Held once every three years, the National Arts Showcase, organized by Ministry of Education of the PRC, attracted young talent from around the country for a week-long festival of visual arts, dance, vocal and instrumental music. Featuring the best from each of the provinces, primary and secondary school students convened at Suzhou to present their unique pieces at the Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre and the Suzhou Poly Grand Theatre. At the invitation of the Hong Kong Education Bureau, DGS Symphony Orchestra is honoured to represent our city, along with other students from Hong Kong, showcasing the best our instrumentalists, choristers, dancers and visual artists have to offer.

We also visited the historical sights at Soochow Academy and the Surging Wave Pavilion, and were warmly welcomed by Baodai Experimental Primary School. It was indeed an eye-opening experience for our students, and we are especially pleased to be awarded the First Level Prize for our performance. We are grateful to the EDB for organizing the Hong Kong delegation and making this possible. Thanks must also be given to our ever-supportive parents, teachers and Headmistress for their immense support to our girls.