I Love Hong Kong Association 2024-25 Chinese Virtues "Filial Piety" Drama Competition
1. Purpose
To deepen the younger generation's understanding of "filial piety," and to help them recognize that the true meaning of filial piety is heartfelt respect and care for their parents.
Through the form of drama, the creativity and enthusiasm of the younger generation are brought together, encouraging them to think about how to practice the traditional spirit of filial piety in modern society, express respect and love for parents and grandparents in daily life, and show a modern interpretation of filial piety.
2. Theme: Filial Piety
Filial piety is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation. Of all virtues, filial piety is paramount; it is the duty and obligation of children to be dutiful to their parents. From the day we are born, our parents selflessly dedicate their love and care. We should also do our best to repay our parents, allowing them to feel our respect and concern.
Zengzi said: "The greatest filial piety is to honor one's parents; the next is not to disgrace them; and the lowest is to provide for them."
The highest level of filial piety comes from the heart, manifesting in respect and care for one's parents. In daily life, one should frequently inquire about and care for them, and maintain regular contact when away from home to avoid causing them worry. Secondly, one should strive to avoid words or actions that might upset or humiliate their parents, and explain things tactfully when they make mistakes. The most basic form of filial piety is to take care of their daily needs when they require it. We should put filial piety into practice in our daily lives.
3. Eligibility for Participation
Each primary school may send one team to participate, with no more than 20 people per team. All participating schools will receive a certificate of participation in the Inter-School Drama Competition on the Inheritance of Chinese Cultural Virtues.
4. Competition Language
The play will be performed in Chinese, with the option to choose either Cantonese or Mandarin.
