As the autumn breeze returns once again, and the moon is full and bright, the long-awaited Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner!

On the afternoon of September 14, St. Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou held an International Mid-Autumn Festival Doctor-Patient Celebration with the theme "Happiness in the Mid-Autumn Festival, Health in All Families." Patients and their families from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, the Netherlands, Mongolia, and other countries gathered with hospital staff to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. The joyful festival atmosphere and spectacular performances enriched the lives of foreign in-patients, allowing them to experience the cultural atmosphere of traditional Chinese festivals and feel the care and blessings of the hospital staff. The warm atmosphere perfectly illustrated the close bond between doctors and patients, portraying them as one family.

Blessings know no boundaries and warm everyone’s heart

In China, the Mid-Autumn Festival carries a thousand years of cultural heritage and deep emotional significance. During this time, everyone wishes for a family reunion and sends good wishes to others.

[Speech by the Director of the International Affairs Department]

At this event, Mr. He Langbing, Director of the International Affairs Department and a hospital leader attending the celebration, delivered a speech to extend Mid-Autumn Festival blessings to everyone. "The Mid-Autumn Festival in China has a profound cultural heritage. It is a symbolic and meaningful festival with beautiful scenery, delicious food, and wonderful stories. I sincerely hope that our international friends in the hospital can feel the warmth of this festival, enjoy the celebration party, and wish all the patients a speedy recovery and a family reunion."

[Blessing Videos from the Group Chairman and International Service Centers from Various Countries]

At the same time, Mr. Lin Zhicheng, Chairman of St. Stamford International Medical Group, along with staff from the hospital’s international service centers in various countries, sent blessing videos, expressing their care and well-wishes for the patients. In that moment, heartfelt blessings from around the world transcended borders, touching and warming the hearts of everyone present.

[Patient Shares Mid-Autumn Reflections on Stage]

Emotions are mutual. One of the patients from the Philippines, Sabi (a pseudonym), expressed his gratitude to all the hospital staff on behalf of all the patients and sent holiday blessings to everyone. He said, “It’s my second treatment here, and the treatment effect is obvious; now I can completely resume normal life.” He mentioned that every worker in the hospital is serious and responsible and thanked them for their care and dedication. “At the mid-autumn festival, I wish every healthcare worker a happy holiday, and I wish every in-patient a speedy recovery and a reunion with his family!”

Both doctors and patients put on performances, creating an even warmer atmosphere

The performances were even more exciting, including the ethnic dance performed by the nurses in the minimally invasive room, which was full of energy and instantly lit up the joyful atmosphere. The Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration kicked off.

Special guest performances, including the pipa solo pieces “Beautiful Night” and “May We All Be Blessed with Longevity,” as well as the guitar performance and singing of “The Moon Over the West Tower,” brought us the joy and deep emotions of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The translation team’s young ladies delivered a lively and empowering rendition of the song “Manusia Kuat,” filled with energy, strength, and courage. It brought encouragement to the patients and elevated the event to its peak.

The most touching moment was when Ms. Gan, an Indonesian patient, performed “The Moon Represents My Heart.” Patients and medical staff from various countries joined her on stage to sing together, creating a heartwarming and emotional atmosphere. The joint performance by both patients and medical staff deepened the warmth and connection of the event.

Games rooted in traditional Chinese culture brought joy to everyone

To help patients experience traditional Chinese culture, this event featured a variety of interactive activities and games representative of Chinese heritage, such as Baduanjin Qigong, Chinese calligraphy, lantern-making, mooncake-making, and pitch-pot (touhu) games. These activities not only highlighted Chinese cultural traditions but also incorporated the festive spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival. They were highly appreciated by international patients and their families, who participated enthusiastically, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere.

Baduanjin Qigong 

Writing Chinese Calligraphy

Interactive games

At the end of the event, everyone gathered to cut the mooncakes and share delicious food, bringing the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration to a perfect conclusion.

The “Happiness in the Mid-Autumn Festival, Health in All Families” themed gathering was a feast for the eyes and senses and an emotional exchange between patients and medical staff. It showcased the high-quality service and humanistic care provided by the hospital staff. In the future, the hospital will continue to strive for innovation, bringing more cutting-edge cancer treatment technologies to international patients and enhancing humanistic care services. The goal is to provide patients with a better healthcare experience, allowing them to feel more warmth and care within the hospital’s family, and together, we will create a harmonious and beautiful tapestry of coexistence.

*Surgery, in addition to the appropriate chemotherapy and radiotherapy, are effective in treating early cancer, but certain patients in late stage of cancer may not be tolerate surgery well as they can be relatively weak. A combination of carefully planned minimally invasive therapy, chemotherapy or radiotherapy can effectively reduce the side effects and discomfort of treatment and may help patient get better efficacy.