Recently, the 2023 Greater Bay Area Youth Creative Culture and Technological Innovation Competition and the 6th ICode International (Hong Kong) Youth Programming Contest, with the theme of "Innovative Education, Creating the Future", came to an end at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. A total of 232 schools from the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao, including the Affiliated High School of South China Normal University, Shenzhen Middle School, Shantou Chaoyang Experimental School, and the Hong Kong Missionary Alliance Chan Chu So Wah Memorial Secondary School, and more than 1,000 youths and science and technology instructors participated in the Competition online and offline.
ASJ members of the competition defied the strongest competitors and fought hard, and finally won one first prize, two second prizes and two third prizes after three stages of judging: the preliminary selection on the Internet, the reelection offline, and the final selection on the roadshow.
The 2023 Greater Bay Area Youth Creative Culture and Technological Innovation Competition and the 6th ICode International (Hong Kong) Youth Programming Contest were co-organized by the Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence Society and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Youth Science and Technology Exchange Association, and jointly co-organized by the Youth Development Promotion Association of the Greater Bay Area and the Organizing Committee of the ICode International (Hong Kong) Youth Programming Contest, during which a round-table forum on Artificial Intelligence education was also held, Youth Cultural Exchange, Technology and Humanities Tour and other series of activities were also organized during the event to exchange innovative experiences and convey the power of innovation. The Competition is a comprehensive science and technology innovation achievement exhibition and exchange activity for primary and secondary schools in mainland provinces and cities, and primary and secondary students in Hong Kong and Macao. It is one of the youth science and technology education activities in the Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Bay Area that is large in scale, high in level, and wide in influence.
First Prize Creative Smart Project
Wang Yuchiao, Jiang Guobang, Song Minghao "Chinese Tour"
Instructor: Mr. Jen Wentong, Mr. Pan Weiping
Second Prize Python Advanced Group
Guo Zhengxi
Instructor: Mr. Zhan Wentong, Mr. Pang Bo
Second Prize Creative Smart Project
Lu Chi-Chen "Mars Exploration Rover"
Instructor: Mr. Pan Weiping, Mr. Pang Bo
Third Prize Creative Smart Project
Huangfu Zhaoyang "Fork Running
Xian Zili, Gao Yunfeng 《Changing Face in Sichuan Opera》.
Instructors: Mr. Pan Weiping, Mr. Pang Bo
Mr. Zhan Wentong, Mr. Pan Weiping, Mr. Pang Bo
Wang Yuchiao:
What impressed me most in the competition was that although the contestants came from different regions such as Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Chaoshan, etc., they still came together to explore and discuss the design ideas and principles of their works, which made me feel the cultural interaction and integration. During the presentations, the confidence and enthusiasm of the contestants also infected the whole field. Besides, I am most grateful to our instructors. They gave us valuable suggestions and added cultural backgrounds to our works, which not only improved our works, but also helped us to learn more about intangible cultural heritage.
The 6th ICode International (Hong Kong) Youth Programming Contest Programming site at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center
Jiang Guobang:
From the competition I learned to communicate innovation, there is a stage of innovation and communication for us to play plus the spirit of hard work and perseverance. Our school's three project team members meet strong, courageous, showing positive, persevering spirit of will, all achieved excellent results! Thanks to Mr. Zhan Wentong's support and tough coaching, we came out on top! Next time, we will continue to try our best to cheer up.
Song Minghao:
This competition has left a deep impression on me, not only let me learn the valuable experience of communication and innovation, but also provided a stage for us to show our talents. During the whole competition, our team showed the spirit of unity and cooperation, the courage to go forward, and the positive enterprising and indomitable will. Each of us has put in great efforts and hard work, and this first prize is the result of teamwork.
Participating students from ASJ present their entries combining non-heritage art and technology
Mr. Toni:
In participating in technology competitions, it is very important to raise students' interest and cultivate their internal motivation. After continuous improvement and optimization iterations of the technology works, the students' presentations and skills have improved by leaps and bounds. Special thanks to the organizer for providing this competition platform for many outstanding teachers and students from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao schools to communicate together, so that we can participate in more interesting technology projects and events with ASJers in the future.
Mr. Toni was the moderator of the AI Education Roundtable. Communicating and speaking with many representatives of outstanding AI teachers in the Greater Bay Area
Mr. Pang Bo:
As an instructor, I am deeply gratified and proud of our team's outstanding performance in the Greater Bay Area Youth Creative Culture and Technology Innovation Competition. The motivation and resilience of the students were admirable as they gave full play to their creativity and the power of teamwork. The competition was a valuable experience that not only inspired them but also reinforced their belief in innovation and perseverance. I am proud of their efforts and look forward to seeing them continue to achieve more in the field of science and technology in the future. This competition was not only a competitive arena, but also a process of honing their will and developing their skills.
Mr. Pan Weiping:
I am very glad to have the opportunity to bring my students to participate in this Greater Bay Area Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition. Seeing the non-heritage works of the students in Chaozhou in the process inspired me a lot, and gave me ideas and thoughts to carry out an innovative project of combining traditional Chinese culture with the design of disciplines in the future. Our students have demonstrated the good character of seriousness, responsibility and perseverance in the process of the competition, which not only reaped the results, but also cultivated the students' concentration and willpower of not being afraid of difficulties. After that, we will keep up the good work and strive to participate in more tournaments and activities to improve the innovation ability together.
ASJ focuses on fostering students' innovative technological knowledge and skills. The core and non-core curricula from elementary school to senior secondary school are supplemented with technological elements to deepen students' understanding of brand-new IT such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Big Data, etc. This is conducive to fostering students' interest in technological innovations and enhancing their innovative thinking, so as to cultivate future technological and innovative talents for the Greater Bay Area.