New Asia Alumni Summer Family Activities 2022

Balloon Twisting Class

Chinese Calligraphy Class

Magic Class

[November 2022 issue]

Family is the most important basic community in traditional Chinese Culture. Family activities are conducive to strengthening the relationship among family members. Affected by the pandemic, most children stayed at home, lacking social activities. This posed an adverse impact on them. In view of this, the College initiated to co-organize summer alumni family activities with the College Alumni Association (NACAA), aiming at bringing happiness to the children, and strengthening the relationship between family members. The event was successfully organized, thus we organized it again on three consecutive Saturdays in August.

The summer family activities included three interest classes: Chinese Calligraphy (7 August), Balloon Twisting (14 August) and Magic (21 August). We were delighted to have invited three professionals to conduct the classes, including our alumnus and renowned Chinese Calligrapher Dr. Chui Pui-chee; an international champion of balloon twisting – Mr. Jacky Leung, and the household Magician and Children Entertainer – Marvin Gor Gor. Three classes were distinguished in different aspects: Chinese Calligraphy enriched our historical knowledge and self-cultivation; Balloon Twisting brought family members together; Magic aroused curiosity and surprise.

All classes were designed in such a way that every step required cooperation of all family members. The families enjoyed their time very much.

After the class, some alumni and their children visited the New Asia Concourse, during which the children found their parents’ names on the plaques there. All families enjoyed their time on the campus.

It was rare to see the happy faces of kids amidst the pandemic. The College hopes to provide opportunities for alumni to enjoy their time with their children and to strengthen their relationships. We shall definitely explore more possibilities for family gatherings in the future.