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Each contestant not only has the opportunity to obtain an authoritatively recognized award certificate, but also a professional comment certificate written by the judges themselves &#8211; this is an important highlight of our unique competition, which is deeply favored by the contestants and has become an honor that many music learners and art candidates are competing for.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:18px|text_align:justify|color:%23000000|line_height:40px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751813510051{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701685196173{padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-icons&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;xl&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;]<div class=\" size-lg clearfix \"  ><h2 class=\"main-title title \" style=\"\">2024 to Present<\/h2><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;We have long been committed to promoting public welfare and talent cultivation in the arts. 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