Reported by:
Tan Qi Xuan Sr1A
On February 12th, 2022, Kuen Cheng High School held its very first Chinese Lunar New Year Singing Competition Finale via Zoom. The event, which began at 2:00 p.m, welcomed more than 200 participants, all excited for the upcoming performances.
A total of 17 performances were shortlisted for the finale, of which 13 were solo acts and 4 were group performances, after a harsh exclusion match by the judge, Madam Hee Siaw Fuey, one of our Music Teachers who is also the Head of the Co-curricular Department.
Among the soloists, who were all extremely impressive in their unique ways, the stars that stole the spotlight were Yap Xiew Tong with her song “Year of the Tiger is Here”, and Ooi Xiao Qi with the song “Happy Happy Important”. While Yap Xiew Tong garnered many compliments in the Zoom chatbox with her sweet-sounding voice and adorable face paint, Ooi Xiao Qi won the audience’s hearts with her confident vocals and fantastic video editing, as her performance, quote from the audience, “resembles the MVs of famous singers”. Other memorable performances include “Reunion” by Siow Kar Shuen and “Da Ri Zi” by Maggie Khoo Sook Hui.
On the other hand, Sr1A rocked the house with their outstanding performance during the finale for group acts. With the help of the whole class, singers Low Ying Zi, Saw Pei Yi and Wong Kai Feng combined their amazing vocals with various Chinese New Year-related videos, which ultimately produced “Reunion”, a performance appealing to the celebratory mood. Meanwhile, the song “Da Sheng Nian” was delivered in a stunning performance by Chan Hui Yin, Sim En Xi and Ng Bao Yi, who blew the audience away with their melodic harmonies. Both performances were showered with compliments and cheers from the much satisfied audience.
Group photo from Sr1A’s performance video
The review from Madam Hee followed subsequently after the last performance, and the event entered into an interlude as they determined the winners of the competition. The School Choir presented their own performance, which was a song named “Wei Xiao Xing Fu Nian”. As the event came to an end, the emcees proudly announced the winners of the competition. Below are the lists of winning performances and performers:
Popularity Award:
“Happy Happy Important” by Ooi Xiao Qi
“Reunion” by Low Ying Zi, Saw Pei Yi and Wong Kai Feng
High Distinction Award:
“Gogo Wonderful” by Seow Hui Yeng
“Happy Happy Important” by Ooi Xiao Qi
“Reunion” by Low Ying Zi, Saw Pei Yi and Wong Kai Feng
“Da Sheng Nian” by Chan Hui Yin, Sim En Xi and Ng Bao Yi
Excellence Award:
“Reunion” by Siow Kar Shuen
“Xin Nian Wan Wan Sui” by Hiew Ying Xuen and Lim Bao Yi
Honorable Mentions:
“Da Ri Zi” by Maggie Khoo Sook Hui
“Reunion” “Blessing” Remix by Koh Jun Xi
“Wish” by Tong Jing Xuan and Tong Jing Wen
Group photo at the end of the competition
Group photo at the end of the competition