Matsu School Singing Contest: 'Lucky Code' Announcement Style Tests Student Reactions
The 2026 Lienchiang County Inter-school Singing Competition featured a unique twist: winners were announced using 3-digit 'Lucky Codes' based on name stroke counts. This creative method sparked excitement and tested the reactions of young participants in Nangan.
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(CNA, Lienchiang County, April 25) The 114th school year Lienchiang County Inter-school Singing Competition was held today in Nangan Township. The organizing school, Chung-Cheng Junior High and Elementary School, designed a special announcement method using 3-digit 'Lucky Codes' based on the number of strokes in participants' names. Some children were left in disbelief when receiving their awards, testing their quick reactions.
The annual Lienchiang County Inter-school Singing Competition took place today at Chung-Cheng School. Representatives from schools across the county showcased their vocal talents on stage with self-selected songs. The venue was packed with supportive fans. The organizers noted that to encourage wider participation, this year's Matsu dialect competition was changed to a video submission format. The live event was divided into Junior High and Elementary (Low, Middle, and High grade) categories.
As the day's events concluded, the host suddenly announced that instead of names, they would read out 3-digit 'Lucky Codes' composed of name stroke counts. This 'lottery-style' announcement caused a buzz among supporters and parents, who scrambled to calculate their children's codes.
When the 'Lucky Codes' for the elementary lower grade group were announced, several students didn't realize they had won until prompted by teachers and parents. Some students whose codes were nearly identical stood up only to realize they hadn't won, showing visible disappointment.
The results were as follows: First place in the Junior High group went to Cao Jie-xuan (Jieshou School); Elementary Low group first place to Sun Pei-chen (Chung-Cheng School); Middle group first place to Huang Chen-kun (Ching-Heng School); and High group first place to Chen Pin-xin (Chung-Cheng School).
Wang Li-min, head of the Lienchiang County Education Department, told CNA that the competition provides a stage for students to showcase their voices and train their courage while proving their abilities. He hopes students build confidence through the competition and aim for domestic and international contests. (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150425
(CNA, Lienchiang County, April 25) The 114th school year Lienchiang County Inter-school Singing Competition was held today in Nangan Township. The organizing school, Chung-Cheng Junior High and Elementary School, designed a special announcement method using 3-digit 'Lucky Codes' based on the number of strokes in participants' names. Some children were left in disbelief when receiving their awards, testing their quick reactions.
The annual Lienchiang County Inter-school Singing Competition took place today at Chung-Cheng School. Representatives from schools across the county showcased their vocal talents on stage with self-selected songs. The venue was packed with supportive fans. The organizers noted that to encourage wider participation, this year's Matsu dialect competition was changed to a video submission format. The live event was divided into Junior High and Elementary (Low, Middle, and High grade) categories.
As the day's events concluded, the host suddenly announced that instead of names, they would read out 3-digit 'Lucky Codes' composed of name stroke counts. This 'lottery-style' announcement caused a buzz among supporters and parents, who scrambled to calculate their children's codes.
When the 'Lucky Codes' for the elementary lower grade group were announced, several students didn't realize they had won until prompted by teachers and parents. Some students whose codes were nearly identical stood up only to realize they hadn't won, showing visible disappointment.
The results were as follows: First place in the Junior High group went to Cao Jie-xuan (Jieshou School); Elementary Low group first place to Sun Pei-chen (Chung-Cheng School); Middle group first place to Huang Chen-kun (Ching-Heng School); and High group first place to Chen Pin-xin (Chung-Cheng School).
Wang Li-min, head of the Lienchiang County Education Department, told CNA that the competition provides a stage for students to showcase their voices and train their courage while proving their abilities. He hopes students build confidence through the competition and aim for domestic and international contests. (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150425