又是一年月满人间的美好中秋，爱莎荔湾校园内洋溢着一片欢腾与喜悦，开展了一场别开生面的“校缘中秋，月映青春——2024中秋庆典”活动。

粤剧亭前的游园活动，华裳投壶，人声鼎沸；粤剧亭上的庆典表演，轻歌曼舞，丝竹悠悠。满月当空，辉映人间，这场中秋庆典，不仅是对中华传统文化的生动传承，更是汇聚中外师生交流、展现青春活力的文化盛典。

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At the Garden Party, the scene was illuminated by lanterns, accompanied by the sounds of wind instruments, the fun of tossing arrows into pots, and the delight of enjoying food. This atmosphere combined to create the unique Mid-Autumn rhythm of ISA Liwan. Students, teachers, and parents dressed in Hanfu joyfully roamed from one unique booth to another, brimming with excitement. They made their own lacquer fans, shared laughter while guessing lantern riddles, and indulged in the rich flavors of mooncakes.

At the 'Jade Rabbit Pot Toss' booth, participants held their breath and focused intensely, with each throw met by cheers and encouragement from the crowd. At the 'Jade Rabbit Carrot Fishing' booth, students carefully tried to fish out carrots from the water using poles. In the 'Monkey Reaching for the Moon' game, students showcased extraordinary teamwork and creativity as they used chopsticks to lift entire lemons from a basin filled with soapy water and delicately transported them to a bucket. In the 'Sandbag Tic-Tac-Toe' game, children threw sandbags into a grid, trying their best to line up three in a row.

Beyond the games, the beauty of Chinese poetry also graced the ISA Liwan campus. Students dressed in traditional costumes gathered at the 'Flying Flowers, Poetry Gathering' booth, engaging in a Mid-Autumn-themed poetry relay. They expressed their thoughts on the moon and reunion, sharing their understanding and blessings for the festival. A special 'Parent-Child Poetry Competition' segment allowed parents and children to compete side by side, fostering a love and pride for the Chinese language in a fun and relaxing environment.

The festival was further enriched by booths showcasing exquisite handicrafts and international cuisine. We made sure everyone had a safe and enjoyable time by strictly adhering to current education policies and campus food safety regulations. Notably, 20% of the proceeds from the food booths were donated to the ISA Charity Fund, allowing everyone to enjoy the moon together and share in the spirit of giving.

By the waterside at the Cantonese Opera Pavilion, the highly anticipated performance began. Students took to the stage like shining stars, expressing their youthful energy and dreams through dance, song, and poetry recitation.

Students from the Kang Youwei Memorial Primary School in Guangzhou’s Liwan District captivated the audience with their heartfelt performance of the classic Cantonese opera, "Five-Colored Lotus Platform," their every move revealing their understanding and love for Cantonese culture.

ISA Liwan’s primary school students impressed the audience with a creative blend of lion dance and contemporary dance in 'The Amazing Lion,' earning rounds of applause. The heartwarming song 'Light' touched everyone’s hearts, while the musical performance 'Any Dream Will Do' inspired all to pursue their dreams. The dances 'Huo Yuanjia' and 'Green Jade Case' elegantly depicted scenes from a festive night, while the humorous 'Three and a Half Sentences' performance gave the audience a glimpse into students' thoughts and experiences at school through wit and humor. The energetic dance 'Show Time' ignited the crowd’s passion, while the song 'Youth Never Ends' conveyed ISA Liwan’s educational philosophy of vitality, innovation, and lifelong learning.

Middle school students presented equally spectacular performances that embraced a multicultural perspective. The dance 'Break My Heart Myself' boldly expressed individuality, while the medley 'Spring Mountain' offered heartfelt blessings. The classical dances 'Strumming the Pipa' and 'Fallen' skillfully transitioned between themes, highlighting the beauty of cultural fusion. The touching song 'Fairy Tale Town' awakened pure dreams, while the rhythmic dance 'Youth Pulse' unleashed a wave of youthful energy. Classic songs like 'Castle in the Sky' inspired imagination, and the piano solo 'Clouds Chasing the Moon' captured a sense of peaceful beauty. The English recitation of 'Prelude to Water Melody' created a cultural bridge, while the performance of 'Easy & Attention' dazzled as the show’s grand finale.

The entire performance was not only a showcase of the students’ diverse talents but also a vivid demonstration of ISA Liwan’s encouragement of self-expression, cultural fusion, artistic growth, and global awareness. As the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates reunion and dreams, it also provided an opportunity to experience the power of youth and pursue well-rounded development.

爱莎荔湾始终秉持着全人教育理念，举办丰富多彩的活动让学生们在节日氛围中感受传统文化的魅力所在，更使其在参与中锻炼了团队协作能力、创新思维能力和跨文化交流能力。在多元文化的融合和碰撞中，学生们在快乐中成长，在参与中收获；更为他们未来的学习和生活奠定了坚实的基础。

在月辉与灯火交相辉映下，爱莎荔湾全体中外籍师生携手共度，欢庆盛典，共同书写一段难忘的校园记忆。岁岁年年，此情此景，爱莎荔湾愿与你同庆，共赏月圆校园之美。