Cultural Events
A vibrant campus life is essential to our students’ well-being. At NCPA, cultural events form the foundation of that vibrancy, giving students an enriching and entertaining way to access the wonder of the human experience.
The Xinghai Concert
The Xinghai Concert is our premiere musical event and is held at Guangzhou’s renowned Xinghai Concert Hall designed by Zaha Hadid. Since 2015, the Xinghai Concert has been a venue where our students, dressed in formal black, dazzle the audience and invited guests with pitch-perfect performances. Rarely do students at any school have the privilege of performing in such a world-class venue - and ours get to do so every year.
Chinese New Year Celebration
The campus comes alive for Chinese New Year, by far the most culturally significant of the holidays we celebrate. This annual celebration led by the Chinese department sees the hallways and classrooms transformed into a festival with zither performances, dumpling-making, traditional games, informative presentations, and more. Every different Chinese class prepares their own way to engage participants in the celebration, leading to a delightful variety of activities.
The Christmas Banquet
The Christmas Banquet is an annual, formal dinner for students, faculty and staff. Our cafeteria staff prepares traditional American dishes, while Tri-M organizes musical surprises. In past years, there have been flash mobs of Christmas caroling and faculty band performances – who knows what next year will bring!
Halloween
The scariest night of the school year is an enormous costume party and festival held jointly with our sister school, ULink College. Our students carve pumpkins, brave the haunted house, enjoy Halloween-themed treats, and capture memories at a photo booth. Don't worry - teachers get in on the fun, too!
Talent Show
Each winter, whether in the old campus’s second‑floor Multi‑Purpose Commons or now in the new campus Auditorium, the space comes alive with a fanfare of lights, colors, and music for our annual Talent Show. Another example of student leadership, the event is organized and run by our student government, with performances by student DJs and bands.
Student Art Shows
Our students showcase their art twice a year. During our Mid-Year Student Art Show, student works are exhibited across campus. The Annual Art Show, now held in the second-floor Gallery and Visual Art teaching areas of our new campus, offers an immersive art experience that unfolds across interconnected zones, each with its own theme. Visitors can explore displayed works alongside interactive art installations. The show also features the portfolios of our AP Studio Art students, highlighting their most accomplished concentration pieces.
The Campus Concert Series
Our students love music. Over 70% of eligible high schoolers take a music elective and perform in our five annual high school concerts, ranging from the intimate Jazz Cafe evenings to the elegant String Ensemble performances, from the festive Winter Concert to the beloved Spring Concert, and culminating in a special Christmas musical showcase that fills the season with warmth and cheer.
