Spring Rendezvous

2025-03-26 14:17

In March's Hangzhou, spring breezes carried laughter as over 15 teachers from different schools gathered at Banmu Villa for a curated outdoor team-building event hosted by Haida. Surrounded by lush greenery, they embraced nature, cross-cultural connections, and collaborative fun.

Sizzling skewers on charcoal grills set the tone for a laid-back lakeside feast. While savoring grilled delicacies, teachers bonded over chess battles: American Matthew faced British Stephen and Ciaran in a strategic chess showdown, while South Africa’s Tyrone brought fun board games and sparked laughter for everyone. Meanwhile, LeeAnne and Peter wandered the villa’s trails, capturing spring beauty through their lenses.

Post-feast energy exploded on the courts: British Ciaran dueled Chinese friend in ping-pong, while a four-nation badminton team sparked cheers with playful smashes. No strict rules, just pure joy.

The highlight? A tense dryland curling showdown! Multinational Red vs. Yellow teams strategized, calculated angles, and erupted in cheers as stones slid. Teamwork makes the dream work.

As dusk fell, group photos sealed the day. “This connects us to Hangzhou like home,” shared one teacher. Haida believes: “Education transcends borders – so does spring.”