2025-03-29

Pooi To Middle School in Hong Kong successfully held the finals of the "9th Pooi To Qipao Design (Primary Section) Competition" and the "1st Pooi To Creative Flower Buttons Design (All Hong Kong Secondary Schools)" on March 29th. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participating primary and secondary school students, teachers, and parents for their full support. Special thanks to Master Mak Wan-sze for her live demonstration of flower button craftsmanship. This competition not only showcased students' creative talents but also delivered awe-inspiring results.

Primary students demonstrated exquisite painting skills while secondary students exhibited meticulous craftsmanship, breathing new vitality into traditional qipao and flower button art. This platform has not only enhanced students' design capabilities and practical skills but also boosted their confidence, highlighting the creative potential of the young generation. We look forward to organizing more such events in the future to encourage students to continue exploring artistic and design fields, pursue excellence, and contribute to the promotion of traditional Chinese culture.

Pooi To Middle School has long been dedicated to promoting the culture of the Qipao. This year marks a significant milestone as we host the 10th Pooi To Qipao Design (Primary Section) Competition.

Under the theme "Creating Together, Journeying Together • Navigating Values," this year’s competition received an overwhelming response of 2,002 entries from 57 primary schools. The standard of work was exceptionally high, leaving a lasting impression on our judges.

From Design to Creation
The selection process was rigorous:

Initial Selection: Ms. Yeung Ching (Head of Visual Arts) and Ms. Pang Ue-fei shortlisted 124 entries.

Finalist Selection: From these, 24 outstanding designs were chosen to enter the Final Round held on March 7, 2026.

During the finals, the shortlisted students visited our campus to personally bring their designs to life by crafting their own miniature Qipaos.

The Judging Panel
The finalists' creations were evaluated by a distinguished panel:

Principal Ms. Constance Cheung

Vice Principal Ms. To Pui-fung

Vice Principal Ms. So Shuk-sum

Head of Visual Arts Ms. Yeung Ching

Visual Arts Teacher Ms. Pang Ue-fei

Results and Recognition
The final results are displayed in the accompanying photographs and are also available on our school website. Details regarding the Award Presentation Ceremony will be sent to the winners via a formal invitation in due course.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all participating students and schools for their enthusiastic support and dedication to this cultural heritage.