首届“枫叶杯”国际中文演讲比赛

The 1st Maple Leaf Cup International Chinese Speech Contest

首届“枫叶杯”国际中文演讲比赛是由深圳市国际交流合作基金会、枫叶教育集团和汉考国际主办的大型国际中文演讲比赛。赛事共分为华北、华中、华南、北方、东南亚及粤港澳大湾区六个赛区，吸引大湾区及全球中文学习者共同参与，搭建全球中文学习者的交流桥梁。

The 1st Maple Leaf Cup International Chinese Speech Contest is organized by the Shenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation, Maple Leaf Educational Systems (MLES) and the Chinese Testing International (CTI). The competition is divided into six regions: North China, Central China, South China, Northeast China, Southeast Asia, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It attracts Chinese learners from the Greater Bay Area and around the world, fostering cultural exchange and building a bridge of communication among global Chinese language learners.

1. 活动名称Name of the event

首届“枫叶杯”国际中文演讲比赛

The 1st Maple Leaf Cup International Chinese Speech Contest

2.组织单位 Hosts and organizers

主办：深圳市国际交流合作基金会、枫叶教育集团、汉考国际

Hosts: Shenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation (SFIEC), Maple Leaf Educational Systems (MLES)，Chinese Testing International (CTI)

承办：枫叶教育集团中文学习测试中心

Organizers: MLES Chinese Learning and Testing Center

协办：中国欧盟商会、ISS（International Schools Services ）

Co-organizers: The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, ISS (International Schools Services)

合作媒体：EyeShenzhen、Shenzhen Daily

Partner Media: EyeShenzhen, Shenzhen Daily

3.大赛主题 Theme

用中文讲述世界，以中文链接未来

Mandarin Bridging the World Ahead

4.赛事组别Categories

A组: 参赛年级为小学1-3年级

Group A | This group accepts primary school students in grades 1-3.

B组: 参赛年级为小学4-6年级

Group B | This category is open to primary school students in grades 4-6.

演讲主题：中文与世界文化

Speech theme: Mandarin and world culture

选手从不同视角出发，用中文讲述世界文化故事、习俗等，亦或是将世界文化与中国文化进行对比，碰撞出文明火花。

Theme description: Aiming to inspire participants to explore how Chinese can serve as a bridge for sharing the world’s diverse cultures. Share stories of global traditions and customs in Chinese, or compare world cultures with Chinese culture to spark meaningful cross-cultural dialogue.

C组: 参赛年级为初中

Group C | Students in junior high school are eligible for this group.

D组: 参赛年级为高中

Group D | This group is designated for high-school students.

演讲主题：中文与未来

Speech theme: Mandarin and the future

选手展望中文在飞速发展的未来世界里，将如何引领创新与变革，为自身发展或人类社会的进步开辟新的道路。

Theme description: Aiming to inspire participants to envision how Chinese will drive innovation and transformation in our rapidly evolving world, paving new paths for personal growth and the advancement of human society.

5.参赛对象Who can participate

年龄6至18岁，小学一年级到高中三年级，本人母语非中文的非中国籍学生。

Students of non-Chinese nationality, aged 6 to 18 (grades 1-12), whose first language is not Chinese.

6.考察内容Evaluation criteria

• 演讲内容 Speech content

• 中文语言表达能力 Chinese language fluency

• 演讲技巧 Public speaking skills

• 舞台形象 Stage presence

•才艺表演（非必选）/即兴问答（限7至12年级学生） Optional talent performance / Impromptu Q&A (applies only to students in grades 7-12)

7.赛事安排 Schedules

首届“枫叶杯”国际中文演讲比赛初赛、复赛及决赛均在线下举行。

The First Maple Leaf Cup International Chinese Speech Contest will be held in person, featuring three stages: the preliminary round, semifinals, and finals.

8.演讲时限：

A组：3分钟

B、C组：4分钟

D组：5分钟

Time limits:

• Group A: 3 minutes

• Groups B & C: 4 minutes

• Group D: 5 minutes

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决赛时间：2025年5月27日下午1:30

• Finals: 1:30 p.m., May 27, 2025

决赛地点：深圳市枫叶教育集团大厦（深圳市龙岗区宝龙一路13号）

Venue:Maple Leaf Educational Systems Building Shenzhen (No. 13, Baolong Road 1, Longgang District, Shenzhen)

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签到环节  Registration
12:30 - 13:20	签到与入场  Registration and entry
开幕式  Opening ceremony
13:25 - 13:30	观看赛事暖场视频   View event warm-up videos
13:30 - 13:35	开场秀 Opening shows
13:35 - 13:40	枫叶教育集团创始人、董事长任书良博士致辞 Speech by Dr. Sherman JEN, Founder and Chairman of MLES
13:40 - 13:50	主协办单位领导致辞 Speeches by leaders from the organizing and co - organizing units
13:50 - 13:55	五大洲选手亮相 Grand entrance of contestants from five continents
13:55 - 14:00	裁判长宣读比赛规则，比赛正式开始 Chief judge announces contest rules, Contest officially begins
上半场   First half
14:00 - 15:10	小学 A、B 组赛事 Contests for Group A (Primary School) and Group B (Primary School)
15:10 - 15:30	茶歇 Tea break
下半场 Second half
15:30 - 16:45	初中 C 组、高中 D 组赛事 Contests for Group C (Middle School) and Group D (High School)
闭幕式  Closing ceremony
16:45 - 16:50	闭幕秀  Closing shows
16:50 - 17:15	闭幕式 - 颁奖仪式 Closing ceremony - Award ceremony
17:15 - 17:30	闭幕式 - 主持人宣布闭幕、合影 Closing ceremony - Host announces closure, Group photo