[Vancouver,Canada]——On February 17, 2025, the Xing Wu Zen Temple in Canada ushered in the milestone “The 10th Zen Heart Respect the Elderly Longevity Banquet”.
The original intention of the Xing Wu Zen Temple in Canada has remained unchanged for ten years and it promotes the culture of filial piety.
This charity event for respecting the elderly, initiated by Master Shi Xing Wu and held for ten consecutive years, not only brought together more than 200 elders and elites from all walks of life, but also witnessed the inheritance of filial piety culture over the years.
The master prays for the elderly guests
Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie delivered a speech
Richmond City Councillor Chak Au delivers a speech
Chu Yuanzheng, Chairman of the Canadian Alliance of Chinese Associations delivered a speech
Jack Chen, Membership Director of Xing Wu Zen Temple
Steven Cao, CEO of Aspects Financial
Anna Huang, Vice President of Star Ring Group
Speech by the elderly representative:
Eric Sezto, Vancouver senior singing club association
Liu Jian Ping, Senior Chinese Society of Surrey
David Tong, Vancouver Senior Chinese Society
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the 10th Anniversary
Over the past ten years, Canada Xing Wu Temple has always adhered to the original intention of “respecting the elderly, honoring the virtuous, and promoting filial piety”. Every year, it carefully prepares and invites the elderly to enjoy a free lunch, and gives each elderly guest a blessing bag and longevity noodles, which symbolize health and longevity. Elders over 90 years old were given the Chinese character “Shou” written by Master Shi Xing Wu, and elders over 80 years old were given the Chinese character “Fu” as a token of respect and blessing.
The mayor personally puts a blessing belt on the elderly over 90 years old)
The master puts blessing belts on the elders and guests and sends them blessings of “fu” and “Shou”
Vancouver Drama Troupe teacher Han Aitong led the young hosts and the English host Michael
This year’s tenth anniversary celebration coincides with Canada’s Family Day. The organizers specially invited Mayor Malcolm Brodie and his wife, City Councillor Chak Au, community leaders and social elites to gather together to witness this milestone moment. What was even more eye-catching was that a 102-year-old centenarian and several elders in their 90s came to the scene to celebrate with everyone, adding more meaning and good wishes to the entire event.
Richmond City Councillor Chak Au
Master Xing Wu personally put on a blessing belt for the 102-year-old lady, and gave her a longevity character, a blessing bag and a red envelope.
Master Shi Xing Wu accepts calligraphy and paintings presented by painters Bi Gong, Wu Rongtian and Chen Lijing
The Master accepted the congratulatory letter from the Vancouver Hunan Gongs and Drums Group
The Master accepts donations from donors
In order to let the elders enjoy themselves, the event also arranged a variety of entertainment performances, including lion dancing, face changing, martial arts, traditional Chinese dance, etc. The wonderful programs won rounds of applause.
Lion Dance by Master Shi Xing Wu Shaolin Zen Wu Cultural Center
Face-changing performance
Martial arts – 7 star fist
Master Shi XingWu performs the Five Forms Fists
Martial Arts Performance by Shi Xing Wu Shaolin Zen Wu culture Center
Zhang Haiyan Dance Group “Dancing in Tibet”
Deyi Dance Academy “Taegae”
Happy Cloud Dance Troupe “Dream of the Han and Tang Dynasty Drumming Terracotta Warriors”
“Night in Ulaanbaatar” by Surrey Rainbow Dance Group
Zhang Haiyan dance group “Harmonious China”
Deyi Dance Academy “Happy New Year”
After the wonderful performance, the organizer prepared a raffle for 22 generous gifts and 30 cash red envelopes, allowing the elderly present to receive surprises in a joyful atmosphere.
The special prize was a 24k gold fortune mouse provided by the gold shop, valued at $1,680, and was won by a 95-year-old man. The atmosphere at the scene was very warm and joyful, and both the guests and hosts were very happy.
Master Xing Wu said in an interview with the media: “For the past ten years, we have always adhered to our original intention. We hope that through the Zen Heart Respect for the Elderly Longevity Banquet, the Chinese filial piety culture can be passed on overseas, more young new generations can join in and continue the inheritance, and more elders can feel the care of the society and the compassion of Buddhism. In the future, we will continue to hold such activities and contribute to the harmonious development of the community.”
Looking back over the past ten years, the Zen-hearted Respect for the Elderly Longevity Banquet has not only become a tradition in the Chinese community in Canada, but also carries the filial piety and kindness of generations. This is not only a charity banquet, but also a continuation of a culture. The culture of filial piety of respecting the elderly and honoring the virtuous is widely spread and promoted overseas. Looking into the future, Canada Xing Wu Zen Temple will continue to practice respecting the elderly with a compassionate heart, so that this warmth can continue to be passed on. See you next year!
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