned speeches in the second round, demonstrating their linguistic proficiency, as well as critical thinking and creativity. The two District Contest rounds attracted almost 1,000 participants. University category contenders competed in the semi-final on Saturday at the Hong Kong Productivity Council in Kowloon Tong. The semi-finals for other categories will take place on April 25.

The 2026 ”21st Century Cup“ English Speaking Competition first round District Contest, co-organized by China Daily and VDO English, the educational arm of China Daily Hong Kong, was held on Saturday at the Po Leung K*k Tong Nan Kan Junior Secondary College in Sham Shiu Po, Kowloon. The first round contest drew nearly 300 participants who took to the stage to demonstrate their eloquence, confidence and creative expression in the English language. The second round of the District Contest will take place on March 28.

致所有心懷遠大夢想的未來演講家：
2026年「21世紀杯」全國英語演講比賽（香港賽區）報名即將截止，請盡快提交報名信息，把握機會參賽！
立即行動，讓世界傾聽你的聲音！

To all school orators who dream big:
Registration for the “21st Century Cup” National English Speaking Competition 2026 (Hong Kong Region) is closing soon! Please submit your application as soon as possible to join the competition.
Act now and let the world hear you!

致所有心懷遠大夢想的未來演講家：
2026年「21世紀杯」全國英語演講比賽（香港賽區）啟動報名！

新的一年，舞臺已經就緒，此刻正是你綻放光芒的絕佳時機。勇於迎接挑戰，全力展示自我！

在你追逐卓越的道路上，我們始終與你相伴，助你綻放光彩。立即報名，讓世界傾聽你的聲音!

To all school orators who dream big:
The “21st Century Cup” National English Speaking Competition 2026 (Hong Kong Region) is now open for registration!

With a brand new year and a brilliant stage awaiting, now is your chance to step up and shine. Embrace the challenges, and give it all out!

On your way to extraordinary success, we hope to always be there by your side, to help you shine. Register now and let the world hear you!

🎉 BRESC Global Finals Crowns Champions! A Glorious Finale in Hangzhou on Nov 17 Celebrates Youth Excellence!

🏅 Champion Spotlight: Lam Lykeo from Cambodia takes the top honor with a powerful, heartfelt speech that resonated across cultures.

🥈 First Runners-up: Charu Acharya from Nepal shines bright, her eloquence and maturity earned thunderous applause.

🤝 Beyond the Trophy: 32 international young voices proved that communication builds bonds, and youth power drives the Belt and Road spirit forward.