The 12th Chinese Bridge, officially known as the Chinese Proficiency Competition for College Students, was held in Hunan Changsha. This is the 6th consecutive year the competition made Hunan their final destination, which also means this is the 6th year the competition is airing on HNTV. From their annual New Year Concert to the Eighteen’s Choice Festival, to their variety shows and singing competitions, HNTV’s proven they know how to put on a good show. Confucius Institute, you have made the right choice.

Watch the opening ceremony, hosted by Wang Han and Da Shan, below. You’ll have to turn up the volume, because (as usual) the sound is almost nonexistent.

Watch the first round below the cut.