09/05/2026
“Caring for the Community, Sharing Warmth” — Botany Chinese Association Participates in Large Community Picnic Event in Howick
On 9 May 2026, the “Picnic in the Park” community wellbeing event was successfully held at Howick Domain. The event focused on mental health awareness, community connection, and cultural inclusion, attracting local residents, multicultural groups, and community organisations.
Invited by the organisers, Botany Chinese Association proudly participated in the event and presented a series of精彩 cultural and wellness performances.
The programme began with Ba Duan Jin, a traditional Chinese wellness exercise. Accompanied by soothing music, performers moved gracefully and in harmony, showcasing the beauty of traditional Chinese health culture. This was followed by a Tai Chi performance, featuring smooth, calm, and flowing movements that received warm applause from the audience.
The Association’s dance team also performed modern and ethnic dances, while the event featured dragon dance performances, family games, community interaction, food stalls, and wellbeing information services.
The event not only enriched community cultural life, but also strengthened friendship and understanding among different cultures, spreading the positive message of caring, inclusion, and community wellbeing.
《关爱社区 凝聚温暖——Botany华人协会参加Howick大型公益野餐活动》
2026年5月9日，“Picnic in the Park”大型社区公益活动在Howick Domain热闹举行。活动以关爱心理健康、促进社区融合为主题，吸引了众多居民和多元文化团体参加，现场气氛温馨欢乐。
应主办方邀请，Botany华人协会积极参与活动，并为现场观众带来了精彩演出。
协会成员首先表演了中华传统养生功法——八段锦。伴随着悠扬音乐，大家动作整齐、刚柔并济，充分展现了中华传统文化的魅力。随后登场的太极拳表演，更是行云流水、沉稳大气，赢得现场观众阵阵掌声。
此外，协会舞蹈队还带来了现代舞和民族舞，现场还有精彩舞龙表演、亲子游戏、社区互动及美食活动，吸引不少民众参与。
此次活动不仅丰富了社区文化生活，也进一步促进了不同族裔之间的交流与友谊，传递了“关爱社区、温暖同行”的正能量。
