Siheyuan: Silly Pillar is Kind

As community activities continue to grow, the residents of the courtyard feel an unprecedented sense of cohesion. Sha Zhu, Yu Haitang, Qin Huairu and Xu Damao become more and more famous in the community. They have become the pride of the community and heroes in everyone's hearts.

One evening, the elderly in the community proposed to hold a tea party and invited the four organizers and other residents to participate. At the tea party, everyone sat together, drinking tea and chatting, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

"Shazhu, you, Haitang, Qin Huairu, and Xu Damao are really the treasures of our community. Your efforts have made our lives more colorful." A white-haired grandmother said with emotion.

Sha Zhu smiled modestly and responded: "Grandma, you are too kind. We are just doing what we can. What really makes the community better is everyone's joint efforts and participation."

Yu Haitang went on to say: “Yes, each of us is part of the community, and our happiness and joy are closely related to the community.”

Qin Huairu nodded in agreement: "We hope that through our efforts, we can make the community a place that everyone is willing to contribute to and be proud of."

Xu Damao also expressed his thoughts: "I am very happy to be a part of this team and share the joy and difficulties with everyone."

At the tea party, residents spoke one after another, sharing their feelings and expectations about the community. They put forward many valuable suggestions, such as adding community medical service points and carrying out environmental education activities.

“I think we can organize some health check-up activities regularly, especially caring for the elderly, which is very important to us.” An old grandfather offered his suggestion.

Another resident added: “Environmental protection is also important. We can teach our children to develop the habit of garbage sorting from an early age, making our community cleaner and tidier.”

The four organizers listened carefully to everyone's opinions and expressed that they would formulate corresponding plans and measures as soon as possible.

In the following days, the changes in the community became more obvious. The establishment of community medical service points allowed residents to enjoy convenient medical services at their doorsteps. The implementation of environmental education activities taught children the importance of garbage classification and resource conservation.

In an environmental painting competition, the children used their brushes to depict the green communities in their hearts. Sha Zhu and Yu Haitang served as judges and carefully appreciated each work.

"This painting is so creative. Children's imagination is really endless." Sha Zhu exclaimed.

Yu Haitang also said with emotion: "Yes, they expressed their love for the community and their understanding of environmental protection in their own way, which made us feel very gratified."

In every activity of the Siheyuan community, the participation and enthusiasm of residents are constantly rising. As community service points and environmental education are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, the quality of life of residents has been significantly improved. The team of Sha Zhu, Yu Haitang, Qin Huairu and Xu Damao has also become an indispensable part of the community.

One day, four people were in the meeting room of the community center, preparing for the next large-scale event - the community cultural festival. They hoped that through this event, they could further enhance the cultural heritage of the community and allow residents to have a deeper understanding and inherit the local cultural characteristics.

Sha Zhu held a draft of the event and said excitedly: "I think we can invite some local artists to perform, such as lion dance, opera, calligraphy, etc., so that we can better showcase our local culture."

Yu Haitang nodded in agreement. "This is a great idea. We can also set up some cultural experience areas for residents to personally experience making traditional handicrafts, such as paper cutting and clay sculpture."

Qin Huairu added: “We can also hold a community history exhibition to showcase the development history of our community and some precious old photos.”

Xu Damao put forward his own idea: "I suggest that we set up a volunteer service station to provide consultation and assistance to residents to ensure the smooth progress of the event."

Their discussion was full of creativity and enthusiasm, and everyone hoped to add more color to the community cultural festival.

On the day of the community cultural festival, the courtyard was transformed into a grand event full of traditional culture. The performances of the artists attracted many residents to stop and watch, with applause and cheers coming one after another. In the cultural experience area, residents carefully learned to make handicrafts under the guidance of teachers, with a sense of accomplishment and joy on their faces.

An aunt who was learning paper cutting said to Sha Zhu, "Sha Zhu, what do you think of the word 'Fu' that I cut? This is my first time trying paper cutting and it feels very interesting."

Sha Zhu smiled and replied: "Auntie, you cut very well. This word "Fu" has a lot of charm. I believe you will get better and better at cutting."

Yu Haitang helped guide other residents. Looking at everyone's focused expressions, her heart was filled with warmth and pride.

Qin Huairu and Xu Damao were busy in the historical exhibition area, explaining the history and changes of the community to the residents. The residents listened to the explanations and looked at the old photos, feeling deeply moved.

“I didn’t expect our community has so many stories and history. This exhibition has given me a deeper understanding of our home,” said a resident with emotion.

Qin Huairu smiled and responded: "Yes, understanding our past can help us cherish the present more and plan better for the future."

Xu Damao also added: "We hope that through this cultural festival, everyone will love our community more and cherish our cultural traditions more."

As night fell, the climax of the community cultural festival, a grand fireworks show, began. Residents gathered in the square, looking up at the gorgeous fireworks in the sky, their faces filled with happiness and excitement.

The successful holding of the community cultural festival brought the residents of the courtyard closer together. As the afterglow of the fireworks gradually faded, the hearts of the residents became more closely connected. Sha Zhu, Yu Haitang, Qin Huairu and Xu Damao sat on a bench in the community center, discussing the gains from the cultural festival and the next plan.

"Today's fireworks are so beautiful. Seeing everyone so happy, I think all our efforts are worth it." Sha Zhu said with emotion.

Yu Haitang smiled and responded: "Yes, but I think we can do more. Can we consider setting up a community art troupe to give talented residents a platform to showcase themselves?"

Qin Huairu's eyes lit up. "This is a great idea. The art troupe can rehearse regularly, participate in various community activities, and even go out and participate in some competitions to showcase the style of our community."

Xu Damao also said excitedly: "I can be responsible for the organization and publicity of the art troupe, let more residents know the news, and attract more talents to join."

The discussion among the four was full of passion and creativity. They hoped that through the establishment of an art troupe, they could further enrich the cultural life of the community and enhance the happiness of residents.

Soon after, the community art troupe was officially established. As soon as the news came out, many talented residents signed up, hoping to become a member of the art troupe. The art troupe covers many fields such as dance, chorus, and drama, attracting residents of different ages to participate.

During the first rehearsal of the art troupe, Sha Zhu and Yu Haitang, as consultants of the art troupe, came to the rehearsal site. They were delighted to see the residents rehearsing enthusiastically.

A young girl who was rehearsing a dance said to Shazhu excitedly, "Shazhu, how do you think we are dancing? This is my first time to attend a dance rehearsal. I feel nervous and excited at the same time."

Sha Zhu encouraged her: "You danced very well. I believe that as long as you keep working hard, you will be able to dance even more wonderfully."

Yu Haitang also added: "Yes, the art troupe gives us the opportunity to showcase ourselves and makes the cultural life of the community more colorful."

Qin Huairu and Xu Damao were directing the choir's rehearsal on the other side. They listened to the melodious singing of the residents and their hearts were filled with pride.

“Everyone’s voices are very harmonious. I believe our choir will shine in various community activities,” said Qin Huairu.

Xu Damao also nodded in agreement: "Yes, our art troupe will become a business card of the community, showing the vitality and charm of our community."

As the art troupe continues to grow, the community cultural activities in the courtyard are becoming more and more colorful. In the rehearsals and performances of the art troupe, residents not only find a stage to show themselves, but also enhance the friendship and unity among neighbors.

At a community celebration, the art troupe members brought a wonderful performance and won rounds of applause from the residents. Sha Zhu, Yu Haitang, Qin Huairu and Xu Damao stood in the crowd, looking at the smiling faces of the residents, their hearts filled with satisfaction and happiness.

"Our art troupe is really great. Seeing everyone so engaged and enjoying themselves, I feel our community has become more vibrant," said Sha Zhu.

Yu Haitang also said with emotion: "Yes, the art troupe not only enriches our cultural life, but also makes our community more harmonious and more cohesive."

Driven by the art troupe, the cultural atmosphere of the courtyard community is becoming increasingly strong. Under the influence of art, the residents' lives have become more colorful and the relationship between neighbors has become more harmonious. Sha Zhu, Yu Haitang, Qin Huairu and Xu Damao have become indispensable cultural promoters of the community.

One afternoon, four people sat together in the meeting room of the community center, discussing the preparations for the upcoming community art festival. They hoped that this art festival would take the community's cultural activities to a new level.

Sha Zhu flipped through the plan in his hand and put forward his own idea: "I think we can set up a community art award to recognize residents who have made outstanding contributions to artistic creation and community cultural activities."

Yu Haitang nodded in agreement. “This is a great idea. We can encourage more residents to participate in art creation and stimulate their creativity and enthusiasm.”

Qin Huairu added: "We can also invite some professional art groups to participate in the festival, communicate and cooperate with our art troupe, and improve our overall level."

Xu Damao put forward his own suggestion: "I suggest that we set up an art market to allow residents to display and sell their own works of art. This will not only increase the fun of the art festival, but also provide some extra income for residents."

The discussion among the four was full of creativity and enthusiasm. They hoped that the holding of the art festival would make the cultural life of the community more colorful.

On the day of the community art festival, the courtyard was transformed into an ocean of art. At the art market, residents displayed their carefully crafted handicrafts, paintings and photographs, attracting the attention of many tourists and residents.

An old lady at a handicraft stall said to Shazhu: "Shazhu, look at these little puppets I made. They are all made from waste fabrics. I didn't expect them to be so popular."

Sha Zhu looked at the colorful puppets with admiration, "Grandma, you have really skillful hands. These puppets are both environmentally friendly and creative. They will definitely sell well."

Yu Haitang helped introduce other residents' works. As she looked at everyone's works, her heart was filled with pride and emotion.

Qin Huairu and Xu Damao were busy on the stage of the art festival, organizing various art performances. From dance to drama, from chorus to instrumental performances, every performance won warm applause from the audience.

After the performance, a young dancer said to Qin Huairu excitedly: "Teacher Qin, thank you for giving us this opportunity to show ourselves. I feel that I have found confidence and passion on this stage."

Qin Huairu encouraged her: "You dance very well, I believe you will go further and further on the road of dance. Our art festival is to provide everyone with a stage to showcase their talents."

Xu Damao also added: "Yes, the art festival is not only a platform for display, but also an opportunity for communication and learning. I hope everyone can gain growth and happiness here."

As the art festival came to an end, the four began to plan a new community project. This time, they decided to set up a community development fund to support the long-term development of the community and the personal growth of residents.

On a sunny afternoon, the four people had a lively discussion in the meeting room of the community center.

Sha Zhu first proposed his own idea: "The establishment of a community development fund can provide more stable financial support for our community projects. We can fund some potential community entrepreneurial projects and help residents realize their dreams."

Yu Haitang added: “Yes, we can also set up scholarships to encourage children to study hard and cultivate more talents for the community.”

Qin Huairu proposed another perspective: "We should also pay attention to the needs of the elderly. The fund can be used to improve the living conditions of the elderly, such as adding barrier-free facilities and providing more elderly care services."

Xu Damao was concerned about the improvement of the community environment: "In addition, we can use the fund to support the greening and beautification of the community environment to make our home more beautiful and livable."

The discussion among the four was full of passion and wisdom. They hoped that through the establishment of a community development fund, they could provide stronger support for the overall development of the community.

Soon after, the community development fund was officially launched. Once the news came out, many residents responded positively, donating money or applying for their own projects.

At the fund's first review meeting, four organizers and several resident representatives carefully reviewed each project application.

A resident who submitted a community garden project said to Shazhu: "Shazhu, what do you think of my garden project? I hope to use the open space in the community to plant more flowers, plants and trees, so that everyone can have a more comfortable leisure environment."

Sha Zhu looked at the project plan carefully and said with appreciation: "This project is very creative and meaningful. I believe it will add more vitality and vigor to our community."

Yu Haitang also nodded in support: "Yes, we strongly support such environmental protection projects. It not only beautifies our home, but also raises everyone's environmental awareness."

Qin Huairu and Xu Damao are discussing another project about a community activity center for the elderly. They hope to provide a more comfortable and convenient place for the elderly to have activities.

"The establishment of this activity center will greatly enrich the spiritual and cultural life of the elderly, allowing them to feel the warmth and care of the community while enjoying their later years," said Qin Huairu.

Xu Damao also added: "We will ensure that the facilities and services of the activity center are complete so that every elderly person can find their own fun here."

With the gradual implementation of the community development fund, the community environment and residents' lives in the courtyard have been significantly improved. The successful implementation of the garden project has made the community greener; the establishment of the elderly activity center has made the lives of the elderly more colorful.

At a community gathering, residents sat together and shared the changes and joy brought about by the Community Development Fund.

“Since the community development fund was established, our lives have really changed a lot. The flowers and plants in the garden make us feel better,” said a resident with emotion.

Another resident echoed: "Yes, the establishment of the elderly activity center has given us elderly people more places to go. Here, we can play chess, chat, and exercise. Our lives have become more fulfilling."

Sha Zhu, Yu Haitang, Qin Huairu and Xu Damao stood aside, listening to the residents' sharing, their hearts filled with satisfaction and happiness. They knew that through their efforts, the community was becoming better and more harmonious.