INTERNATIONAL
​SPEECH
Since 2005
Festival
HARMONY TREE
WELCOME TO
THE HTISF JOURNEY
Harmony Tree International Speech Festival (HTISF) is a Drama & Speech competition hosted by HT Canada. This annual event aims to provide a valuable out-of-classroom experience for students aged 4-18 across Asia through poetry, literature, public speaking and theatre.
HTISF is more than just a competition. It is an inspiring journey that students continue to grow and flourish. Its qualifications, recognized by top-class institutions worldwide, foster a global perspective for students and provide a significant platform for them to learn and shine.
Verse Speaking
Prose Reading
Public Speaking
Dramatic Duologue
Monologue
Festival Timeline
Festival Stages & Timeline
Sep 30, 2024
Oct 31, 2024 by 23:59 (GMT+8)
​Feb 28, 2025
Late May / Early June, 2025
Summer 2025
Registration Deadline
Video Submission Deadline
1st Round Result Release
Asia Grand Final (Virtual, Zoom Live)
HT20 Celebration & Award Ceremony
Format & Fees
Categories
​Age Groups
Entry Fees
Format
Verse Speaking
Prose Reading
Public Speaking
Monologue
Dramatic Duologue
Born in
2019-20 ; 2017-18
2015-16 ; 2013-14
​2011-12 ; 2009-10
Born in
2015-16 ; 2013-14
​2011-12 ; 2009-10
​2006-08
USD32
USD40
USD40
USD40
USD58/Pair
1st round by video submission
The overall top 50 of each category and age group will reach the Asia Grand Final virtually by Zoom Live
1st Round Syllabus
VERSE SPEAKING
PROSE READING
PUBLIC SPEAKING
MONOLOGUE
Guidelines & Pieces
- Choose one from the two set pieces.
- Piece must be performed from memory, without holding the script.
- The title, author of the piece and character played have to be announced.
- Performance shall not exceed the time limit.
- Blocking shall be designed and developed.
- Simple set (ie 1 table, 2 chairs) allowed. Bulky items shall be avoided.
DRAMATIC DUOLOGUE
Guidelines & Pieces
- Choose one from the two set pieces.
- Both contestants must perform in the same space simultaneously.
- The piece can be chosen based on interest & ability, regardless of gender.
- Piece must be performed from memory, without holding the script.
- The title, author and each character played have to be announced.
- Performance shall not exceed the time limit.
- Blocking shall be designed and developed.
- Simple set (ie 1 table, 2 chairs) allowed. Bulky items shall be avoided.
Rules & FAQs
HTISF Certificates
Harmony Tree Canada issues HTISF certificates based on the marks and levels achieved by contestants with grades including Distinction, Merit and Pass respectively. HTISF qualification is recognized by top institutions from the US, UK, Canada and Australia, with a number offered entrance or performing arts scholarships exclusively for HT.
Group Entry
Group entry is open for valid Educational Members (schools, art organizations, educational centers, teachers etc). Members are eligible for benefits such as centralized registration process, group discounts, workshops, private award presentations, member's name to be printed on contestants' certificates and more. Educators across Asia are welcome to join the membership.
References
Professor Tiffany Lin
Dept of Children English Education, NTUE
De Facto Ambassador Jim Nickel
Director, Canadian Trade Office in Taipei