The famous BCIS community spirit was in full flow during the Bazaar. It was evident from the moment the event kicked off with the lighting of the Christmas tree, which brightened the campus like a lighthouse leading the way to the festive fun. As soon as the “oohs” and “aahs” died down, the Bazaar burst into beautiful holiday song. This was courtesy of our fantastically talented students in the ECC and the ES Choir. Their beautiful voices lifted everyone’s spirits and attracted much of the attention at the event. The musical merriment was rounded out with our SS students, Anakin, Qinglan, and Perry, as well as the band of Bonbon, Jayden, Melody, and Bethan, whose energetic performances impressed all. 

As our students sang their final notes, the fun was just beginning at the Christmas Bazaar. Our magnificent mascot, LeLe made an appearance, along with Snow Girl and Santa Claus himself. Santa even had a special introduction with music from our very own Tiger and Pearson. The cheerful characters and music made this fun day all the more special. After enjoying all the performances, Bazaar-goers could make their way through the winding maze of shops and stalls, all full of beautiful seasonal gifts. 

The stalls at the Christmas Bazaar seemed more numerous than the lights on the Christmas tree. With merchants selling everything from food to crafts, from soaps to toys, everyone could find the perfect gifts for their friends and families. Adventurous customers who visited 50 stalls were rewarded with a beautiful pair of BCIS Christmas socks, which served as a warm memory and a lovely gift. Following the Christmas spirit, and the BCIS motto of acting for the good of all, a portion of all sales were donated to Roundabout’s Helping Hands Project. In fact, the Bazaar raised 27,480 RMB in total, which will be used for medical assistance for children with Leukemia and will be donated by All Love Hands Create Future. If the Bazaar itself wasn’t enough, this is surely reason to celebrate the season of giving. 

The generosity didn’t stop at this already lofty donation. Many of the stalls at the event were staffed by our very own BCIS students. These dedicated scholars worked tirelessly to support a variety of charity organizations, which are outlined below. Some of the many great student organizations present at the event are listed here, along with some of the causes they support. 

Many of our BCIS students continue giving back and helping others after the event. UNLOCK, the Cat EA, and Girl Up all meet regularly during the semester to help their causes, and their members are always happy for the chance to make an impact. The Christmas Bazaar provides these outstanding groups with a great platform to spread their message and raise funds. It is truly a wonderful experience for all those involved, both students and community members. 

Overall, the Christmas Bazaar was a delightful day of celebration for our BCIS Community! The fun holiday cheer was second only to the happiness of giving back to others. We sincerely thank everyone who helped make the Bazaar such a memorable celebration! The Christmas Bazaar highlighted what makes our BCIS community so special. The presence of all these wonderful people at BCIS is truly the best holiday present one could ask for!