Program Overview for the 2022 “Sing & Learn Chinese”

Who can join?

The Program is open to all schools, colleges, universities, Chinese language education institutions, arts and culture organizations, Chinese learners, and singers worldwide

What song can I sing?

You could choose from the official list provided by the organizers. Songs not on the list are not considered.

Where can I find the list?

You may listen to and choose song by visiting the webpage of the event. If you have entered the program, you may download the accompaniment and score (Every signed-up user can download 3 songs at most). The availability of your choice depends on how popular the song is among Program participants—the earlier YOU make a choice, the more likely YOU will grab the chance to sing it.

What are the requirements for the music videos?

a. The video, demonstrating your competency in Chinese and singing as well as creativity in video making, should contain the performance of one complete Chinese song.

b. The performance must be presented by at least two singers, such as a duet, chorus, etc. The singers should be under 35 years old, non-Chinese nationality and non-native speakers of Chinese.

c. Feel free to use your mobile phone or other professional equipment for shooting the music video in landscape orientation. If you use a mobile phone, we recommend shooting with auxiliary equipment such as a tripod or stabilizer to ensure the video's quality.

d. The video should be in 1920×1080 (resolution), and in *.MP4 or *.MOV format.

e. Please avoid images containing flags, maps, and trademarks, and stay away from controversial or inappropriate content. Elements that go against public order and morals should also be avoided.

f. Simplified Chinese subtitles should be added to the video submitted. The title sequence of the video shall contain such information as the name of the song, name(s) of songwriter(s), name(s) of original singers, and names of entrants (nationality/nationalities). The upper right corner of the video shall be left blank.

g. The submitted works should not be published before the official showcasing. Entrants are allowed to publish their works on their institutional/personal social media accounts only after the official showcasing.
Sample Video

Schedule

Application Period: September 20-October 20, 2022. Choose the song(s) you would like to sing and fill out the application online.
Submission Period: September 30-November 20, 2022. Submit your work(s) online.
Review Period: December 2022. Popular votes; Expert review.
Showcasing Period: December 2022-. The winning videos will be showcased online.

You may get

An abundance of awards: Seven awards are waiting for you!
Great prizes: The winning teams will receive a gift package of Chinese Plus online courses.
Extra opportunities: You might be recommended to take part in the recording of the official music video of the Summer Universiade 2023, and participate in other brand name events of “Sing & Learn Chinese”.
Media promotion: Multiple media companies and platforms will work together to promote the Program.
More development space: You’re likely to sign with Taihe Music Group.

If you have any questions, please contact us.
Telephone: 86-10-59307561
Email: hujian@chinese.cn