Ashley Fang Represents ESC Club at Lakeside Mandarin and Spanish Immersion Program
Lakeside, CA – October 5, 2025 — On Sunday morning, Ashley Fang, a 10th grader and the Chinese Cultural Ambassador and Director at the ESC Club, led a special online cultural workshop for the Lakeside Mandarin and Spanish Immersion Program, celebrating the Mid- Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival.
Representing the ESC Club, Ashley shared the story of the Moon Festival and guided participants through a hands-on moon cake–making activity. Through this interactive cultural experience, students and families learned not only a new culinary skill but also gained insight into the values of family, reunion, and gratitude that the festival represents.
Ashley guiding students and families during the interactive moon cake–making session.
Throughout the session, Ashley’s warm presence and clear instruction fostered a welcoming and enthusiastic environment. Students and parents were eager to participate, and laughter filled the Zoom room as families shaped their moon cakes together.
Parents and students shared their excitement:
• Parent: “It was such a fun and
meaningful activity. My child loved making moon cakes and learning the festival story!”
• Student: “I liked hearing the Moon Festival story and making moon cakes with my family. I want to do it again!”
