On May 23, 2020, under clear skies and lush greenery, YARACE's team-building activity was held as scheduled in Heimifeng National Forest Park, Changsha Province. Renowned as a "paradise" and an "urban oxygen bar", Heimifeng National Forest Park had been a long-anticipated destination for all the participants.
The event was divided into three parts: mountaineering race, farmhouse barbecue, and fun game.
(1) Mountaineering race
After arriving at the Xiaoxiang Tianchi parking lot in the forest park, the participants were divided into ten teams, each with two maps. Team members chose their routes independently according to the maps, and only if all the members reached the summit and signed on the paper held by the coach would the team be considered complete the race. Three prizes would be determined: the first three teams to arrive were awarded the first, second, and third prizes, respectively, along with corresponding awards. During the race, despite the steep ghats and the intense sunshine, the participants laughed and joked while sweating, encouraging their teammates to take the first place.
Unknowingly, everyone reached the summit. The view from the top was breathtaking, with cool breezes caressing their faces, as they admired the ever-changing clouds, the picturesque winding mountain ranges below. Everyone was captivated by such scenery.
Finally, the first prize went to Team 7, and Team 6 and Team 5 took home the second and third prizes respectively. After the race, the coach presented the awards to the winners and they took a group photo to commemorate the occasion.
(2) Farmhouse barbecue
It would be a pity if there is no delicious food when enjoying such beautiful scenery. After the mountaineering race, it was time for the mouth-watering barbecue session. The participants had a barbecue at the Rose Garden Farmhouse, where they started to grill food after taking group photos. Some tended to the fire, some washed and chopped vegetables and meat, some cut up fruits, and the others skewered the ingredients. Everyone was engaged in their tasks and relished the DIY barbecue. Throughout the barbecue, the participants shared their creations, savoring every bite. Everyone was thoroughly enjoying themselves.
(3) Fun game
After lunch, the participants took a short break before engaging in a fun game called "Fruit Connect". In the game, the participants were divided into four teams, and two members from each team were asked to flip hats; if the two members revealed the same fruit, the team earned a point and also the fruit in the hats they had flipped.
The game appears simple, but careful thought is required. First, a good memory is essential. The players should remember which hats have been flipped, otherwise they would find nothing under such hats, and also remember the fruit under the hats that have been flipped by themselves and the other players so as to identify the same fruit more efficiently. Moreover, effective communication and collaboration among team members are crucial for minimizing errors. As the game became more and more challenging, the players became increasingly immersed, and before they knew it, all the fruits had been revealed, leaving them with a feeling that time had passed faster than usual.
It was a delightful and fulfilling day. This event allowed everyone to unwind after busy workdays, fostered communication and camaraderie among them, and strengthened their bond of friendship and teamwork. The members of YARACE have created a warm family for themselves, where they are united by the principles of "Gather Strengths for Translation" and "Seize the Day and Live It to the Full".