In the new academic year, Chao Kuang Piu College Down Syndrome Buddy Group continues to collaborate with the Macau Down Syndrome Association and expects to organize more meaningful activities together. During the Mid Autumn Festival, the volunteers worked with the children and their families to make their own origami lanterns and lacquer fans.

Before the start of the activity, the children made fun warm-up moves led by volunteers. After warming up, the volunteers and the children engaged in DIY origami lanterns and lacquer fans. Volunteers patiently guided them to draw on the origami paper and lacquer fans. The children were creative and drew cartoon characters, trees, and flowers, and responded very attentively and positively. After completing their drawing, they followed the origami process step by step under the guidance of volunteers to fold the lanterns. Afterward, they carefully grasped the handle of the fan and slowly dipped it diagonally into the water dripping with various colors of lacquer, gently rotating it in the water and slowly lifting it, and then the lacquer fan was completed. After completing the artwork, the children were so excited that they were actively showing their masterpieces to parents and volunteers. Finally, we ended the activity with a mini-game, which brought joy to everyone.

In this school year, the group has recruited many new volunteers, and through this activity, we were able to bring everyone closer together and have a great time. At the same time, the group will continue to spread more care and warmth to the children with Down syndrome and share the positive message of Inclusion and peace in our community. We also looking forward to more interesting activities and closer cooperation in the future.

Written by: Lorina Tong, Leader of the Down Syndrome Buddy Group, Chao Kuang Piu College