The afternoon of May 22 witnessed the closing ceremony of the 7th Asian Theatre Schools Festival held at the Proscenium Stage Theatre of Changping Campus of the Central Academy of Drama. Representatives from participating institutions, along with leaders, faculty and students of the Central Academy of Drama, gathered together to celebrate this precious moment.

The Closing Ceremony

Mr. Xiaojiang WU, the chairman of the jury, was invited to announce the list of award winners.

Mr. WU announcing the winners

Winners of the Best Acting Award:

Peng Haoran, acting as Yan Zhi Ao in the play of FORGING THE SWORDS

Kim Juncheol, acting as Terrapin in the play of THE TALE OF A TERRAPIN

Han Sowon, acting as Rabbit in the play of THE TALE OF A TERRAPIN

Khash-Erdene Munkhzul, acting as Namjil the Khukhuu in the play of KHUKHUU NAMJIL

Munkhshur Enkhbaatar, acting as Uyanga in the play of KHUKHUU NAMJIL

Ro Yong-Won, acting as Baeksu in the play of DREAM, ECHOES

Yoo Ye-Ri, acting as Doa/Baeksu's Wife in the play of DREAM, ECHOES

Pham Thu Thuy, acting as Ms. Suy Van in the play of Woman's Destiny Like A Rain Drop

Dang Tuyet Anh, acting as Ms. Màu in the play of Woman's Destiny Like A Rain Drop

Winner of the Best Play Award:

FORGING THE SWORDS, by the Central Academy of Drama from China

Winners of the Outstanding Play Award:

WOMAN'S DESTINY LIKE A RAIN DROP, by Hanoi Academy of Theatre and Cinema from Vietnam

DREAM, ECHOES, by Chung-Ang University Department of Theatre from Republic of Korea

Winners of ‘Best Acting Award’

Winners of ‘Outstanding Play Award’

Winner of ‘Best Play Award’

The awarding session was highlighted by the outstanding performances by teachers and students from member schools. Students of Dance Theatre from the Central Academy of Drama presented a dance drama titled ‘Spring River Tune’, showcasing the aesthetics of traditional Chinese culture. Then, students from the Shanghai Theatre Academy performed ‘Nuo I’, a piece rich in cultural heritage and historical memory. Students from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore sang an original song, ‘Don't Wanna Slow Down’, immersing the audience in the vitality and passion of youth. LASALLE College of the Arts from Singapore brought a modern dance performance titled ‘Me;mories’, where the dancers' coordinated efforts and unique dance language created a feast for both the eyes and the soul. Mr. Chittaranjan Tripathy, Director of the National School of Drama in India, surprised the audience with a musical performance, ‘Gunno Bai’, depicting a journey of a disguised busker and his inner struggle. Finally, students of Western Opera from the Central Academy of Drama performed the famous excerpt of ‘Libiamo Ne' Lieti Calici’ from Verdi's opera ‘La Traviata’, drawing a perfect conclusion to this year's festival.

Dance Drama, ‘Spring River Tune’ 

Music Performance, ‘Nuo I’

Original Song, ‘Don't Wanna Slow Down’ 

Modern Dance, ‘Me;mories’ 

Musical Show, ‘Gunno Bai’

Oprea, ‘Libiamo Ne' Lieti Calici’