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Hsi Lai Girl Scouts Creatively Celebrate World Thinking Day by Showcasing Japan

Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple
March 20, 2024

Girl Scouts united together to embrace perspectives different from their own, to learn and experience various cultures, and to gather new insights to help create a world filled with peace and harmony. On March 2, 2024, the Buddha's Light Hsi Lai Girl Scouts joined approximately 170 members from seven neighboring Girl Scout troops at the St. Mark's Lutheran School in Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles, USA, to celebrate World Thinking Day.  The day promoted thinking BIG—what are small things one can do that could make a big impact on the world—and supported the theme for 2024: “Our World, Our Thriving Future: The Environment and Global Poverty.” Buddha's Light Hsi Lai Girl Scouts chose Japan as their exploration country this year, delving into Japanese history, geography, culture, customs, flag, attire, cuisine, and dances. Sixteen girls adorned themselves in traditional Japanese yukata (a lightweight kimono), reflecting Japanese tradition's elegance.

World Thinking Day, observed annually on February 22nd, has been celebrated by Girl Scout troops from 150 countries and regions worldwide since 1926—nearly 10 million Girl Scouts commemorate the day globally. This year, Buddha’s Light Hsi Lai Girl Scouts handcrafted 170 beautiful Japanese origami cherry blossoms to symbolize their goodwill and elegant integration of Japanese traditional culture, which seemed to receive accolades from everyone. They, along with all the other Girl Scout Troops, exhibited a friendly and enthusiastic demeanor, fully embodying the essence of their represented countries.

The Girl Scouts meticulously created vibrant decorations, posters, costumes, performances, and food, representing the unique flair of seven countries—Greece, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea, Fiji, Ireland, and England.

Meaningful group performances were presented with culturally distinctive dances from their respective countries, each earning enthusiastic applause and the delighted audience's approval. Girl Scouts collected their travel passports to visit each "country" booth and received a stamp confirming their "visit" and signifying their new understanding and appreciation of the differing cultures. Participants also immersed themselves into each culture by tasting various traditional foods, such as English afternoon tea, muffins, and gingerbread cookies; Irish Dublin cream scones; Fijian tropical fruit cups; Korean dumplings; chocolate pies; and Greek hummus dips. By exchanging gifts-of-appreciation with one another, they took home special mementos—bracelets, wristbands, masks, and other treasures.

Annie Yang, attending the event for the first time, expressed her fascination with Japanese attire and dressing techniques. Molly Huang, with multiple event experiences, emphasized the happiness she feels when providing newer Girl Scouts with more practical opportunities and collaboratively completing activities after numerous communications. The World Thinking Day event not only allowed participants to experience joy but encouraged them to contemplate upon those still facing challenges and hardships, urging every Girl Scout to take action, utilizing their influence and creativity to make the world a better place.

佛光西來女童軍於3月2日在美國洛杉機哈仙達崗聖馬可路德學校,與7個鄰近女童軍團約170人一起慶祝「世界懷念日(World Thinking Day)」。西來女童軍今年選擇日本做為她們探討的國家,研究和學習有關日本的歷史、地理、文化、人情、國旗、服裝、美食等,16位女孩身著日式浴衣,展現優美典雅的日本傳統風情。

每年2月22日為世界懷念日,全世界約150個國家地區的女童軍都會舉行慶祝活動。世界懷念日起源自1926年,從此全世界各地將近1000萬女童子軍都在當日慶祝世界懷念日。世界懷念日2022年至2024年的三年主題為「我們的世界,我們的未來」。

當天,其他女童軍團分別代表了7個不同國家,包括法希臘、巴西、墨西哥、南韓、斐濟、愛爾蘭和英格蘭等。每個團體非常用心準備,從攤位的裝飾,海報到服裝等都體現出女童軍們對懷念日主題的思考和實踐。

活動在團體表演中拉開序幕,女童軍們分別帶來各國文化特色的舞蹈表演,贏得在場觀眾的熱烈掌聲鼓勵。隨後,女童軍們開始領取旅行護照,參觀每個「國家」攤位,在每一站蓋章,象徵她們對該國的「訪問」,藉此來了解不同國家的文化。活動中還有機會品嘗不同國家的傳統食物,如英格蘭早茶、瑪芬和薑餅乾、愛爾蘭的都柏林奶油酥餅、斐濟的熱帶水果杯,南韓的煎餃、巧克力派和希臘鷹嘴豆泥蘸醬等食物,以及交換禮物如手環,手鏈,面具等小禮品。

西來女童軍精心製作170個日式折紙櫻花,將女童軍的美好意願及日式傳統文化靈巧的融合體現,受到大家肯定。女童軍們態度友好、熱情,充分展示了代表國家的風貌。

活動結束後,女童軍們也積極發表各自的感受。第一次參加活動的Annie Yang對活動感到非常新奇,從中學到日本服飾的魅力和著裝技巧。有多次活動經驗的Molly Huang則注重讓新進的女童軍們有更多的實踐機會,經過多次溝通後共同完成活動。世界靜思日活動讓女童軍們在感受美好體驗的同時,也讓自己去思考其他仍處於困境中的人們,勉勵每位女童軍採取行動力,以影響力和創造力讓世界變得更美好。

01 04 2024

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