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Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival at Yuan Tong Temple: Preserving Chinese Culture

Yuan Tong Temple hosted a vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival gathering on September 24th. photo/The Life News Agency

The Life News Agency
September 26, 2023

On September 24th, at 4 PM, Yuan Tong Temple in Davao, Philippines, hosted a vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival gathering that brought together over 300 people. This event not only celebrated the traditional Chinese festival but also allowed attendees to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Chinese culture and the sanctity of religion.

Students brought the Mid-Autumn Festival story to life. photo/The Life News Agency

The festivities commenced with a captivating storytelling session, where elder Gil eloquently recounted the history of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the origins of mooncakes, and the legendary figures like Chang'e. Through these tales, participants gained a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of this holiday and ignited a genuine enthusiasm for it.

Elder Gil eloquently recounted the history of the Mid-Autumn Festival. photo/The Life News Agency

Following this, a grand lantern parade unfolded as Ven. Zhirong led everyone, holding colorful lanterns aloft, in a procession around Yuan Tong Temple. The parade culminated in a prayer ceremony, adding a spiritual dimension to the celebration and infusing the atmosphere with a profound sense of festivity.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is not only a cultural celebration but also a time to savor delectable mooncakes. Attendees had the opportunity to taste a variety of mooncake flavors, satisfying their palates and fostering a sense of camaraderie among participants.

Yuan Tong Temple organized the lantern painting activity. photo/The Life News Agency

Wong Chiong Lan, the supervisor of the International Buddhist Light Association (IBLA) Philippines Davao Chapter, extended a warm welcome to all attendees. She expressed her delight in seeing many new faces joining the event. Yuan Tong Temple has always been committed to the values of humanity, offering a diverse array of activities that help people gain deeper insights into Buddhist culture.

Under the guidance of Rutha, the head of the Sunday School department, students from the school's singing, dancing, and drama classes brought the Mid-Autumn Festival story to life, allowing attendees to gain a deeper appreciation of the significance of this traditional holiday. This performance not only sparked cultural interest but also filled the air with laughter and applause.

Students performed the story of "Chang'e flies to the moon." photo/The Life News Agency

Following the performance, the festivities moved to the first-floor dining hall, where a series of engaging activities took place, including raffle draws and a vegetarian food sale, catering to those interested in meatless cuisine.

A special highlight of the day was the birthday celebration of one of the performers, Marjorie Ann. The resident monk surprised her with a birthday tribute, bringing tears of joy to Marjorie's eyes. Her parents expressed their gratitude for the thoughtful gesture.

The birthday celebration of one of the performers, Marjorie Ann. photo/The Life News Agency

The entire Mid-Autumn Festival gathering was imbued with warmth, joy, and a sense of unity. It served as a reminder that, regardless of one's background or religious beliefs, people can come together to celebrate this special holiday and appreciate the cultural tapestry it represents.

菲律賓描戈律圓通寺中秋聯誼活動,9月24日下午4正式拉開帷幕,300多人聚集,共同慶祝傳統的華人節日,感受到文化的魅力和宗教的神聖。

活動開始是一則引人入勝的中秋故事,長者Gil娓娓道來中秋節的歷史、月餅的由來以及嫦娥等傳奇人物的故事,參與者從中更深刻地理解中秋節的文化意義,也燃起對這個節日的熱情。

一場盛大的燈籠遊行隨之展開,知榮法師帶領所有參與者,提著五光十色的燈籠,繞行圓通寺後舉行祈福法會。這一畫面不僅令人印象深刻,還增添了濃厚的節日氛圍。

中秋節是文化和宗教的慶典,美味的月餅是應時美食,參與者們在活動期間,有機會品嘗各種口味的月餅,不僅滿足了味蕾,還拉近了人與人之間的距離。

國際佛光會菲律賓協會描戈律分會督導王瓊蘭,在活動中發表熱情洋溢的歡迎詞,表示非常高興地看到許多新朋友的加入。圓通寺一直以來都秉持著人要的理念,提供各種系列活動,使人們能夠更深入地了解佛教文化。

社教班主任Rutha帶領社教班歌唱、舞蹈及戲劇班師生,生動地演繹中秋節的故事,讓參與者更加深入地了解這一傳統節日的含義。這場表演不僅啟發大家的文化興趣,還帶來歡笑和掌聲。

表演後,轉移一樓齋堂,進行一系列精彩的互動節目,包括抽獎、素食義賣,為素食感興趣的人士提供品味美食的機會。

當天正好是一位表演者Marjorie Ann的生日,常住特別插播生日慶祝,為壽星送上最真摯的祝福和祝願。Marjorie感動到哭起來,其父母親很感謝常住這樣的安排。

整個中秋聯誼活動充滿了溫馨、歡樂和共融的氛圍,體悟不管人們來自何處,信仰什麼宗教,都能共同慶祝這個特殊的節日。

02 10 2023

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