Founded in 2014, Republic Polytechnic’s Chinese Ensemble is a passionate group of students dedicated to promoting Chinese traditional music. Specialising in small string collectives featuring instruments like the guzheng, pipa, yangqin, and erhu, the group aims to develop musical talent and raise cultural awareness.

Under the artistic direction of Gildon Choo, Co-Founder of the Open Score Project, the ensemble has performed at RP Open House, Graduation Ceremony, Poly Forum, Reflections Arts Festival, and more. Notable collaborations include #Re:Imagine with Open Score Project (2019), 程 - Our Journey Our Stories with Plus Trio (2021), 恩 (En) - Beauty in its Simplest (2022), Euphony (2023) with various local notable artists. In 2024, the group presented Still. I Rise as part of a pilot music mentorship programme led by Flame of the Forest and supported by MCCY.

Continuing to innovate, the ensemble blends traditional repertoires with modern elements, striving to inspire a deeper appreciation for Chinese music and culture within the wider community.

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