Approximately 2,000 people gathered at SJK (C) Serdang Baru 2 in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, for a Mid-Autumn Festival sale that offered students a practical entrepreneurial experience. The event attracted not only parents and grandparents but also former students and community members, fostering a spirit of joy and connection.

Organized with support from the school administration, parent-teacher association (PTA), and alumni association, the celebration included activities such as a lantern parade and lantern riddle games. Throughout the event, pupils took on various roles—from preparing merchandise and setting up stalls to greeting customers, presenting products, and completing sales. Under the guidance of teachers and parents, the children actively engaged in running their mini businesses, creating a lively and festive atmosphere filled with laughter and calls of encouragement.

Darren Yap Kiat Boon, chairman of the board of directors, emphasized that the successful organization of the event depended not only on careful planning and the dedication of teachers but also on broad community support. He highlighted that such school events were valuable not merely for celebrating the festival but for allowing students to apply their learning and demonstrate their talents in real-world contexts.

Echoing this sentiment, PTA chairman Dr. Ho Soon Min described the development of a child as a collaborative effort between family and school. He noted that parents’ active participation in school activities provided direct encouragement and support to their children.

Alumni association chairman Lim Wai Boon elaborated on the educational impact of the event, explaining that it offered students a chance to experience the entire project cycle—from conceptualising what to sell and designing stalls to collaborating with peers and engaging with customers. These simple yet comprehensive tasks provided important practical lessons beyond the usual classroom curriculum.

Headmistress Ng Yoke Khuan underscored the need for education to extend beyond textbook skills, stating that students must also develop effective communication abilities and gain confidence to complete tasks independently. She observed that during the festival, students displayed heightened seriousness, engagement, and initiative, revealing facets of their personalities not typically seen in classroom settings.

Ng expressed hope that through varied, real-life learning activities, students would be encouraged to explore new experiences, cultivate a love for learning, accept responsibility, and better understand their own potential. The Mid-Autumn Festival sale thus served not only as a cultural celebration but also as a platform for holistic student development.