Tutela, a church-based organisation, hosted its annual seniors handicraft exhibition on March 11.

The event brought together groups of elderly community members to display the creative work they have been preparing throughout the year.

Tutela’s handcraft exhibition is a church-supported initiative that engages elderly groups in crafting activities, providing them with a sense of purpose and community contribution while also raising funds for charity donations.

The exhibition takes place under the church’s umbrella and is hosted at the church venue every year in March.

Participants contribute a small entry fee for their crafts, while visitors are invited to attend and support the event through voluntary donations.

Funds raised during the exhibition are used to support the programme and other community initiatives. Part of the money is also used to invite entertainers, such as singers, to perform for the seniors during the event.

Tutela works closely with groups of senior citizens who meet regularly every month. These gatherings provide opportunities for the elderly to socialise, participate in activities, and receive support through talks, games and community interaction.

As part of the programme, the seniors also work on various handicraft projects such as crochet, knitting, sewing and other handmade items. They are given a list of items to create during the year and prepare them for the annual exhibition.

During the exhibition, the handmade items are displayed and judged by selected judges. Certificates and prizes are awarded to participants to recognize their hard work and creativity. The aim is to show that senior citizens are still capable, talented and valuable members of society.

“The purpose of the exhibition is to encourage our seniors to stay active and to show them that they still have something valuable to contribute,” said the chairperson, Heila Heydenrych.

This year, six groups donated handmade items to children’s homes, as part of their effort to support vulnerable members of the community. The other group brought 390 items.

Through initiatives like this, Tutela ensures that seniors remain active, appreciated and connected while also giving back to those in need.