A Chinese New Year Celebration
Philippine Cultural College News: Spring returns to the earth, renewing all things; lanterns and joyful songs welcome a prosperous year. To celebrate the arrival of the Lunar New Year, promote the excellent traditional Chinese culture, and foster a festive, harmonious, warm, and uplifting campus holiday atmosphere, the Philippine Cultural College (PCC) Caloocan Campus grandly held a New Year Celebration Art Performance on the afternoon of February 10, 2026, at the Chung Te Memorial Hall gymnasium, themed "Auspicious Horse Greets Spring, Blessings Fill the World." Teachers and students gathered together to welcome the hopeful new year through song, dance, recitation, drama, and diverse art forms.
The event was attended by a distinguished guests, teachers, students, and parents. Guests included PCC Board of Trustees Vice Chairpersons Ms. Niu Siok Bee and Ms. Mely Chan, and Jinjiang Township Association Secretary-General, Principal Wang Hongzhong. All teachers and students from Grades 1 to 12 participated in the grand event. Special invitations were extended to the English Department heads and teachers, the Preschool and Kindergarten heads and teachers, and parents to join the festivities, fully showcasing the同心同行 (united in heart and action), harmonious, and inclusive campus cultural atmosphere among all departments of PCC.
The event was co-hosted by four students: Flores, Annette C.; Wu, Wesley Lance L.; Chen, Lisa S.; and Lin Zekai. Vice President Dr. Ester C. Lim served as the overall planner, while Chinese Supervisor Liu Xiaoling, and Assistant to the Chinese Supervisor Ms. Shi Xiaoli, and Teacher Huang Jingjing served as the program directors, fully reflecting the educational synergy achieved through the close collaboration and meticulous preparation of the school's administrative team and faculty.
The event commenced with a New Year address by Vice President Dr. Ester C. Lim. She extended a warm welcome and sincere gratitude to the board members and guests present, and offered New Year blessings to the hardworking teachers and the students actively participating in the performances. She pointed out that the Spring Festival is the most important and heartwarming traditional festivals of the Chinese nation, carrying the values of reunion, gratitude, and hope. Being overseas, it is even more important to let students see the Spring Festival, hear its festive sounds, and feel the warmth of Chinese culture through campus activities. She encouraged students to strive forward with the vigor of a steed in the Year of the Horse, aiming high and progressing steadily on their paths of learning and growth. She also expressed her hope that teachers would continue to educate through culture and love, working together to nurture a new generation of students with both moral integrity and talent, and a global perspective. As the ancient saying goes: "When culture thrives, the nation thrives; when education is strong, the future is strong."
The art performance officially began amidst warm applause. The opening dance, "Toddlers Revel in the New Year," performed jointly by elementary school students and the lion dance team, was full of childlike fun and festive spirit, instantly igniting the atmosphere. Subsequently, Grade 9-B students Tan, Reisha Angelia; Siy, Chloe Anne; Kang, Julianna; Pascual, Sofia Nicole and others presented a fan dance titled "Xiao," blending strength and grace with elegant movements, fully displaying youthful vigor.
Grade 1-B students performed a new rendition of the ancient poem "Bamboo and Rock," their clear, melodious voices transforming the poetic resilience of "remaining strong despite countless trials" into a fresh melody, showcasing the timeless vitality of Chinese classics. Grade 12-A students Sy, Michel Shana; Lu, Joseph Gabrielle and Yang Zuyan presented an instrumental ensemble of "The Moon Represents My Heart" and "Jasmine Flower," with melodious tunes and sincere emotion. Grade 11 and 12 Special（实验班） Class students Dy, Victoria Jessica Michelle; Wu, Wesley Lance L. ; Payas, Chelsea S. and others performed modern dances to "Good Luck All Comes" and "Waiting for Your Reply," featuring upbeat rhythms and brimming with youthful energy.
The "Three-and-a-Half" comic skit "Auspicious Horse Greets the New Spring" was performed jointly by Grade 12-A and Special（实验班） Class students Sy, Darwin; Ang, Sherwin Steven; Chen, Ryan X. ; Nalaza, Kendrick M. Their lively, humorous language and rich festive flavor elicited waves of laughter and applause. Grade 9-A students Lu, Daniella Cassandra; Pan, Andy May C. ; Yang, Jinzhao G., and others performed a desk dance titled "Moonlight Shines on Mountains and Rivers," ingeniously blending learning scenarios with artistic creativity, making it a unique highlight. Following this, students from various Chinese Department classes took turns on stage for a fashion show, displaying confidence and composure, fully showcasing the good demeanor of PCC students.
The teachers' performance was equally moving. The song "Tomorrow Will Be Better," performed by Vice President Dr. Ester C. Lim and all Chinese Department teachers, featured warm and resolute voices, conveying the teachers' deep hopes for students’ growth and the school's future, fully embodying the benevolent heart of educators.
The recitation "Saying Goodbye to Cambridge Again" was presented by Grade 12 Special Class students(实验班) Wu, Wesley Lance; Xu Joyce Abigail; Flores, Annette; Chen, Lisa S. and others, delivered with feeling and profound meaning. The sketch "Immediately Energetic," performed by Grade 7 and 8 Special （实验班） Class students Xu, John Stephen; Ong, Honey; Lin, Caetlyn Z. Viola, Kim, was close to campus life, entertaining while educating, full of wit and humor.
The classical dance "Palace Lanterns at Year's End" was performed by Grade 12-A students De Mesa, Gwyneth Dorothy; De Guzman, Jewel Mae F. and others. Their elegant dance moves and flowing classical charm resembled palace lanterns illuminating the cultural memories of the year's turn. The song medley "Voice of Spring" — comprising "Fairy Tale," "Sailor," "Love That Never Disconnects," and "The Love You Want" — was sung by students from different grades: Mediante, Ken Basil; Dognidon, Zynel Clein; Wang, Charls; Zhi, Hao F.; Huang, Ivan; Ang, Maria Aneeka; Uy, Xannah Krizel; Gulapa, Michael Jr. and others. Their performances were emotionally rich and stage-presence steady. The martial arts performance "A Man Should Strive for Strength" by Grade 10-A students Guzmanos, Dwane; Huang, Weilun and others was powerful and majestic, fully demonstrating the spirit of Chinese martial arts.
The finale, the chorus "Returning Clouds," was sung jointly by Grade 12-A and Special Class students Sy, Michel Shana; Lu, Joseph Gabrielle, Chen, Lisa S. and others, conducted by Teacher Huang Jingjing. The voices converged with deep emotion, singing of the students' identification with their cultural roots and their yearning for future dreams.
Furthermore, on-site talent displays were arranged. Teachers Xu Jinyu, Guo Yini, Li Siming, and student Chua, Kevin showcased their skills in calligraphy and paper-cutting, presenting their finished works to the guests on the spot, highlighting the cultural depth of PCC's teacher-student mutual learning and versatile talents.
The entire New Year Celebration Art Performance was not only a dazzling, song-and-dance-filled artistic gala but also a cultural class that nourished the soul, enlightened the mind, and cultivated virtue. On stage, the programs were brilliant and diverse; off stage, culture quietly took root. The Spring Festival was no longer just a seasonal symbol but became part of the students' life experiences through songs and applause. The excellent traditional Chinese culture was also understood, identified with, and cherished through edutainment.
Against the backdrop of running a school overseas, our college始终坚守文化初心 (always adheres to its cultural初心 [original aspiration]), insisting on establishing the school through culture and forging the soul through education, making Chinese culture visible, audible, spreadable, and far-reaching on campus. A spring-welcoming event connects the classroom with the outside world, carries家国情怀 (feelings for home and country), and lights the cultural lanterns in the hearts of generation after generation of PCC students.
Just as the title implies — Lanterns welcome spring, songs fill the campus; hooves gallop奋进 (striving forward), blessings grace the world.

As the songs echoed across the school campus and the applause converged into a spring tide, PCC teachers and students walked forward side by side with firm and warm steps on the path of inheriting excellent traditional Chinese culture, steadfast and unwavering.
Amidst laughter, joy, and sincere blessings, the "Auspicious Horse Greets Spring, Blessings Fill the World" New Year Celebration Art Performance concluded successfully, also writing a new beginning for the coming year — a chapter underpinned by cultural confidence, with the mission of fostering virtue and cultivating talent, walking hand in hand with hope and endeavor.

菲律宾侨中学院讯：春回大地万象新，灯火欢歌迎瑞年。为迎接农历新春的到来，弘扬中华优秀传统文化，营造喜庆祥和、温馨向上的校园节日氛围，菲律宾侨中学院加洛干分校于二〇二六年二月十日下午，假座分校体育馆隆重举行迎新春文艺活动，主题为“祥马贺春・福满人间”。全校师生欢聚一堂，以歌舞、朗诵、戏剧及多元艺术形式，共同迎接充满希望的新一年。
当天活动嘉宾、教师、学生、家长云集，出席嘉宾包括侨中校董会梁淑美副董事长、黄培英副董事长，以及晋总秘书长王宏忠校长。分校一至十二年级全体师生共同参与盛会，并特别邀请英文部主任和老师们、幼儿园主任和老师们及家长们出席同乐，充分展现侨中学院各学部之间同心同行、和谐共融的校园文化氛围。
本次活动由杨悦柠、陈佳婷、吴谋杰、林泽凯四位同学联袂主持，蔡美美副校长担任总策划，刘晓玲主任、史晓莉主任助理、黄晶晶老师担任总指导，充分体现学校行政团队与教师群体通力合作、精心筹备的教育合力。
活动伊始，蔡美美副校长发表新春致辞。她向莅临现场的董事与嘉宾致以热烈欢迎与诚挚感谢，并向辛勤付出的老师及积极参与演出的同学们送上新春祝福。她指出，春节是中华民族最重要、最温暖的传统节日，承载着团圆、感恩与希望；身处海外，更应通过校园活动，让学生看得见春节、听得见年味、感受得到中华文化的温度。她勉励同学们在马年里如骏马奋蹄、志存高远，在学习与成长的道路上稳步前行，也期许老师们继续以文化人、以爱育人，携手培育德才兼备、胸怀世界的新时代学子。
正如古语所言：“文化兴，则民族兴；教育强，则未来强。”
文艺演出在热烈的掌声中正式拉开帷幕。开场舞《萌娃闹新春》由小学部学生与舞狮队联袂呈现，童趣盎然、年味十足，瞬间点燃现场气氛。随后，九年级乙班同学陈安琪、曾碧蓉、康海燕、许金美等带来扇子舞《骁》，动作刚柔并济，舞姿潇洒，尽显青春英姿。
一年级乙班同学演绎古诗新唱《竹石》，童声朗朗，将“千磨万击还坚劲”的诗意化作清新旋律，展现中华经典跨越时空的生命力。十二年级甲班同学施美思、柯天福、杨祖彦献上乐器合奏《月亮代表我的心》《茉莉花》，旋律悠扬，情感真挚；十一、十二年级实验班同学吕滢榆、陈佳婷、许佳雯等带来现代舞《好运全都来》《等你的回答》，节奏明快，洋溢青春活力。
三句半节目《祥马贺新春》由十二年级甲班及实验班同学杨祖潮、洪苍栩、陈锜鑫、蔡世攀联袂演出，语言生动幽默、年味浓厚，现场笑声与掌声此起彼伏。九年级甲班同学吕凤珊、潘芊颖、杨金钊等表演课桌舞《月亮照山川》，巧妙融合学习场景与艺术创意，别具一格。随后，中文部各班学生依次登台进行走秀表演，自信从容，充分展现侨中学子的良好风貌。
教师节目同样令人动容。由蔡美美副校长及中文部全体教师共同演绎的《明天会更好》，歌声温暖而坚定，寄托着老师们对学生成长与学校未来的深切期许，充分体现师者仁心。
朗诵节目《再别康桥》由十二年级实验班同学吴谋杰、许钰琪、杨悦柠、陈佳婷等呈现，声情并茂、意蕴悠长；七、八年级实验班同学林泓铭、许英凯、李愷鋆、王涵妮、林欣怡带来的小品《马上有精神》，贴近校园生活，寓教于乐，妙趣横生。
古典舞《岁晏宫灯》由十二年级甲班同学李晴慧、李金美等表演，舞姿典雅、古韵流转，仿佛一盏盏宫灯点亮岁末年初的文化记忆。歌曲串烧《春之声》——《童话》《水手》《永不失联的爱》《你要的爱》由郭清林、徐佩美、王智豪、黄泽楷、洪美佳、吕洁熙、马健恩等不同年级学生共同演唱，情感饱满、台风稳健。十年级甲班同学苏志仁、黄伟伦等带来的武术表演《男儿当自强》，刚劲有力、气势如虹，充分展现中华武术精神。
压轴节目大合唱《归来的云》由十二年级甲班及实验班同学施美思、柯天福、陈佳婷等联袂演唱，黄晶晶老师指挥。歌声汇聚深情，唱出了学子们对文化根脉的认同、对未来梦想的向往。
此外，现场还安排台下才艺展示，由许锦瑜老师、郭旖旎老师、李思明老师及蔡启敏同学共同献艺，展示书法与刻纸作品，并将成品当场赠送嘉宾，彰显侨中师生教学相长、多才多艺的文化底蕴。
整场迎新春文艺活动，既是一场灯火璀璨、歌舞飞扬的艺术盛会，更是一堂浸润心灵、启智润德的文化课堂。舞台之上，节目精彩纷呈；舞台之外，文化悄然生根。春节不再只是节令符号，而是在歌声与掌声中走进学生的生命体验；中华优秀传统文化，也在寓教于乐中被理解、被认同、被珍藏。
在海外办学的时代背景下，我院始终坚守文化初心，坚持以文化立校、以教育铸魂，让中华文化在校园里看得见、听得到、传得开、走得远。一场迎春活动，连接的是课堂内外，承载的是家国情怀，点亮的是一代又一代侨中学子心中的文化灯火。
正如题目所寓——灯火迎春，弦歌满校；马蹄奋进，福泽人间。
当歌声回荡在校园，当掌声汇聚成春潮，侨中师生正以坚定而温暖的步伐，在传承中华优秀传统文化的道路上并肩前行、笃行不怠。
在欢声笑语与真挚祝福中，本次“祥马贺春・福满人间”迎新春文艺活动圆满落幕，也为新的一年写下了以文化自信为底色、以立德树人为使命、与希望和奋进同行的崭新开篇。
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第一排： 分校蔡美美副校长致词，勉励同学们以艺术涵养心灵、以才艺展现风采；司仪吴谋杰、陈佳婷、杨悦柠、林泽凯同学自信登场、主持有序；开场舞热烈欢腾，点燃全场气氛，为活动揭开精彩序幕。
第二至七排： 各班轮番献上精彩节目，形式多样、内容丰富，或歌或舞、或诵或演，充分展现同学们的艺术素养与团队协作精神，赢得现场阵阵掌声。
第八排： 武术表演刚劲有力、气势如虹，彰显中华传统文化之魅力；李思明老师向嘉宾赠送亲自雕刻的作品，寓意深远、情谊深厚；嘉宾与分校领导一同专注观赏演出，现场气氛温馨融洽。
第九排： 嘉宾、分校领导、老师们与全体参演学生合影留念，笑容灿烂、情谊洋溢，为本次活动画下圆满句点，也为校园文化生活留下美好而难忘的回忆。