To advance international education, enrich campus culture, and enhance students' comprehensive abilities and cross-cultural communication skills, Jinan Municipal Education Bureau successfully organized the "Worlds on Stage" English Drama Festival for its high schools. After rigorous school-level preliminaries and online semi-finals, 10 outstanding dramas from over 20 participating schools were selected for the grand final at the Jinan Foreign Language School auditorium on January 8.

On stage, students brought characters to life with fluent English, genuine emotion, and vivid performances, presenting compelling theatrical worlds. Each role and plotline showcased not only their linguistic proficiency, artistic expression, and teamwork but also reflected their vibrant growth under holistic education. The event was a creative and passionate celebration—an artistic blossoming nurtured by dedication, inspiration, and love, offering participants an unforgettable journey of personal development.

To ensure professionalism and global perspective, the festival convened a distinguished judging panel. Experts from Shandong University, Shandong Normal University, Jinan Education Teaching and Research Institute, and Jinan Art School, alongside foreign teachers from Jinan Xinhang Foreign Language Experimental School and Jinan Thomas International School, provided insightful critiques, elevating the festival's academic rigor and international profile.

After keen competition, awards were presented: 2 Grand Prizes, 3 First Prizes, 5 Second Prizes, 10 Organizational Excellence Awards, and 10 Outstanding Stage Instructor Awards, recognizing exceptional schools and teachers for production, performance, and coordination.

Looking ahead, the Jinan Municipal Education Bureau will continue to promote aesthetic education through drama, integrating language learning, artistic appreciation, cultural understanding, and creative expression. The bureau aims to refine the festival into a sustainable, high-quality municipal brand for aesthetic and cross-cultural education, helping students hone teamwork and critical thinking, strengthen cultural confidence, and achieve well-rounded development.

We believe the stage mirrors the world, and drama reflects growth. Jinan education remains committed to providing students with more opportunities to express themselves, engage with the world, and connect with the future, ensuring the light of art and education continues to illuminate their youthful journey toward brilliance on ever-broader stages.