During the Houston Marathon weekend, from January 10th -11th, 2026, AYLUS volunteers wore Lunar New Year Festival T-shirts to promote the upcoming event in the marathon waiting area. Volunteers engaged with runners and spectators, introduced the festival, and encouraged them to scan the QR code displayed on the shirts. Many runners were able to scan the code while waiting or as they passed through the area, allowing them to quickly access event information and learn more ab

On January 4th 2026, volunteers carried out a community street outreach initiative to promote the upcoming  2026 Pearland Lunar New Year Festival . The volunteers visited local shopping centers and business districts, posting event posters and speaking directly with store owners and employees. During the outreach, students introduced the significance of the Lunar New Year celebration, shared information about the 2026 festival, and invited businesses to participate or support

We kicked off the new year with an exciting bucket drumming class at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land, a Down Syndrome Achievement Center. The class included students of mixed experience levels- some returning participants and others new to bucket drumming. We began by introducing and reviewing the different sounds produced when the drumsticks hit various parts of the bucket, including the center, rim, and sides. Volunteers then guided the students through a variety of patterns an