On October 18, Acting Consul General Cheng Hongbo attended the Awards Ceremony of the “Cultures of China: Water Cube Cup” Toronto Chinese Songs Contest 2026.

Acting Consul General Cheng congratulated the award-winning contestants from the consular district, noting that the “Cultures of China: Water Cube Cup” Chinese Songs Contest embodies a deep affection for the motherland, a high standard of professional organization, and a spirit of cultural continuity from generation to generation. The outstanding results achieved by the Toronto regional competition reflect not only the contestants’ individual efforts, but also the support of all sectors of the community for promoting fine Chinese culture. He expressed hope that younger generations of Chinese Canadians would continue to learn Chinese and sing Chinese songs, thereby preserving the roots of Chinese culture and strengthening their sense of cultural identity and emotional connection to their heritage.

The 2026 “Cultures of China: Water Cube Cup” Chinese Songs Contest adopted the theme “Voice Resonates Globally, Music Unites Us” this year. The Toronto regional competition was co-hosted by the Beijing Association Canada, the Toronto Water Cube Cultural and Arts Center, and other organizations.