Dear Media Representative,
On behalf of The Mothers’ Bridge of Love (MBL), we are delighted to invite you and your media organisation to attend and cover the 5th UK English–Chinese Bilingual Recitation Competition Grand Final, taking place on Sunday, 29 November 2026, at SOAS University of London.
Jointly organised by MBL, KYX International Education and Capital Class, this annual charitable and educational event celebrates bilingual learning, cultural diversity and the power of language to connect communities.
Event Highlights
50 Young Finalists: Contestants aged 5–17 will compete across four age categories, presenting poetry, stories and speeches in English and Chinese.
Nine Distinguished Judges: An exceptional panel of judges from British literature, academia, education and journalism, including Frances Wood, Hugo De Burgh, Hilary Spurling and other leading professionals.
Cultural Exchange: The programme features bilingual performances, interactive multilingual activities, awards ceremonies and a collective bilingual poetry recital.
Community Impact: Now in its fifth edition, the competition continues to bring together young people, families, educators and community organisations, promoting confidence, cultural understanding and meaningful connections.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026
Venue: Djam Lecture Theatre, SOAS University of London, London WC1E 7HX
Morning Session: 10:00 am–12:40 pm
Groups D (14–17 years) and C (11–13 years)
Afternoon Session: 1:30 pm–4:00 pm
Groups A (5–7 years) and B (8–10 years)
Media Opportunities
We warmly welcome journalists, photographers and media representatives to:
Cover the competition and awards ceremonies.
Interview organisers, judges and participating educators.
Explore stories about bilingual education, cultural identity and community engagement.
Capture highlights of the performances and celebrations, subject to child safeguarding and photography permissions.
As a UK-registered charity, MBL believes that language builds bridges and understanding brings people together. We hope this event will offer meaningful stories about the next generation growing up in a multicultural society.
We would be grateful if you could consider covering the event or sharing it with your audience.
Please confirm your attendance by replying to this email, indicating your media organisation and preferred session. We would be happy to assist with media arrangements and interview requests.
We look forward to welcoming you to SOAS for this special celebration.
Warm regards,
Tongyu Li
Organising Committee
The 5th UK English–Chinese Bilingual Recitation Competition
Website: https://www.mothersbridge.org
Competition Email: mblcompetition2004@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +44 7412 609998
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