As the world moves ever faster, do we still remember how to feel joy?

In lives filled with efficiency and goals, "play" has somehow become something that needs to be scheduled. Childhood, by contrast, was the opposite — laughter without reason, wholehearted immersion without expectation, an entire afternoon devoted to nothing more than a single game.

This summer, we want children to play freely and wholeheartedly, and we also invite adults to join in, bringing back that long-lost feeling — and we sincerely invite you, as a sponsor or stall partner, to take part in creating this shared joy together.

No Age For Joy — Everyone, Take Your Place

On Saturday, 30 May, from 13:00 to 17:00, the annual highlight of Wellington College Education (China) – Hangzhou — the Summer Carnival · Sea Turtle Music Festival — will once again take place as promised.

In 2026, under the theme "No Age For Joy", we invite everyone who joins us — children, parents, and even busy city dwellers in need of a pause — to set aside roles and labels, and return to their most authentic selves.

This is more than an event; it is a reimagining of what joy can be.

A Shared Journey Back to Childhood

As one of Wellington's signature annual celebrations, the Summer Carnival will feature a wide array of stalls, creating an immersive space full of life and imagination. From international cuisine to handcrafted goods, from interactive games to family-friendly experiences, from outdoor challenges to live music performances, every corner invites visitors to pause, explore, and take part.

We believe that truly meaningful events are not merely observed, but experienced, remembered, and even recalled years later. The significance of this day lies not in its scale, but in the moments it creates — moments in which each individual rediscovers a sense of ease and joy long forgotten. 

Here, there are no expectations of success, only reasons to enjoy.

For brands, this is far more than a simple opportunity for visibility. Each year, the Summer Carnival · Sea Turtle Music Festival attracts thousands of pupils, parents, and members of the international community, forming a vibrant and influential educational network. In such an open, authentic, and emotionally engaging environment, brands are not simply "seen", but truly understood and remembered through meaningful interaction and experience.

Rather than a showcase, this is an opportunity to build genuine connections — to allow your brand to integrate naturally into real-life moments, and to become part of lasting, joyful memories.

We are now officially opening applications for sponsors and stallholders. We warmly welcome brands and organisations offering food and non-alcoholic beverages, interactive games, educational services, books, handicrafts, sports-related activities, and more. If your vision aligns with an international community and an educational setting, this will be an ideal platform for meaningful engagement.

If you wish for your brand to be seen and felt within a space defined by warmth, quality, and genuine human interaction, we sincerely invite you to join us. 

Please scan the QR code below to complete and submit the sponsor application form. Our team will be in touch to discuss further details following your submission.

This summer, let us create not just an event, but a shared memory of joy. When adults and children stand at the same starting point — learning once again how to play, to laugh, and to fully engage — perhaps that is when we truly rediscover childhood.

We look forward to welcoming you on 30 May.