Christmas is approaching, and the first thing to change in the community isn’t the weather, but the expressions on people’s faces. Colourful lights are hung up, hand-cut snowflakes adorn windows, and the once quiet streets gradually come alive. And I, too, spent an important part of my community internship in this festive atmosphere.
圣诞节即将临近，社区里最先发生变化的并不是天气，而是人们的表情。社区附近挂起了彩灯，玻璃窗上贴着手工剪出的雪花，原本安静的街道逐渐热闹起来。而我，也在这样的节日氛围中，度过了自己社区实习的一段重要时光。
My internship at Ricefield Art Community allowed me to participate so closely in the daily operations of a community for the first time. Contrary to my expectations, community work isn’t as dramatic as I imagined; it’s more about the small, continuous efforts. Organising event materials, setting up venues, and recording feedback—these seemingly small tasks collectively support the smooth functioning of the community.
在Ricefield Art社区实习让我第一次如此近距离地参与社区的日常运作。与想象中不同，社区工作并没有那么轰轰烈烈，更多是琐碎而持续的付出。整理活动物资、布置场地、记录反馈，这些看似微小的任务，却共同支撑起社区的正常运转。
In the process of preparing for Christmas activities, I gradually understood the meaning of community work. The residents participating in the activities come from diverse ages and backgrounds; for them, community events are an opportunity to be seen, invited, and connected. As an intern, my role was small, but I genuinely participated in this connection. A patient explanation, an event poster, a simple act of companionship—all these can make the community space feel more welcoming.
在筹备圣诞活动的过程中，我逐渐理解了社区工作的意义。参与活动的居民年龄、背景各不相同，对他们而言，社区活动更是一次被看见、被邀请、被连接的机会。而作为实习生，我的角色虽小，却真实地参与了这种连接的发生。一次耐心的解释、一张活动海报、一次简单的陪伴，都可能让社区空间变得更加亲近。
Before Christmas, Ricefield Arts hosted a Christmas dinner, and the air was filled with the aroma of food. I often couldn’t help but stop and observe. Everyone’s face radiated the happiness and anticipation of the upcoming Christmas. At that moment, I suddenly realised that community is not an abstract concept, but rather composed of concrete individuals and real interactions. The holidays make this connection more visible and strengthen the emotional bond between us and other community members.
在圣诞节之前，Ricefield Arts举办了圣诞聚餐活动，路上街道的空气中飘着食物的香味。我时常忍不住停下来观察这一切。每个人的脸上都洋溢着圣诞即将到来的幸福与期待。那一刻，我突然意识到，社区并不是一个抽象的概念，而是由一个个具体的人、一次次真实的互动组成的。节日让这种联系变得更加可见，也让我们和其他社区成员增进了情感上的重量。
This Christmas, I interned with my community internship, which lacked elaborate ceremonies but was filled with genuine warmth. For me, it was both a holiday memory and a learning experience about responsibility, connection, and growth.
这个与社区实习相伴的圣诞节，没有华丽的仪式，却充满了真实的温度。对我来说，它既是节日的记忆，也是一次关于责任、连接与成长的学习经历。