24/06/2026
Amidst the rain, mist, and songs, this Dragon Boat Festival hike brought unexpected encounters between hearts.
On June 21, 2026 , during the Dragon Boat Festival, the Auckland Botanic Gardens was bathed in a soft, misty rain, as if draped in a gentle filter. People, umbrellas in hand, raincoats on their backs, and small bags on their shoulders, gathered in twos and threes at the entrance, creating a scene of relaxed ease and freedom unique to hiking in the rain. With anticipation, the Daren Life Society's "Dragon Boat Festival Garden Hiking Activity" warmly commenced.
An unexpected encounter
As the hiking activity began, a woman walking alone passed by. Seeing the volunteers holding up small flags, she asked curiously, "Are you a tour group?" Everyone enthusiastically invited her to join and introduced her to the Daren Community activities. Unexpectedly, the woman's eyes lit up: "Ah! I know! I've been in your group for several years!" She excitedly took out her phone to show off her active presence.
She not only shared knowledge about the Dragon Boat Festival along the way, but also casually picked leaves to demonstrate how to wrap zongzi (sticky rice dumplings). Previously, she mostly chatted online, but this unexpected encounter made her fall even more in love with this warm and welcoming community.
Along the way, she ran into her neighbor and enthusiastically introduced the Daren Life Society to everyone. When the neighbor heard that Daren Life Society offered such a variety of activities, such as singing, yoga, and community mutual help, and that its mission was to put people first , she immediately joined the Daren Life Society .
Understanding between people comes from mutual resonance.
"Life should be simple and pure." "Society is complicated," a volunteer said sincerely. Faced with the notion that "society is complicated," she held firm to her beliefs: "I don't care about others; I just want to do my best. Daren Life Society is such a pure place, so I really enjoy staying here and am happy to recommend Daren to my friends."
A veteran volunteer echoed this sentiment, remarking that it's rare to find such a wonderful group activity in New Zealand. This time, she specifically brought a new friend along.
The newcomers seemed a little lost upon arrival. Attentive volunteers proactively approached them to chat. After learning that the Daren Life Society 's mutual help program was a long-term and enriching platform, the newcomers' eyes lit up with joy, and they expressed their anticipation of participating in more activities in the future .
Everyone is shining
Along the way, the volunteers switched between various roles. One of them transformed into a "learned elder," introducing everyone to the native New Zealand plant growing by the roadside—the Kawakawa tree , which is cherished by the Maori people .
"This plant is a treasure trove; its leaves, when steeped in water, can reduce inflammation and relieve pain, and also boost immunity..."
Everyone saw the heart-shaped, glossy green leaves and touched the veins radiating from the center. A gentle pinch released a refreshing, warm fragrance of grass and wood, invigorating the senses.
"Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. When we share our knowledge and experience with those around us, we are building bridges, making the connections between people grow longer and longer." The journey has not been long, but everyone's hearts have grown closer.
The botanical garden, though in winter, was still ablaze with blossoms in the rain. The golden flowers shone brightly in the overcast weather, like tiny suns. Soon, a glimmer of light appeared on the horizon. A woman couldn't help but hum a little tune: "Life is short, only a few autumns, let's not stop until we're drunk..." The song echoed in the rain, washing away all sorrow and worries.
The flowers, plants, and trees in the botanical garden were stunningly beautiful. Everyone took photos and chatted, their laughter filling the air.
While dining at a nearby library, someone accidentally spilled oil, which was immediately wiped clean. Turning around, one could see everyone spontaneously tidying up tables and cleaning the floor, treating the public space as their own home. There were no reminders, no instructions, only naturally displayed manners and goodwill.
A sentence is written on the library wall: "Where ideas grow," which perfectly reflects the theme of this event —Daren Mutual Help in Daily Life, which is to let the "light of humanity" quietly emerge in everyday life.
This hike had no set schedule, everyone came with their own story, and through conversation, they illuminated one another. As long as people are put first, even the coldest sky can be transformed into the warmest of humanity.
Looking forward to more exciting events and a wonderful life.
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伴着雨雾与歌声，这场端午徒步让心与心“不期而遇”
2026年6月21日，正值端午时节，伴着氤氲的雨雾，奥克兰植物园像披上了一层柔光滤镜。大家撑伞、穿雨衣、背着小包，三三两两在入口汇合，此等画面生出一种独属于雨天徒步的松弛与自在。大家怀着期待，大仁生活会“端午节游园徒步活动”在此温情启程。
不期而遇的缘分
徒步活动刚开始，一位独自散步的女士路过，看到志愿者举着小旗子，好奇地问：“你们是旅游团吗？” 大家热情地邀请她加入，给她介绍大仁生活会的活动。没想到，这位女士的眼睛一下亮了：“啊！我知道！我在你们群里，好几年前就在了！” 她兴奋地掏出手机，展示自己所在社群的活跃身影。
她不仅一路分享有关端午节的常识，还随手摘下树叶示范如何包粽子。以往她多在线上畅聊，这次意外的邂逅，让她更深爱上了这个温暖的大家庭。
途中，她又偶遇了自己的邻居，便和大家一起热情介绍大仁生活会。当邻居听说大仁生活有唱歌、瑜伽、社区互助等如此丰富的活动，且宗旨是把人放在第一位，当场便加入了大仁生活会的社群。
人与人之间的懂得，来自于彼此共鸣
“生活就是要简单、纯粹。” 一位志愿者由衷的说道。面对“社会很复杂”的论调，她有着自己的坚守：“我不管别人，我只想先做好我自己。大仁生活会就是这样一个纯粹的地方，所以我很喜欢留在这里，也乐意向身边的朋友推荐大仁。”
一位资深志愿者 也深有同感，直言在新西兰能有这样氛围极好的团体活动实属难得。这一次，她特地带了新朋友 一起参加。
初来乍到的新朋友显得有些茫然。细心的志愿者主动上前陪伴交谈。得知大仁生活会的社区互助是一个长期且丰富的平台后，新朋友眼中闪烁着喜悦，表示期待以后参加更多活动。
每个人都在发光
一路上，志愿者们切换多种角色，有一位化身为“博学长者”，向大家介绍路边生长的新西兰原生植物——毛利人珍视的卡瓦卡瓦（Kawakawa）树。
“这株草木浑身是宝，叶子泡水能消炎止痛，还能提升免疫力……”
大家亲眼见到那心形油亮的绿叶，摸着从中心散射开的叶脉。轻轻一掐，温润清爽的草木清香扑面而来，令人神清气爽。
“每个人都各有长短。我们把自己所知的知识、经验分享给身边的人，就是在搭桥，让人与人连接像桥一样越来越长。”这一路不远，大家的心也更近了。
雨中的植物园，虽是冬天依然花开灿烂。 金黄色的花朵在阴雨天里格外明亮，像一束束小小的太阳。不久，天边露出一抹亮光。一位女士忍不住哼起了小曲：“人生短短几个秋呀，不醉不罢休……” 歌声在雨中回荡，荡涤了所有的愁情烦事。
植物园的花草树木美得迷人，大家一边拍照、一边聊天，欢笑声不断。
在附近图书馆用餐过程中，有人不慎滴了油渍，立刻擦拭干净。 转头一看，所有人都自发收拾桌面、清理地面，把公共空间当成自己的家。没有提醒，没有指挥，只有自然流露的素养与善意。
图书馆墙上写着一句话： Where ideas grow（思想萌发之地），恰好应景了这场活动的主旨—— 大仁生活互助，就是让“人性之光”在日常中悄然生发。
这场徒步没有刻意流程，没有刻意热闹。每个人带着自己的故事而来，又在交谈中彼此照亮。只要把人放在第一位，再阴冷的天空，也能焕化出最人性的温暖。
期待更多精彩活动，期待着美好的生活。
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