As a way to carry forward the traditional virtue of respecting the elders, giving back to the community as well as enhancing social responsibility, the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (FHTM) organized “Bread for the Elders” event on March 12, 2022, as part of the celebration of M.U.S.T.’s 22nd Anniversary. It is the third time in a row for FHTM to hold such an event.
Group Photo with Elders
Under the guidance of the Culinary Art Instructor Mary Ote, FHTM students made 50 packs of bread and admin staff prepared 50 care packages filled with healthy food and daily necessities for the elders. In the afternoon, led by Dean of FHTM Professor Ben K. Goh, a group of volunteers including Program Director Wong Weng Chou, Assist Prof. Yang Chieh Yun, Assist Prof. Gao Xiongbin, students from FHTM Students’ Association, and admin staff visited the Asilo de Sao Francis Xavier Home for the Aged.
FHTM Teachers and Students Sang for the Elders
During the visit, each elder received freshly made bread and a care package. Then teachers and students performed for the elders who sang along to enliven the atmosphere. Every attendee had a great time. All the students expressed that this event is meaningful because it encourages both teachers and students to be more attentive to the disadvantaged groups in society and convey more care and love.
Group Photo
