Acting Chinese Consul General in Perth Wang Fengzhong Attends the 7th WA Chinese Guzheng Festival

On 18th October,2026, Acting Consul General Wang Fengzhong attended the 7th WA Chinese Guzheng Festival and delivered a speech. Ms. Pamela Grubb, Director of Music at MLC; Mr. Andy Yuan, President of Chung Wah Association; Mr. Ding Shaoping, Chairman of Perth Huaxing Arts Group; Ms. Teresa Tan, Music Director of WA Chung Wah Chinese Orchestra and hundreds of Guzheng performers were present.

Acting Consul General Wang stated that music is the universal language of humanity and the bridge of mutual understanding, the success of the WA Guzheng Festival is a vivid practice of how different civilizations can engage in inclusive exchanges in the spirit of the Global Civilization Initiative. Wang hoped that the WA Chinese community will continue to use music as the bridge to promote fine traditional Chinese culture and enhance friendly exchanges between China and WA.

The festival was held by WA Chung Wah Association. The performance such as Fighting the Typhoon, Fisherman’s song at eventide and Flourishing Age by 100 plus Guzheng players won rounds of applause from the audiences of various backgrounds.