On February 19th, 2022, AYLUS RSM branch members participated in helping seniors lantern festival party and donated handcrafted gifts for the seniors at Irvine Every Green Club.
Members made paper lanterns and postcards in celebration of the Spring Lantern Festival and expressed care for the Chinese seniors at the club.
Jane Chen and Stella Chen were responsible for measuring party members’ body temperature and making sure there were no COVID symptoms while others helped set up the tables and chairs. As the performance began, Emily was in charge of filming the entire show. The members also helped serve lunch and passed out birthday cakes to the seniors at the end of the party.
Assistance of this Spring Lantern Festival party provided cultural knowledge and was a great opportunity for the members to unite with their roots while showing gratitude for old people who might not be able to connect with their grandchildren as often.
Jane: 12 hours
Simon, Tom, Stella, Ethan: 8 hours
Emily, Henry: 5 hours
Allison, Jasmine, Diana, Steven: 3 hours