Asian Art Association Singapore

21/03/2026

🎻 The 3rd World Erhu Competition – Now Open for Applications

The 3rd World Erhu Competition, organized by the Asian Art Association Singapore, is now officially open to participants worldwide.

As a leading international platform for erhu performers, the competition is dedicated to promoting the heritage, innovation, and global exchange of this distinctive Eastern string instrument.

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🌍 About the Competition

Guided by the vision of
“Preserving Tradition, Encouraging Innovation, and Fostering Exchange,”
the competition provides a high-level, international मंच for erhu learners and performers of all ages and backgrounds.

Participants from Asia, Europe, and the Americas come together to present their artistry within a global context.

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🎼 Key Features

🔹 International Platform
Showcase your artistry on a global stage and strengthen your artistic portfolio

🔹 Professional Jury Panel
Composed of renowned erhu performers, conservatory professors, and experienced educators, ensuring fairness and academic rigor

🔹 Balance of Tradition & Individual Expression
Emphasis on both classical repertoire interpretation and personal artistic voice

🔹 Online Participation
Accessible worldwide through a digital submission and evaluation system

🔹 Established International Brand
Part of a continuously global competition series, supporting long-term artistic development

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👩‍⚖️ Jury Panel

• Chen Jiebing
Renowned Erhu Artist (USA)
Grammy Award Nominee (Best World Music Album)

• Liu Yang ⮕
American Renowned Erhu Performer
Artistic Director and Deputy Director of the Southern California Chinese Orchestra

• Sun Huang
Professor, Central Conservatory of Music (China)
Doctoral Supervisor

• Wan Ji
Associate Professor, Wuhan Conservatory of Music (China)

• Yang Zhongcai
Canadian Renowned Chinese Erhu Artist
Founder of Canada Y.C. Music Academy

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⏰ Application Deadline

📅 April 23, 2026

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🔗 Official Website

https://en.artassociation.asia/wec/

Building on the success of previous editions, the competition brings together outstanding performers from Asia, Europe, the Americas, and beyond. The jury panel comprises renowned erhu virtuosos, conservatory professors, and distinguished music educators, ensuring a professional, fair, and internati...

20/03/2026

The 3rd World P**a Competition is now open for applications.

Presented by the Singapore Asian Arts Association, the competition welcomes p**a performers from around the world to participate in a global platform dedicated to artistic excellence, cultural heritage, and contemporary expression.

This edition features a distinguished jury panel comprising leading performers and educators from top music institutions:

Jury Panel

• Liu Hong
Professor, Tianjin Conservatory of Music
Master’s Supervisor in P**a

• Liu Guilian
Canadian Famous P**a Artist and Educator

• Ma Lin
Professor of P**a, Tianjin Conservatory of Music
Master’s Supervisor
Invited P**a Artist (United Nations)

• Qi Jie
P**a Faculty, Central Conservatory of Music

• Yang Jing
Young P**a Artist
Associate Professor, Zhejiang Conservatory of Music
Master’s Supervisor

Participants are invited to present both traditional repertoire and contemporary works, demonstrating technical mastery as well as individual artistic voice.

More than a competition, it is a platform for artistic exchange, international exposure, and professional development.

Let your sound be heard on the world stage.

Please submit your work before April 30, 2026

Please learn more in official website:
https://en.artassociation.asia/wpc/

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16/03/2026

🎶 The 4th World Guzheng Competition – Applications Now Open

The World Guzheng Competition, organized by Asian Art Association Singapore, continues its mission to promote the beauty, heritage, and contemporary expression of the guzheng on a global stage.

Following the successful organization of three previous editions, the competition has grown into an internationally recognized platform for guzheng performers and learners worldwide. It brings together musicians from different cultures to share their artistry and explore the evolving possibilities of this traditional instrument.

The 4th World Guzheng Competition welcomes participants of all ages, nationalities, and musical backgrounds, offering an inclusive and professional environment for both emerging talents and experienced performers.

✨ Competition Highlights

• A Global Stage for Performance
Present your music to an international audience and connect with guzheng performers from around the world.

• Professional and Authoritative Judging
Performances will be evaluated by an international panel of distinguished guzheng artists and music professionals.

• Fair Categories for All Levels
Age and skill-based groupings ensure a balanced and supportive competition environment.

• Learning Through Competition
Beyond rankings, the competition emphasizes artistic growth and offers valuable professional feedback.

• Express Your Musical Identity
Rooted in tradition while welcoming diverse interpretations and contemporary perspectives.

More than a competition, the World Guzheng Competition serves as a platform for artistic exchange and cultural dialogue, highlighting the vitality of guzheng music in today’s global cultural landscape.

👩‍⚖️ Judges

Beibei Monter
American Guzheng Zither Artist

FAN Wei-Tsu
Taiwanese Guzheng Artist
Dean of the College of Arts and Professor of the Chinese Music Department at CCU

Wang Wei
Chinese Guzheng Artist
Professor and Doctoral Supervisor of Shanghai Conservatory of Music

Xu Lingzi
Hong Kong Renowned Guzheng Performer
Professor and Deputy Head of the Chinese Music Department of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

Zhang Xiaobo
Japanese Guzheng Performer
Doctoral Candidate in the Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology, The University of Tokyo

⏰ Application Deadline
April 15, 2026

🔗 Official Website
https://en.artassociation.asia/wgc/

📍 Organized by Asian Art Association Singapore

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03/12/2025

AAA Invited by HONOR to Join Southeast Asian Scholars in Kuala Lumpur for a Dialogue on AI, Art, and Youth Empowerment

Recently, Jay Chau, Chairman of the Asian Art Association Singapore (AAA), was invited by the international technology brand HONOR to participate in a roundtable discussion in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Together with distinguished university professors and opinion leaders from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China and other Southeast Asian regions, AAA explored key topics surrounding artificial intelligence, art innovation, and youth empowerment.

This video was produced by HONOR. 🙏