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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 December 2025 – The MIPIM Asia 2025 Awards, which honor excellence and innovation in Asia’s real estate industry, revealed this year’s winners during the Gala Dinner on December 4 at the Rosewood Hong Kong.

The prestigious awards garnered numerous nominations from many countries worldwide, highlighting the sector’s remarkable diversity and ongoing growth. This broad range of nominations reflects the exciting innovation and creativity emerging from the Asia Pacific region, demonstrating the increasing resilience and global recognition of these projects.

Led by the Chairman of the Jury, George Hongchoy, Executive Director and Group CEO of Link Asset Management Limited, a distinguished jury panel of 19 industry leaders from across Asia Pacific meticulously evaluated all entries before selecting the top contenders.

Members of the jury panel are:

  1. George HONGCHOY, Executive Director and Group CEO, Link Asset Management Limited (Hong Kong), Chairman of the Jury
  2. Rui Hua CHANG, Managing Director, Business Management and Investment, ESR Group Limited (Hong Kong)
  3. Henry CHENG, Owner, Chongbang Group (China)
  4. Stanley CHING, Senior Managing Director, Managing Partner & Co-Head of Real Estate, CITIC Capital Holdings Ltd (Hong Kong)
  5. Donald CHOI, Managing Director, The Urban Renewal Authority (Hong Kong)
  6. Chris CHOW, Head of Global Direct Investments, LaSalle Investment Management (Hong Kong)
  7. Harvey COE, Senior Advisor, Ernst & Young (Hong Kong)
  8. Alison COOKE, Managing Director – Real Estate, Starr International Investment Advisors (Asia) Ltd (Hong Kong)
  9. Christina HAU, CEO and Executive Director, Champion REIT (Hong Kong)
  10. Alexandre HERIARD-DUBREUIL, Global Chief Investment Officer, Seregh Development Company (Hong Kong & London)
  11. Nicholas J. LOUP, CEO, Chelsfield Asia Ltd (Hong Kong)
  12. Joelin MA, Director, APG Asset Management Asia (Hong Kong)
  13. Ellen NG, Managing Director, Co-Head of Asia Real Estate, Warburg Pincus (Hong Kong)
  14. Claire TANG, Partner, Rava Partners (Hong Kong)
  15. Joseph TANG, Managing Director, The Townsend Group (Hong Kong)
  16. Shuji TOMIKAWA, President, Mitsui Fudosan Investment Advisors, Inc. (MFIA) (Japan)
  17. Josephine YIP, Managing Director, Real Estate, Asia Pacific, La Caisse (Singapore)
  18. Richard YUE, Founder and CEO, ARCH Capital Management Company Limited (Hong Kong)
  19. Jing ZHOU, Senior Director Alternatives and Strategic Transactions, Nuveen Real Estate (Hong Kong)

The winners of the MIPIM Asia 2025 Awards are:

BEST CULTURAL, SPORTS AND EDUCATION PROJECT

GOLD

Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong, China
Developer: Kai Tak Sports Park Limited
Architect: Populous / Executive architect – Simon Kwan & Associates Limited
Others: Client: Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau
Contracted Party: Kai Tak Sports Park Limited
Principal Architect: Populous
Contractor: Hip Hing Engineering Co. Ltd.
Engineer: Arup
Executive Architect: Simon Kwan & Associates Limited

SILVER

Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art, Suzhou, China
Developer: Suzhou Harmony Development Group Co. Ltd.
Architect: BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group
Others: ARTS Group Co. Ltd. [中衡设计集团股份有限公司] (LDI ARCH/SMEP, Façade & Interior Design)
Front Inc. (Facade)
Shanghai Shuishi Landscape Design Co. Ltd. [上海水石景观环境设计有限公司]
Rdesign International Lighting [上海瑞逸环境设计有限公司]
BIG Landscape (Landscape)
BIG Engineering (Structure)

BRONZE
Diriyah Art Futures, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Developer: Diriyah Company
Architect: Schiattarella Associati
Others: Saud Consult (Construction Supervision); Arcadis (PMC)

BEST HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND LEISURE PROJECT

GOLD

Yining InterContinental Hotel and EVEN Hotel, Yinig, China
Developer: Huamei Resort of China Green Development Group
Architect: HKS Inc
Others: Interior Designer: CCD Landscape Architect: Coopershill

SILVER
Dusit Thani Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Developer: Vimarn Suriya Company
Architect: Dragon Company Limited, Architects 49 International, and Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA)
Others: Interior designed by André Fu Studio

BRONZE
Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong and The Mariners, Hong Kong, China
Developer: Empire Group Holdings Limited
Architect: P&T Group
Others: Interior designed by HBA
Steve Leung Designers Limited, and VIA Architecture Limited

BEST MIXED-USE PROJECT

GOLD

Geneo, Singapore, Singapore
Developer: CapitaLand Development & CapitaLand Ascendas REIT
Architect: Serie Architects
Others: Multiply Architects (Design Architect)
Surbana Jurong Architects (Project Architect)
Woh Hup Private Limited (Main Contractor)

SILVER
Nanjing Xuanwu Garden City, Nanjing, China
Developer: China Merchants
Architect: Woods Bagot
Others: Kingdom Architecture Design (LDI)
MVA (Transportation Consultant)
Leox Design (Lighting)
Lab D+H (Landscape)
FORCITIS (Facade), Jin Zhaohui Design (FF&E)
EAD (Signage)

BRONZE
Wuhan Alibaba Center, Wuhan, China
Developer: Alibaba Group
Architect: Benoy
Others: Master planning – Benoy

BEST REFURBISHED BUILDING

GOLD
Sau Mau Ping Shopping Centre, Hong Kong, China
Developer: Link Asset Management Ltd.
Architect: Cybertecture, Groundwork
Others: Contractor: Pat Davie Ltd.

SILVER

Nikken Building No.1, Osaka, Japan
Developer: Green Building Ecosystem, LLC
Architect: NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD
Others: Fujiki Komuten Co. Ltd (Contractor)
Kinden Corporation (Contractor)
SUGA Co. Ltd (Contractor)

BRONZE
COZI East Bund, Shanghai, China
Developer: LaSalle Investment Management
Others: Development and Operation Manager: COZI Apartment

BEST RESIDENTIAL PROJECT

GOLD
Layton at NavaPark by Hongkong Land & Sinar Mas Land JV, BSD City, Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia
Developer: Hongkong Land and Sinar Mas Land (JV)
Architect: P&T Group, Singapore
Others: Interior 可持續性設計 Design by via Architecture Ltd Hongkong, Lanscape by Siura Studio Singapore

SILVER
The Reef at King’s Dock, Singapore, Singapore
Developer: Mapletree and Keppel
Architect: KCAP Architects & Planners and DCA Architects Pte Ltd
Others: Woh Hup (Private) Ltd (Main Contractor)
Grant Associates Singapore Pte Ltd (Landscape Architect)
Alpha Consulting Engineers Pte Ltd (M&E Consultant)
Aurecon Singapore Pte Ltd (C&S Consultant)
Asia Infrastructure Solutions Singapore Pte Ltd (Quantity Surveyor)
Meinhardt Façade Technology Pte Ltd (Façade Consultant)
Light Collab LLP (Lighting Consultant)
Index Design Pte Ltd (Interior Design)
DHI Water & Environment Pte Ltd (Biodiversity Consultant)
Delta Marine Consultant Singapore Pte Ltd (Marine Consultant)
Acacia Design Consultant Pte Ltd (Signage Consultant)

BRONZE
Park Wellstate Nishiazabu, Tokyo, Japan
Developer: MITSUI FUDOSAN RESIDENTIAL CO., LTD.
Architect: NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD, OBAYASHI CORPORATION
Others: SWA Group (Landscape Designer)
Sirius Lighting Office (Lighting Designer)
Wellness Development Co. Ltd (Spa Consultant)
KANSEI Design Limited (Multisensory Design Consultant)
Misawa Associates (Tea Pavilion Designer)

BEST RETAIL PROJECT

GOLD

Parade at One Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Developer: TCC Assets (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Frasers Property Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Architect: Lead8
Others: Lead8 (Interior Designer)
P Landscape Co., Ltd (Landscape Architect)
Lighting Planners Associates (LPA) (Lighting Designer)

SILVER
JLC, Nanjing, China
Developer: Hongkong Land
Architect: CAN Design (Retail)
Others: Interior Design: CAN Design Wayfinding and Signage
Design: CAN Design
Architect: P&T (Tower);
Façade Consultant: RoboticPlus.Tech, Inhabit;
MEP Consultant: WSP;
Structural Consultant: SYW;
Lighting Design: BPI; FF&E
Design: J&A;
Landscape Design: Tianhua

BRONZE
Central Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Developer: Central Pattana Public Company Limited
Architect: stu/D/O architects
Others: PHTAA Living Design (Interior Designer)
Landscape Textonic (Landscape)
Vesign (Lighting Designer)
Meanmoremind (Graphic Designer)
MITR Technical Consultant (Engineer)
SPC technocons.co,ltd (Contractors)

BEST URBAN REGENERATION PROJECT

GOLD
East Coast Boardwalk, Hong Kong, China
Developer: The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD), Hong Kong SAR
Architect: LWK + PARTNERS
Others: Meinhardt Infrastructure and Environment Ltd.

SILVER

Guocoland 18T Citywalk, Chongqing, China
Developer: Guocoland China
Architect: LWK + PARTNERS
Others: JTL (Landscape Designer)
BPI (Lighting Designer)
CMCU (LDI)

BRONZE
18 CROSS, Singapore, Singapore
Developer: PAG
Architect: Benoy
Others: Client: PAG; Executive architect: DCA Architects; Engineering & sustainability consultant: Cundall; Facade consultant: AESG; Cost consultant: JLL; Project management: Currie & Brown

BEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE

GOLD
Yamato Headquarters Building A, Building B, Tokyo, Japan
Developer: NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD & KAJIMA DESIGN
Others: KAJIMA CORPORATION (Main Contractor)

SILVER
The New CLP Headquarters Building, Hong Kong, China
Developer: CLP Properties Limited
Architect: Design Architect: INARC Design Hong Kong Limited / Project Architect: Ronald Lu & Partners
Others: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd (M & E Consultant / Structural Engineer / Façade Consultant / Sustainable Design Consultant / Traffic Consultant)
Beria Consultants Limited (Quantity Surveyor)
Hip Hing Construction Co., Ltd. (Main Contractor)
INARC Design Hong Kong Limited(Interior Architect & Interior Designer (All Public Areas & Executive Floors))
LWK & Partners (HK) Ltd (Landscape Consultant)

BRONZE
AIA Urban Campus, Hong Kong, China
Developer: AIA Company Limited
Architect: Aquitectonica
Others: Arcadis

BEST NEW DEVELOPMENT

GOLD

Pokfield Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Developer: The University of Hong Kong
Architect: WilkinsonEyre & P&T Group (Lead Consultant)
Others: WSP (Structural Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer)
JRP (Building Services Engineer)
Beria (Quantity Surveyor)
ADI (Landscape Designer)
LD (Urban Planner)
SYSTRA MVA (Traffic Consultant)
SM&W (IT/AV/Smart Building Consultant)
AEC (Environmental / Acoustic / Beam Plus / Wellness / Sustainability Consultant)

SILVER
Lee Garden Eight, Hong Kong, China
Developer: Hysan Development Company Limited & Chinachem Group
Architect: Foster + Partners and Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Limited
Others: Arup Hong Kong Ltd. (Civil, Structural & Geotechnical Engineer, Environmental Sustainability Consultant, Audio & Visual Consultant
Theatre Planner, Information and Communication Technology Consultant),
WSP (Asia) Ltd. (E&M Engineer, Fire Engineer)
Foster+Partners (Landscape Design Architect)
Otherland Ltd. (Executive Landscape Architect)
Inhabit Asia Ltd. (Facade Engineer)
Woods Bagot Asia Ltd. (Executive Interior Architect)
Conran and Partners (HK) Ltd. (Interior Designer)
MVA Hong Kong Ltd. (Traffic Engineer)
Purcell Asia Pacific Ltd. (Heritage Consultant)

BRONZE
Union Square, Singapore, Singapore
Developer: City Developments Limited
Architect: Aedas
Others: Mott MacDonald Singapore Pte Ltd (C&S Engineer)
ThreeSixty Cost Management Pte Ltd (Quantity Surveyor)
COEN Design International (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Landscape Consultant)
Studio Lapis (Heritage Consultant)
Lighting Planners Associates Singapore Pte Ltd (Lighting Consultant)
Arup Singapore Pte Ltd (Façade Consultant)
Alpha (Pte.) Ltd. (M&E Engineer)
WOH Hup (Builder)

BEST NEW MEGA DEVELOPMENT

GOLD

BSD City, Tangerang – Indonesia
Developer: Sinar Mas Land
Architect: AECOM – Master Planning
Landscape Architecture & Infrastructure Planning AEDAS – Master Planning and Architecture
NBBJ – Master Planning and Architecture
Siura Studio – Landscape Architecture Urban Plus – Landscape Architecture
Others: KPF – Master Planning
Gehl – Master Planning
Surbana Jurong – Master Planning
Arkonin – Infrastructure Engineering
Aramsa Infrayasa – Infrastructure Engineering
Perentjana Djaja – Drainage Engineering
Systra – Traffic and Transportation
Wahana Trans Utama – Traffic and Transportation
INOA – Environmental Impact Assessment

SILVER
Taichung D-ONE, Taichung, Taiwan
Developer: Di Yi Da International Development Company
Architect: Benoy
Others: Benoy (Masterplanner)
Benoy (Landscape Architect)
Goettsch Partners (Towers Architect)

BRONZE
Pudong New District Meiyuan Community Parcel 2E8-19, Shanghai, China
Developer: Shanghai Lujiazui Finance Development Co., Ltd.
Architect: Goettsch Partners
Others: Architectural Design & Research Institute of Tongji University Co., Ltd (Architect of Record)
SWA Group (Landscape Architect)
Thornton Tomasetti (Structural Engineer)
China Team (MEP Engineer and Vertical Transportation)
Shanghai Zhulian Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. (Facade)
LEOX Design Partnership (Lighting Designer)
T.K. Chuck Design (Interior Designer – Residential)
CCD Cheng Chung Design (H.K.) Ltd. (Interior Designer – Residential, Office, Retail, Cultural Center)
Ruiqiao Civil Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd. (Traffic Engineer)
Shanghai Ningyu Fire Safety Co., Ltd. (Life Safety)

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CUKTECH Officially Launches Its Online Store in Indonesia, Expanding Charging Technology Presence in Southeast Asia

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JARKATA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 February 2026 – CUKTECH, a consumer electronics brand specializing in charging technologies, has officially launched its online store in Indonesia, further advancing its expansion strategy across Southeast Asia. The launch provides Indonesian consumers with a dedicated official channel to access CUKTECH’s charging products and related technical information.

CUKTECH focuses on the development of power and charging solutions, with a product portfolio that includes power banks, charging cables, wall chargers, and car chargers. Product development emphasizes charging efficiency, safety standards, and long-term reliability, addressing everyday usage scenarios involving smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other connected devices. The brand’s solutions are designed to support increasingly common multi-device lifestyles, including mobile work and frequent travel.

Prior to the launch of the official online store, CUKTECH operated in Indonesia mainly through third-party distribution channels, resulting in limited product availability. With the establishment of an official channel, the company is gradually introducing a more complete product lineup to the Indonesian market, aligning local availability with that of other Southeast Asian markets such as Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

According to the company, the official online store serves as a centralized platform for presenting product specifications, technical features, and launch updates in a consistent manner. This approach is intended to improve transparency and accessibility for consumers while supporting a more structured, long-term market strategy in Indonesia.

Looking ahead, CUKTECH plans to continue expanding its product portfolio in Indonesia, introducing additional products to address evolving local usage needs. Future launches will focus on scenarios such as multi-device charging, mobile productivity, and daily commuting, reflecting changing consumer behavior.

This market-oriented approach aligns with CUKTECH’s brand philosophy, “In somewhere, For somewhere,” which emphasizes adapting products and solutions to the specific needs of each market rather than applying a uniform global model.

Updates on product launches, brand developments, and the official online store can be found through CUKTECH’s official social media channels on Instagram and TikTok:cuktech_id

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Green SM Launches All-Electric Taxi Service in Bali with Taksi Komotra

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DENPASAR, BALI – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2026 – Green SM has launched its operations in Bali through a strategic partnership with Taksi Komotra, introducing an all-electric taxi service to support the island’s sustainable tourism and urban mobility agenda. To celebrate the 238th anniversary of Denpasar City, Green SM is offering a limited-time 25 percent fare promotion, with discounts of up to IDR 238,000 per trip.

Green SM’s professional drivers are ready to provide high-quality, safe, and eco-friendly service.

Under the partnership structure, Green SM provides the technology platform, all-electric vehicle fleet, operational standards, and driver development system, while Taksi Komotra contributes its established local expertise and network across Bali. The collaboration integrates electric mobility technology with on-the-ground operational capabilities to deliver a scalable, governance-driven transportation model.

Operations in Bali are implemented under Green SM’s “5 Green Promises” service commitment framework. Established as a foundational operating standard since the company’s inception, the framework ensures that each ride delivers an excellent customer experience, professional drivers, high-quality and safe vehicles, fair and transparent pricing, and a meaningful contribution to environmental sustainability.

The service operates an all-electric fleet that produces no exhaust emissions or fuel combustion. All vehicles are maintained under strict technical and safety protocols to ensure consistent service performance while contributing to cleaner air and quieter urban environments.

A central pillar of the launch is the Green SM Driver ecosystem. Drivers are positioned as professional green mobility ambassadors guided by five core values: Respect, Professionalism, Dedication, Discipline, and Competitive Income with Stable Career Pathways. Structured training, transparent earnings mechanisms, and disciplined service governance aim to elevate driving into a respected profession while maintaining safety and reliability as foundational standards. This framework aligns income stability with environmental responsibility, reinforcing the role of drivers in supporting Bali’s sustainable tourism trajectory.

The launch comes amid rising mobility demand driven by tourism growth and daily transportation needs across the island. The Indonesia Tourism Outlook 2025 report notes a sustained shift toward environmentally responsible travel, underscoring the relevance of electric mobility in long-term development planning. According to projections from Indonesia’s National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), green employment nationwide is expected to reach 4.8-5.3 million by 2029, reflecting the broader economic potential of sustainable industries.

Mr. Deny Tjia - Green SM Indonesia Managing Director (third from left), Mr H. Hasbi - Chairman of Komotra Taxi Bali (second from left), along with representatives from government agencies at the launch ceremony.
Mr. Deny Tjia – Green SM Indonesia Managing Director (third from left), Mr H. Hasbi – Chairman of Komotra Taxi Bali (second from left), along with representatives from government agencies at the launch ceremony.

Mr. Deny Tjia, Managing Director of Green SM Indonesia, said: “The partnership with Taksi Komotra reflects our long-term commitment to building a high-quality, well-governed mobility ecosystem in Indonesia. By combining electric vehicles with professional driver development and clear operational standards, we aim to support Bali’s sustainable tourism ambitions while delivering safe, reliable, and comfortable rides for the community.”

H. Hasbi, Chairman of Koperasi Komotra, said: “We are proud to partner with Green SM to introduce electric taxis in Bali. Electric mobility will become part of the new standard for tourism and daily transportation on the island, and this collaboration helps us better serve local residents and visitors while preparing for the future of sustainable transport.”

The Bali launch marks another strategic milestone in Green SM’s expansion in Indonesia, following earlier operations in key markets including Jakarta, Makassar, Bekasi, and Surabaya. In these cities, the service has been positively received by local residents and international visitors alike, who value its clean electric fleet, professional drivers, and structured safety standards that enhance travel confidence.

With its growing presence across the country, Green SM continues to build a scalable electric mobility ecosystem that balances environmental responsibility, service excellence, and inclusive economic growth.

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About GSM and Green SM

GSM (Green Smart Mobility) is the world’s first company to operate a fully electric ride-hailing service across multiple platforms. As a pioneer in sustainable transportation, GSM has laid the foundation for a cleaner, smarter, and more responsible mobility model powered entirely by VinFast electric vehicles. Founded by Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong, GSM is committed to building a future-ready mobility ecosystem while promoting more environmentally conscious lifestyles in markets that are rapidly embracing sustainability.

Green SM is GSM’s official global brand, representing the company’s vision and values in every market it serves. In Southeast Asia, the brand operates as Green SM in Indonesia, Xanh SM in Vietnam and Laos, and Green GSM in the Philippines. Across all markets, the service consistently delivers a modern travel experience through VinFast electric vehicles, professional drivers, and a service culture that prioritizes safety and passenger comfort.

Green SM symbolizes progress toward a future where technology, people, and the environment move forward in harmony. Beyond providing zero-emission transportation, the brand is also committed to fostering environmentally aware communities in every market where it operates.

About Taxi Komotra
Taksi Komotra Bali is part of the Koperasi Mobil Transport Bali, which was established in 1993 under its original name, KOMITRA Bali. In 1996, the cooperative officially changed its name to KOMOTRA Bali and has continued to grow as one of Bali’s local transportation operators.

Today, Taksi Komotra Bali manages two core transportation services: rural bus services and taxi operations. For more than three decades, Komotra Bali has remained committed to providing safe and reliable transportation while supporting local mobility and the tourism sector across the Island of the Gods.

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Wuxi, the Newest UNESCO City of Music, Charms Europe with 2026 Folk Tour

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VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2026 – A high-level cultural delegation from Wuxi, China’s renowned “Home of Erhu,” has completed a landmark two-week musical tour across Belgium, Germany, Austria, and Hungary. Featuring an over 80-member ensemble from the Wuxi Cultural Exchange Group, the tour represents the city’s most significant international outreach since it was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Music in 2025.

Caption: A standing ovation for the Wuxi Cultural Exchange Group at the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg.

Launched on February 14, the “Chinese Folk Music Odyssey” featured seven major concerts alongside a series of academic and grassroots cultural exchanges. The tour served as a high-level dialogue between the traditional heritage of China’s Jiangnan region and the classical musical heartlands of Europe.

The tour opened at the Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels, where a capacity crowd of 2,000 experienced the vibrant Spring Festival Overture. The ensemble presented a “Chinese Music Feast,” using traditional instruments to paint an auditory “Jiangnan Scroll” of southern Chinese life. In a poignant finale, Chinese fiddles joined forces with local keyed violins to perform the classic Horse Racing. The fusion of Eastern and Western strings brought tears to the eyes of the Chinese diaspora and earned standing ovations from local attendees.

“The melodies possess both natural charm and profound cultural heritage,” noted Belgian music critic Philippe, following six curtain calls. “It is a truly borderless musical exchange.”

Beyond the concert halls, the group engaged with European pop culture in the heart of Brussels’ Comic Strip district. A “flash mob” titled Tintin’s Encounter with Jiangnan Music saw musicians performing alongside iconic murals of Tintin, engaging local youth and residents through social media-friendly cultural interaction.

Caption: Local residents experienced traditional Chinese instruments at the street event.
Caption: Local residents experienced traditional Chinese instruments at the street event.

The journey continued through Germany’s elite venues, including Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie and the Tonhalle Düsseldorf, showcasing the technical precision of Chinese folk orchestration. In the Austrian Tyrol, the tour took an improvisational turn as Wuxi musicians performed alongside local artists against the backdrop of the Alps, a live demonstration of the “beauty without borders”.

The tour concluded on February 26 in Vienna, where the ensemble hosted the “Dreamy Jiangnan” cultural salon at the Wiener Konzerthaus. The event paired musical performances with an interactive exhibition of Wuxi’s intangible cultural heritage, featuring traditional embroidery and clay figurines. The delegation also visited the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna for the “Jiangnan Charm, Harmonious Resonance” China-Austria Music Exchange event. Through a series of academic dialogues with faculty and students, both sides engaged in a meaningful cultural encounter. These interactions went beyond simple performances, significantly deepening mutual understanding and strengthening the musical ties between East and West.

By integrating the “Voice of China” into the “World Symphony,” the Wuxi Cultural Exchange Group has opened a new chapter in Wuxi’s enduring musical engagement with the world.
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