Tumo students took on the role of staff during a unique holiday celebration at the center. Led by members of the Waraq art collective, students participated in a large-scale game where they adopted the character of everyone from security guards to workshop leaders to Director Marie Lou Papazian.

Groups of students streamed in and around the center's administrative offices wearing lifelike masks of Tumo employees and completing a series of fun tasks and challenges. They put up decorations, created playlists, made Christmas postcards, and prepared snacks in the cafeteria, among other activities. Each team was joined by its corresponding staff member who guided and motivated them during the course of the game.

The festivities carried on after the game with a New Year's party. Participants danced freely and took turns showing off their moves in spontaneous circles and conga lines. Tmba-Ta members were also on hand for a special jam session near the Tumo bleachers.