The traditional minor New Year in China is the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month annually, namely Feb. 4 this year. China Songshan Shaolin Temple hosted the global Shaolin charity commendation internet conference this day to award organizations or individuals with special contributions in epidemic prevention and control since the COVID-19 broke out in 2020. Totaling more than 20 Shaolin cultural centers and disciples globally are awarded by Henan Charity and China Songshan Shaolin Temple.

So far, Shaolin Temple and overseas Shaolin cultural centers have been aligned jointly donating over 1,950,000 yuan of materials and cash. In the mean time, Shaolin Temple hosted dharma assemblies many times to worship and make a respect and chant sutra for the public, guiding people with a special method of Buddhism to fight again the epidemic.