Across the freestyle and traditional competitions in the dragon dance, the big winners were the Xiamen Institute of Technology and Pingdingshan University.

The Go competition also highlighted the growing global appeal of the ancient Chinese strategy game. Featuring both open and overseas categories, the tournament attracted top players from around the world, with impressive performances showcasing the strategic depth and cultural significance of the game.

One participant from Singapore, who had competed in the previous two editions of the festival, noted that the competition had grown in both scale and cultural diversity, remarking that it was clear that Go's influence is spreading globally, and that it was great to see more international players taking part.