Project Compassion '08

Project Compassion 08 is launched!!! This time we are heading to a Handicapped and Mentally Disabled home at Saleng (Johor Bahru).

As you might have known, we had to limit participation to 45 people due to logistical issues. To our delight, we received overwhelming responses but there were only 30 places reserved for the youth.

We will be visiting the 'Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Children Association Center' on 14th December 2008. We are planning an exciting line-up of activities. There will be clown and magic show, face-painting, instant photo-taking, origami sessions and of course Christmas Carol by our youth team. We will be decorating the whole place and donating a Christmas tree. We will prepare goodie bags and indeed we have received special request from them which we will try our best to accommodate.

For those of you who will not be traveling with us on that day, you can still play your part. You can make a donation of any amount, $5 or $10 or $20. Currently, we are planning the 'goodies' that we will be putting and what we are going to have inside will be determined by the financial resources that we have.

Would you donate to help us fulfill the wishes of the children?

The budget for the whole event is going to be around $2000-$3000. Just to share with everyone on how the money is going to be distributed. Christmas tree and decoration materials will easily come to $150-$200. Goodie bags budgeted at $4-$5 and we are preparing 200 of them. Meal for 250 people budgeted at $600. Transport will cost $500. And many more...

Your small contribution will go a long way. Show your support for our 45-strong contingent and your contribution will be an appreciation and provide a moral support to our brave young boys and girls. If you would like to donate (any amount), please drop an email to Kevin or look for Kama (YiJia) when you drop by at Xing Guang FT.

Xing Guang 30th Anniversary Celebration - The Day in Pictures

Go Chen Xi Go...

Yoooo guys...

Thank God It's Friday (TGIF)... hahhaa... in fact we should be thankful everyday, not just Friday.

Anyway, in case some of you guys are not yet aware, Chen Xi team will be tag-teaming with the Batam team for the next major INLA Festivals in 2009. This time round, you guys will have the chance to travel all the way to BEIJING. Remember all the buzz and the dazzle from the recent Olympics?

So for those of you who are physically fit and have the PASSION for dancing, this is your MOMENT!!! To yourself, you will benefit from the physical and rigorous tuning of your body. Most importantly, you guys will have the chance to be Maitreya ambassador, showcasing what a Maitreya youth is like. One that exhibits youthfulness, hope and desire to bring joy to others.

Dr George (President of VSS), has this to comment about the recent dance performance:

"We live in a meat-eating world, with meat consumption on the rise. Indeed, at most events I attend, whether they be wedding dinners, graduations, or events for my professional work, I'm surrounded by non-vegetarian food. Thus, it's always a pleasure to attend an event with exclusively vegetarian food, especially when the food is so tasty and varied. I was especially impressed by the large quantities of salad and fresh fruit.

Also, at most events I attend, the programme consists solely of speakers with the occasional video. Thus, it was such a pleasure to see the live dance performances by the young people from Batam and Singapore. The performances electrified the audience and thoroughly proved to any doubters that vegetarians can be full of energy. The enriching themes are the dances were especially inspiring. My only regret is that I missed the other live performances because I had to rush off to attend a Vegetarian Society (Singapore) meeting."

Be bold! Respond to your inner calling and take part in the audition! Here is the details:

Date/time : Sat, 01 Nov 08/ 5.30-8-00pm
Venue : HomeTeamNS-JOM @ Balestier
31 Ah Hood Road
Singapore 329979

Go Chen Xi Go... Make XG proud... Make Singapore Tao proud...