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Love, Action, and Hope: CYOC Joins SWE Charity Appreciation Event, Witnessing the Power of Collaboration

By Ruichen Feng (CYOC)

On the evening of September 10, 2025, the nonprofit organization So What Else (SWE) held its first-ever “Partner & Sponsor Appreciation Event” at Silo Falls in Brookeville, MD. Representatives from 25 nonprofit and philanthropic partner organizations, along with nearly 85 volunteers and supporters, gathered to celebrate past achievements, share experiences, and envision future community initiatives. The Capital Youth Outreach Club (CYOC) attended as one of SWE’s 25 partner organizations.

A Journey Through the Chinese Culture Festival

By: Diana H. Zhao

This year, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Chinese Culture Festival in Washington, DC. It was an unforgettable experience that not only helped me learn more about my culture and tradition, but it also helped me connect with other people.

CYOC Showcases Heritage at the Washington Chinese Culture Festival

By: Peishi Yu

On August 30, 2025, the Capital Youth Outreach Club (CYOC) attended the annual Washington Chinese Culture Festival in Washington D.C. The festival took place on Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 4th Street, and was home to many Chinese cultural events. When walking through the grounds, you could spot all kinds of activities in full swing – whether that’s live speeches and performances, people admiring art, talking with their friends, or just enjoying some good food.

8.25中国文化节义工

By: Neil Lee

Last Saturday me and my brother had an unforgettable experience at the 2025 Washington Cultural festival. During the festival we volunteered at a tent that was doing facepainting. At the facepainting station we learned how to do facepainting and how to put on temporary tattoos. During the day, we helped paint images and put temporary tattoos on people’s faces for free. It was my first time using temporary tattoos and face paints, it was very interesting to me. At first, it was difficult for the team to apply face painting as we couldn’t get the consistency of the ink to be just right so that it will leave a mark and won’t flow to places where it shouldn’t go to, but after a bit of practice we figured out how to get the ink to stay in the pattern that we wanted. On the other hand I liked how simple it was to apply the temporary tattoos, the particular reason for this is because that to put on the temporary tattoo you just have to peel of a thin plastic layer and then put the image onto your hand / head, and you then wait ten seconds and lift of the paper and the image would be stuck to your hand.

Hands at Work, Hearts Connected

By: Camille Hu

Diversity and cultural exchange are one of the most important parts of a country, a society, a community. At the annual Chinese Cultural Festival at D.C., different people from different background, culture, area, came together, shared their culture and embraced other’s culture. Volunteering at the Chinese Cultural Festival in Washington, DC was more than simply lending a hand; it was an opportunity to step into a living expression of culture, community, and connection.

Reflection on Participating in the 23rd Chinese Culture Festival

By: Vivian Le

I was truly honored to serve as a youth volunteer at the 23rd Chinese Culture Festival, held on August 30, 2025, at 300 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, right next to the historic Capitol Hill. Surrounded by the festive atmosphere and the grandeur of the Capitol, this experience became especially memorable. I joined CYOC (Chinese Youth Outreach Center), an organization dedicated to volunteer service and community engagement. Through this event, I not only contributed to the community but also gained a deeper appreciation for the value of cultural exchange.

Another Successful Year for the Annual Washington Chinese Culture Festival

By: Jocelyn Ming

Under the great shade of the U.S. Capitol building, crowded lines of white tents rest on Pennsylvania Avenue. Spectators from the National Gallery of Art lean over the glass ledge of its rooftop floor to get a good look at what’s below…

华盛顿中国文化节：文化交流的桥梁

By: 李贝拉 Bella Lee

2025 年这次志愿者活动让我深刻体会到，文化是连接人心的纽带。我们用美食、艺术和舞蹈，讲述着一个古老而充满活力的国家的故事，也收获了友谊与尊重。期待未来能有更多这样的机会，让文化交流的种子在更多地方生根发芽。

华盛顿中国文化节

By: Rui Hao Zhu

2025年8月30日，我和我的朋友乐威儿参加了华盛顿中国文化节志愿
者服务，我们的主要任务是卖月饼和中式糕点、并向人们讲解中国文化，
还有提供各种互动活动。

2025 CYOC at the Washington Chinese Festival

By: Sophie Xu

2025年八月三十日，一年一度的华盛顿中国文化节如约而至。第二十三届美国华盛顿中国文化节在美国首都华盛顿的宾夕法尼亚大道隆重开幕。从早上八九点开始，文化节的现场就逐渐热闹起来。各个展台整整齐齐，仿佛一个绚丽的中国文化画卷。人们精心的装饰着帐篷，许多人身穿传统的中国服饰，为文化节增添了一份浓厚的中华韵味。特色小吃街也渐渐准备就绪，炊烟袅袅、香气四溢。抬眼望去，整条街道都充满了中国文化的氛围，展台展示着各种传统艺术、民俗和服饰，红色的文化节装饰使整个街区显得喜气洋洋。热情的节日气氛很快吸引了大量游客的目光。随着人群不断增多，文化节也正式拉开了序幕。