Publish Date:2024-11-06
On Nov 2, 2024, the opening ceremony of the “First Hong Kong Shaolin Kungfu Exhibition” was held in Hong Kong. The event was held by the Hong Kong Shaolin Cultural Center, aiming to demonstrate Chinese Shaolin Chan Wu culture and celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Founding of China and the 27th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong.
The guest gives his speech
Master Yanhui gives his speech
Master Yanhui leads the delegation many times for a pilgrimage to Shaolin Temple
Present guests included: Mr. He Zuxing, vice chair of the World Chinese Union General, master Yanhui, head of the Hong Kong Shaolin Cultural Center, Ms Tang Jielian, founder of the George A Spence Foundation, master Fayong, abbot of the Wat Dhammakaya (Hong Kong), Venerable Sumittha, abbot of the Buddhist Center of Sri Lanka (Hong Kong) and others. There were no empty seats on the site of the opening ceremony.
Some exhibited pictures
Exhibits of Buddhism art
The scene of activities
The present guests take a group photo
It was said the exhibition would last from Nov 2 to 6, attracting masters and guests from many countries and areas including Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Uganda, Turkey, Malaysia, Vietnam as well as Hong Kong (China) to visit. (Edited by Zou Xiang and pictures from the Hong Kong Shaolin Cultural Center)
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