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‘ I witnessed a heartwarming and touching transformation: from initial silence, avoidance, and distrust, to gradually letting down his guard under your gentle, non-forceful guidance. You truly saw him—you understood his rhythm rather than rushing to change him. In the end, he was able to play and laugh with you so freely, showing a rare and genuine smile… You truly saw him—not as someone to fix, but someone to meet where he is. ’

— From a grateful mother of a child with autism and depression

‘ At curtain call, children burst onto the stage—some tugging younger ones by the hand, some darting forward, others stumbling with care. Their footsteps thundered like spring breaking through the earth. I sat in the front row, utterly unprepared for the tears that came. What I witnessed wasn’t just theatre—it was life, raw and blooming. ’

— Mogu’s mom

‘ I didn’t expect much from a free show—but I left in tears. A mother, joyful and gentle, embraced her child on stage. I rarely see happy mothers. As someone afraid of becoming one, I suddenly understood what it means to see the world—and see myself in it…In a dark theatre, a young man with cerebral palsy searched for the light on stage. One by one, audience members turned on their phone flashlights to guide him. It felt like a moment outside the algorithm and the noise—a space where real people, of all ages, simply were. ’

— Ning Ning, audience member

‘ At first, I wanted so badly to express myself freely like others in the workshop, but I kept worrying—Am I too much? Am I doing it wrong? Even though Xi kept encouraging us, I couldn’t fully let go…Later, when we spoke one-on-one, I nearly burst into tears. I didn’t know why at the time, but on the way home, it hit me: it was because I finally felt seen. For so long, I’ve hidden my feelings, convinced they didn’t matter…This experience became a small but brave step for me. I may not have spoken to many people, but I saw each person’s uniqueness—and I realized: I’m interesting too. ’

— Participant in Passing Through

‘ My child, Xia Tian, is usually shy and sensitive. But that day, he was so natural, so joyful on stage. I believe it was thanks to the way the team allowed, affirmed, and gently guided the children—creating a space where kids of all ages could play and perform together in harmony. ’

— Xia Tian’s mum

‘ From the very first conversation, I felt gently welcomed and truly seen. The creation began right there…During the performance, something quietly shifted. As I untangled the fishing net wrapped around my body, I realized—it wasn’t just a prop. Maybe the things that bind me in life aren’t as impossible to escape as I always thought. ’

— Participant in Passing Through