MZI 2025 Annual Picnic

This year’s MZI Annual Picnic BBQ on August 31st was a resounding success. Held once again at Cuesta Park, the warm August afternoon was balanced with plenty of shade, making it the perfect setting for the gathering.

Over 160 people attended, and the lively atmosphere made it feel like even more. The Advanced Qigong Class of 2025, led by QiuPing and Yuhua, provided much of the legwork for the event. Although their numbers were smaller this year—since only a third of the class is based in the Bay Area—their diligence, teamwork, and dedication shone through.

As tradition holds, both old and new Advanced Class students came together to produce the event, and this year’s coordination stood out as especially smooth. Under the steady guidance of Little Bee (Randolph Tsien), the 2025 class worked seamlessly alongside alumni, ensuring the BBQ ran with focus and ease.

The program brought cheer and entertainment, highlighted by Kim’s choir group, which featured Shimu-Laoshi Sharon Zhao singing leads in *Jay Chou’s “Blue and White Porcelain” (青花瓷) and “May This World Love You” (希望你被這個世界愛著). Excellent sound quality elevated the performance, and heartfelt applause filled the park. The raffle was another crowd favorite, with meaningful prizes ranging from Master Zhao’s poetry book and a special tote bag designed by Captain Little Ink (2023 Advanced Class) to treatment sessions from MZI therapists, including the grand prize: for the first time, a free admission to Informatics Qigong Introductory Workshop.

The food was another highlight. The 2025 Advanced Class handled ordering, cooking, and serving, with Chef Allen’s short ribs earning rave reviews. The potluck tradition added even more variety, featuring sushi, fried rice, chicken, vegetables, and fruits. The San Francisco contingent, led by alumna Teresa, once again brought beloved Chinese favorites, while Little Bee’s honey milk tea delighted everyone. Many attendees also supported sustainability by bringing their own plates and cutlery, helping reduce waste.

Special thanks go out to the Picnic BBQ team: Producer Randolph Tsien, MC Sky Kim, Class of 2025 leaders QiuPing and Yuhua, Chef Allen with Andrew, Ada, Sonny, Melinda & Steve, and to Kim Lin, Yvonne, and David for coaching and directing the choir. And to Hsiao Chiu for adorning every table with her flower arrangement. Appreciation also to past Advanced Class Captains for their ongoing contributions, Wanda for accounting, and most of all to Shimu-Laoshi Sharon Zhao for guiding the spirit of love, unity, and community in alignment with Master Zhao’s vision of Informatics Qigong.

The 2025 Picnic BBQ was a joyful, seamless, and heartwarming day—a celebration of connection, tradition, and community spirit.

今年的 MZI 年度野餐烤肉活動圓滿成功。今年再次於 Cuesta 公園 舉行，在溫暖的八月午後，樹蔭帶來的清涼使現場成為完美的聚會場地。

活動共有超過 160 人參加，熱鬧的氛圍讓人感覺人數更多。2025 年高級氣功班在秋萍與玉華的帶領下，為活動做了許多準備工作。雖然今年高級班學生人數略少——因為只有三分之一的同學住在灣區——但他們的勤奮、合作與奉獻精神依然展現無遺。

依照傳統，新舊高級班同學共同協力籌辦，而今年的協作尤其順暢。在小蜜蜂 (Randolph Tsien)的穩健指導下，2025 年班同學與校友們無縫合作，確保整場烤肉活動井然有序、輕鬆自在。

節目的安排更是增添了歡樂與娛樂，其中亮點是 Kim 的合唱團演出，由師母老師 Sharon Zhao 領唱 周杰倫的《青花瓷》 及 《希望你被這個世界愛著》。優良的音效讓演出更臻完美，公園裡響起熱烈掌聲。抽獎活動同樣受到大家喜愛，獎品意義非凡，從趙大師的詩集、由 2023 年高級班小墨班長設計的特製帆布袋，到 MZI 治療師提供的療程券皆包含其中；最大獎則是首次出現的信息氣功初級班課程免費參加。

美食也是一大亮點。2025 年高級班負責點餐、烹飪與服務，其中 Allen 主廚的烤牛小排大獲好評。potluck 傳統更添多元美味，包括壽司、炒飯、雞肉、蔬菜與水果。舊金山團隊由校友 Teresa 領頭，再次帶來大家最愛的中式料理，而小蜜蜂的蜂蜜奶茶更是讓全場驚喜。許多朋友們也支持環保，攜帶自用餐盤與餐具，減少浪費。

特別感謝野餐烤肉團隊：製作人 Randolph Tsien、主持人 Sky Kim、2025 年班領導秋萍與玉華、主廚 Allen 與 Andrew、Ada、Sonny、Melinda & Steve；以及合唱團指導 Kim Lin、Yvonne 與 David；同時感謝小秋為每張餐桌準備的花藝裝飾。也感謝歷屆高級班隊長們的不斷貢獻，會計記錄由 Wanda 負責，最重要的還有師母老師Sharon Zhao，以愛、團結與社群的精神引領活動，與趙大師的信息功願景保持一致。

2025 年的野餐烤肉是一個充滿喜悅、順暢且溫馨的一天 —— 真正展現了連結、傳承與社群精神的慶典。