Aylus Gainesville Branch and Huagen Chinese School 2026 Spring Festival Gala
On February 22, 2026, the Aylus Gainesville Branch cooperated with Huagen Chinese School to support the successful organization of the 2026 Chinese Spring Festival Gala held at Oak Hall School in Gainesville, Florida. The event celebrated the Lunar New Year and brought together families from across the Gainesville community through cultural performances and festive activities.
Through this collaboration, Aylus student volunteers actively contributed to multiple aspects of event preparation, coordination, and execution, demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and strong community engagement.
Volunteer Contributions
Aylus students served in several essential operational roles throughout the gala.
Gala Hosts (3 Hours)
Student volunteers supported backstage coordination and assisted with program hosting responsibilities to ensure smooth transitions between performances.
Volunteers:
Jalen Zheng
Daniel Wei
Logan Wu
Winny Wang
Rachel Dai
Marina Chen
Jessica Wu
Atmosphere Team (1 Hour)
Prior to the event, volunteers helped decorate the venue, contributing to the festive Spring Festival atmosphere for performers and guests.
Volunteers:
Jalen Zheng
Daniel Wei
Logan Wu
Winny Wang
Rachel Dai
Audience Management Volunteers (3 Hours)
Volunteers maintained order in the audience seating areas and assisted event staff in ensuring a respectful and organized viewing environment.
Volunteers:
Mia Yu
Nick Liu
Cleanup Team (0.5 Hour)
Following the conclusion of the gala, volunteers assisted with venue organization and cleanup to help efficiently restore the event space.
Volunteers:
Jalen Zheng
Daniel Wei
Logan Wu
Winny Wang
Rachel Dai
Total Volunteer Service Hours
| Volunteer Name | Roles Participated | Total Hours |
| Jalen Zheng | Gala Host, Atmosphere , Cleanup | 4.5 Hours |
| Daniel Wei | Gala Host, Atmosphere , Cleanup | 4.5 Hours |
| Logan Wu | Gala Host, Atmosphere , Cleanup | 4.5 Hours |
| Winny Wang | Gala Host, Atmosphere , Cleanup | 4.5 Hours |
| Rachel Dai | Gala Host, Atmosphere , Cleanup | 4.5 Hours |
| Marina Chen | Gala Host | 3 Hours |
| Jessica Wu | Gala Host | 3 Hours |
| Mia Yu | Audience Management | 3 Hours |
| Nick Liu | Audience Management | 3 Hours |
Strengthening Community Collaboration
This joint effort between Aylus Gainesville Branch and Huagen Chinese School highlights the importance of youth participation in community cultural events. By taking active roles in event operations, Aylus students gained valuable experience in teamwork, responsibility, and large-scale event coordination while supporting cultural celebration within the Gainesville community.
Continuing Aylus Service Leadership
The Aylus Gainesville Branch remains committed to encouraging students to engage in meaningful community initiatives through collaboration with local organizations. Events such as the Spring Festival Gala provide students with opportunities to practice leadership, contribute to community development, and strengthen cross-cultural connections.
Aylus looks forward to future cooperative projects that continue to inspire student leadership and community involvement.