FINALISTS in the junior category interpreted stories in varied and lively ways as they vied for the Children's Storytelling Competition championship at the Concert Hall of the Hongkong Cultural Centre on Sunday.
Organised by the Education Unit of the Radio Division of Radio Television Hongkong and the Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association of Hongkong, the final round of the contest saw competition from sixteen units of junior finalists selected from preliminary andsemi-final rounds. Champion, first runner-up and second runner-up prizes were announced in several categories at the event.
The audience was treated to performances by singers Naoia Chan, Jay Leung, Shirley Yuen and a magic show presented by Fantasy Trio in addition to the storytelling contest.
Mr Benny Ngai, head of the RTHK Education Unit, said participation in the 18-year-old competition had increased annually.
Participants in the competition are from five to 11 years old and are nominated by schools and youth service agencies.
Mr Ngai said the contest helped to cultivate an interest in reading and storytelling among children and youths.
Participants in the junior section selected their own stories, while stories in the intermediate and senior sections of the storytelling category were the winning entries of the Children's Story Writing Competition organised by the Hongkong Children's Art Society.