In a corner of the Donglan Neighborhood Committee of Hongmei Street, Xuhui District, the early morning sun shines through the shadows of the trees and sprinkles on a group of energetic aunts dressed in bright costumes, who dance to the cheerful melody and shine on the stage of life. Recently, the Donglan Neighborhood Committee Community Square Dance Team, composed of middle-aged and elderly residents in the community, was awarded the title of "Shanghai Five-Star Learning Team for the Elderly".
A lively awarding ceremony was held in the Donglan Neighborhood Committee, and the staff of Hongmei Street Community (Elderly) School came to the scene and solemnly handed over the five-star team medals carrying glory to the square dance team. "This is a recognition of the team's long-term efforts and contributions, as well as their enthusiasm and vitality in community cultural activities. Zhou Yanbin, vice principal of the community school, said.
The Donglan Community Square Dance Team has been sailing for 21 years since 2003. There are about 30 team members, with an average age of about 65 years old, but they are enthusiastic and energetic. They used to be builders in all walks of life, and now they have retired and returned to the community, actively participating in various competitions and activities, and have won praise for many community cultural activities, spreading positive energy with graceful dancing. With the strong support of the neighborhood and neighborhood committees, the square dance team continues to innovate and enrich the content, and contributes to the spiritual civilization construction of the community by holding a series of entertaining and educational mass cultural activities.
"'Improving physical fitness, improving health, pleasing spirit, and cultivating sentiment' is the purpose of the square dance team. "We find joy in dancing, and through square dancing, we not only exercise our bodies, but also enhance friendship and solidarity between neighbors. ”...... For the team members, square dancing is as much a way of fitness, as well as a lifestyle and emotional bond.
Reporter: Yang Yixiu
Photo courtesy of Hongmei Street
Editor: Chen Haixiao
Reviewer: Wei Li