The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area organized the 2025 "Creative Peers" Youth Art Gathering at Poly Theater in Nanshan District, Shenzhen on October 22.
Under the theme "A Tribute to the Classics," the gala brought together over 200 performers from the Greater Bay Area, blending dance, music, drama, and song into a visually striking and culturally rich showcase that strengthened youth connections across the region.
Featuring acclaimed artists such as dancers Chang Hongji and Shen Jie, as well as performers Zhang Jingwen, Brian Chung, and Hugo Wong, the gala included major ensembles from South China Normal University, Xinghai Conservatory of Music, and the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra.
A highlight was the original piece "The Bridge," co-created by young artists from Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Utilizing rich stagecraft, it expressed the theme "Youth Connecting GBA Culture," embodying the spirit of "Rising Together with the Tide."
An artists' forum was held alongside the gala, where participants gathered to discuss collaboration. In her keynote address, Cally Kwong, Hong Kong Deputy President of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles Hong Kong Member Association, expressed hope that "Creative Peers" would inspire youth across the three regions to use art and creativity to shape a unified Humanities Bay Area.
Launched in 2024, the gala expanded this year to feature over 500 young artists and 50 teams from Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, offering audiences close-up experiences with the nation’s top dancers.
The program will also include a "Creative Masters Talk" at the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub, aiming to foster cultural synergy, nurture young artistic talent, and build a cross-regional support network for artists.
Reporter | Zhang Siyu
Photo | Shenzhen Poly Theatre
Editor | Liu Lingzhi, James Campion, Shen He
