Wu Jiachun, a 2023 student of the UIC Music Department, has won the Gold Medal in the Professional Group of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Youth Piano Competition (under the guidance of Dr. Wei Jiaying).

Figure: Wu Jiachun receiving the Gold Medal Certificate

Figure: Dr. Wei Jiaying receiving the Outstanding Instructor Award

About the Competition

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Youth Music Week is an initiative designed to actively support China’s “Cultural Power” strategy and the implementation of the “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Development Plan.” The competition is supported by the governments of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau, as well as various social organizations, music institutions, and musicians. Its goal is to use music as a bridge to foster cultural exchange and collaboration among youth from these regions. The event not only provides a platform for young talents to showcase their skills but also plays a crucial role in the identification, cultivation, and promotion of young musicians, helping to enhance the Greater Bay Area's global cultural influence and encouraging youth worldwide to engage with the region.

Figure: Wu Jiachun performing live at the competition

Figure: Wu Jiachun receiving the Gold Medal trophy at the awards ceremony