Westlake Chinese Night is one of the school’s most anticipated annual events. This year, the event took place on June 25 at the Westlake Boys auditorium and was a tremendous success. The event drew an audience of over 1,500 attendees, including students, families, and members of the wider community who filled the venue with their energy and enthusiasm. More than just a night of performances, WCN serves as a platform to celebrate and showcase the richness of Chinese culture through a vibrant array of performances and displays. The night reflects the creativity, collaboration, and pride of Westlake students and provides a unique opportunity to share the richness of Chinese heritage and fosters a deeper appreciation for Chinese heritage. The event started off with an amazing performance of a Chinese traditional lion dance, in which they created an intense and lively atmosphere in the auditorium. The traditional dance group showcased Chinese culture through their incredible fan dance routine, and the modern dance group performed an electrifying choreography. During the half time, an incredible range of food, drinks and souvenirs were all available on the night. The committee ran a tiramisu stall with various flavors ranging from oreo to mango, with them selling out in 20 minutes. Dumplings were also offered, as well as cakes, fried chicken, traditional Chinese meals and boba tea. Souvenirs included headbands and various keychains and toys. Overall this was a huge success!
In the second half traditional and relaxing pieces of music were performed on traditional Chinese instruments by Zoe and Elsa, this showcased magnificent Chinese musical culture through their phenomenal talent. The traditional-modern group then performed a spectacular performance, mixing in traditional Chinese culture, music and aspects along with modern day Chinese elements. Finally, the finale band then brought the audience together through a magnificent performance, wrapping up 2025 Westlake Chinese Night.
The vibrant celebration of heritage was embraced lovingly by everyone, and resulted in a very successful evening. Thanks to the support of our community, the funds raised were proudly donated to both respective schools, Westlake Girls’ and Westlake Boys’, as well as to the committee’s chosen charity, Amnesty International. Through a night of high-standard performances, the stage graced everyone with an opportunity to immerse in culture, share laughter and excitement, and support important matters.
And a warm thank you to everyone who helped craft Westlake Chinese Night to perfection; the performers, support from audience members, sponsors, teachers, and committee.
Join us next year to be immersed in an evening celebrating the richness of Chinese culture!
By Amanda Ma, Nicole Sun, Rachel Chen (Westlake Chinese Night Committee 2025)