On November 1, the Pfizer OG19 Family Carnival was joyfully held at the Jing'an Workers’ Stadium, bringing together more than 150 children and parents for a day of shared fun and activities. In addition to a range of traditional sports events, Shanghai Roots & Shoots specially organized a tailored gibbon-themed sports meeting. Participants learned about wildlife and helped to spread awareness of habitat conservation by joining in the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Pfizer Shanghai CRDC.
Before the gibbon-themed parent-child relay race began, staff from Shanghai Roots & Shoots first introduced basic knowledge about gibbons to the audience, posing questions such as whether gibbons have tails and what kinds of food they prefer. These interactive moments helped set the stage for learning through playing.
The relay race that followed challenged both physical ability and teamwork. Participants were invited to imitate the swinging movements of gibbons traveling through forest canopies, testing arm strength and balance. Families then learned to identify different primates while running and jumping together to complete a hopscotch challenge. The excitement peaked with a sprint relay, where teams raced to identify the foods most loved by gibbons from a variety of options.
Throughout the sports meeting, children transformed into 'forest guardians', experiencing the survival wisdom of gibbons through engaging and playful challenges. The winning teams received commemorative gifts and certificates in support of the Cao Vit Gibbon Habitat Restoration Project. While enjoying the games and sports, families also took action to support the habitat restoration for the gibbons.