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Canadian Recitation Art Troupe “Host Training Camp” Successfully Completes First Session
(Huawen.com Comprehensive News)On the afternoon of February 22, 2025, the graduation ceremony for the first session of the Canadian Recitation Arts Troupe (CRAT) “Host Training Camp” was held as scheduled in the RIFO conference room. The participants of the first session of the training camp performed in the graduation showcase, each demonstrating excellent skills and achieving outstanding results. Author Yan Fei highly praised the Canadian Recitation Arts Troupe as a factory for creating stars, and Professor Sun Ruixiang commended certain live segments for being comparable to CCTV hosting.
Five professionals were invited to serve as judges for the final performance. They are: Dr. Sun Ruixiang, professor of journalism and communication; Ms. Li Chenxing, a renowned trilingual (Chinese, English, and Korean) host; Mr. Yan Fei, president of the Canadian Chinese Writers Association; Ms. Jinzi, deputy director of the Canadian Recitation Art Troupe; and Ms. Tianxia, principal reciter of the Canadian Recitation Art Troupe.
From left to right: Xia Tian, Chen Xing, Sun Ruixiang, Yan Fei, Jin Zi
The graduation performance was hosted by Jenny Gao and Wang Xingang.
This graduation assessment will be divided into three aspects:
1. Random scenario, improvised hosting:
Participants will randomly draw lots on-site from five scenarios: hometown gatherings, class reunions, club annual meetings, Mid-Autumn Festival galas, and New Year's galas. Based on the drawn scenario, they will improvise a 60-second opening and a 30-second closing as a host.
- Vocal performance, talent showcase
Students will independently choose their performance content, such as recitation, tongue twisters, talk shows, voice acting shows, and other forms of spoken artistry.
- Teamwork, simulating the Spring Festival Gala:
Five students form a team. They will take on roles based on the hosting scripts from the 2023 and 2025 CCTV Spring Festival Gala and simulate hosting.
2023 CCTV Spring Festival Gala Simulation Group
The assessment has concluded, and based on the judges' scores, gold, silver, bronze, and excellence awards have been selected. Hongxi achieved the gold award.
Among the students, Candy Chen (second from left) is a Canada-born child, and Chinese is her second language. However, she is diligent and studious, multi-talented, and dares to compete on the same stage as adult students, truly having limitless potential.
After the final exam, a New Year's tea party was held. Everyone enjoyed candy and snacks while watching performances, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere.
“Spotlight•The ”Host Training Camp" program was launched by the Canadian Recitation Arts Troupe (CRAT) in October 2024. It is a training course designed to cultivate hosts for grassroots community cultural activities such as hometown associations and alumni associations. Its aim is to help aspiring hosts improve their stage hosting abilities and enhance their skills in impromptu speaking and on-the-spot adaptation. The course is taught by professional hosting instructors, combining theory with practice. The second session of the Host Training Camp will begin in mid-March. Interested individuals are welcome to register.
In the midst of singing and laughter, “Stage Light"•The graduation ceremony for the first phase of the Host Training Camp concluded successfully. The participants not only improved their hosting skills but also gained valuable practical experience. We believe that in the days to come, everyone will step onto the stage with greater confidence and professionalism, showcasing their brilliance.
