Recently, Mr Zhou Chongzhang, Chairman of the Zhejiang Watercolor Painting Association and renowned artist, visited YWIES Tongxiang to provide expert guidance and professional training for the YCYW Art Teacher Professional Development Day (YCYW Art PD). Mr Zhou's visit not only brought cutting-edge insights to the school's art education, but also received high praise for the distinctive multicultural artistic environment at YWIES Tongxiang.

As a distinguished figure in Zhejiang's art community and a leading authority in watercolor painting, Mr Zhou has made a profound impact in both art creation and education. His visit to YWIES Tongxiang reflects his strong support for the YCYW arts education system. During the YCYW Art PD, Mr Zhou personally led a watercolor workshop, providing high-level professional training to enhance teachers' instructional philosophy, creativity, and expertise. He generously shared his artistic experience and teaching insights, inspiring and energizing the professional growth of the faculty.

During his visit, Mr Zhou and his delegation toured the school's art exhibition, where they thoughtfully appreciated a range of student artworks and engaged warmly with teachers and students. When asked about the overall quality and creativity of the students' works, Mr Zhou offered high praise. He noted that YWIES Tongxiang's multicultural environment has had a positive and far-reaching impact on students' artistic expression. "In a multicultural setting, children's artistic expression becomes more inspired," he remarked. Mr Zhou emphasized that students at YWIES Tongxiang come from diverse backgrounds, which broadens their perspectives and encourages them to innovate, explore, and express themselves freely—resulting in vibrant, distinctive, and dynamic works of art.

Yew Chung Yew Wah is dedicated to fostering a strong alliance with culture and the arts. At YWIES Tongxiang, we are committed to providing high-quality arts education to students from diverse cultural backgrounds, encouraging them to explore their identities, express their ideas, and gain a deeper understanding of the world through artistic expression. Mr Zhou's visit will further promote innovation in our school's arts education and inspire both teachers and students to create outstanding works of greater depth and breadth within our vibrant multicultural community.