Children shine at Chinese language recitation competition in Myanmar's Yangon

A student competes during a Chinese language recitation competition at the China Cultural Center in Yangon, Myanmar, April 26, 2026. (Photo by Soe Pyae Tun/Xinhua)

May Thin Lwin Oo, 15, who won third prize, said she was happy with her achievement. "There were many competitors, and it was challenging because they were very talented, so I felt a lot of pressure. I learned more about Chinese culture and improved my pronunciation and speaking skills," she said.

The competition attracted more than 1,500 students from Chinese schools across Myanmar, of whom 55 advanced to the final round. First, second and third prizes, along with excellence awards and other prizes, were presented to the finalists, according to Bowen Chinese School.