On Sunday, May 10, 2026, Charlotte Chinese Story Time proudly hosted the Grand Final of the 2nd Charlotte Cup Chinese Poetry Recitation Contest at Fullwood Theater in Matthews, North Carolina.

On a radiant spring afternoon, the inaugural Chinese Recitation Contest Charlotte Cup was held at Fullwood Theater, welcoming over 200 young participants and their families from across North Carolina, New Jersey, Minnesota, Florida, and South Carolina. The event served as both a showcase and celebration of Chinese language and culture, offering a platform for students of diverse backgrounds to connect through spoken word and shared heritage.