At the banquet, Venerable Master Shi Xing Wu offered prayers for the elders and delivered a speech, wishing them good health and longevity. Master also expressed special gratitude to the generous donors and his disciples and volunteers for their strong support. The Master stated that respecting the elderly is not only a responsibility but also a heartfelt wish; the eleven-year tradition of holding the charity banquet is precisely to promote the traditional Chinese virtue of respecting and caring for the elderly through practical actions, allowing goodwill to continue to flow in the community.
（Master Shi Xing Wu, Abbot of Xing Wu Zen Temple in Canada）
Many political, business, and community guests attended to offer their congratulation, including Richmond City Councillor Alexa Loo, a representative of Steve Kooner MLA, Jack Chen Jianguo, a director of Xing Wu Zen Temple, Christian Yuan, president of Star Ring Group, and representatives of the elderly, including Eric Szeto President of Vancouver Seniors Singing Club Association and David Tong Senior Chinese Society of Vancouver. They all expressed their high appreciation and affirmation for Xing Wu Zen Temple’s long-term commitment to community public welfare and its care for the elderly.
(City Councillor Alexa Loo)
(A representative of Steve Kooner MLA)
(Jack Chen, Director of Xing Wu Zen Temple in Canada)
（Christian Yuan, president of Star Ring Group）
（Representatives of the elderly Eric Szeto President of Vancouver Seniors Singing Club Association and David Tong Senior Chinese Society of Vancouver）
Auspicious Lion Dances: The ribbon-cutting ceremony, witnessed by students from the Canadian Shi Xing Wu Shaolin Zen Wu Cultural Center, featured a spectacular lion dance performance. Amidst the resounding drums and gongs, the leaping lions brought good fortune and celebrated the New Year.
Several guests joined the audience to receive blessings and share in the auspicious atmosphere. Following this, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held, with representatives from government, business, and the community witnessing this eleven-year-old public welfare initiative dedicated to respecting the elderly. The scene was solemn yet heartwarming.
Venerable Shi Xingwu presented certificates of appreciation to the organizations and individuals who supported and donated to the charity banquet.
Venerable Master Shi Xing Wu presented the elders with auspicious sashes and inscribed the character “寿” (longevity) on the calligraphy of those over 90 years old, and the character “福” (good fortune) on the calligraphy of those over 80. He also prepared red lucky bags and longevity noodles for each elder, symbolizing a long and blessed life. The elders beamed with smiles, and applause and blessings filled the air, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The charity banquet featured a series of wonderful cultural performances for the elderly. The martial arts performances were powerful and steady, while the traditional Chinese dances and ballets were elegant and graceful. The traditional Chinese Latin dances were innovative, and the solo performances were heartfelt and won rounds of applause.
（Chinese Dance “Spirit of Clouds and Water” – Cloud Nine Dancing Association）
(Martial arts performance by disciples of the Master Shi Xing Wu Shaolin Zen Wu Cultural Center)
(Large Broadsword Pu Dao)
(Changhong Sword）
（Kung Fu Group Fists）
（Grand Master Shi Xing Wu）
（Happy Dance Association – Ballet “Toast Song”）
（”Welcoming Spring Flowers” and “A Perfect Union” — Performed by Liang Boer）
（Chinese Dance “The Call of the Sky” – Zhang Haiyan Dance Academy）
（Farewell at the Coast — Lingyu）
（Classical dance “Dream of the Red Chamber” — Cloud Nine Dancing Association）
（Song “Love Forever” – Fu Changjun）
（Joyful Indian Dance–Cecilia& Lisa）
（Chinese-style Latin dance “ “Ode to Plum Blossoms” – Happy Dance Association）
The grand finale lucky draw featured 25 gifts from the organizers and 22 cash prizes from anonymous donors. The Lukfook Gemstone Ring sponsored by YOYO Lee and the grand prize of a pure gold “Longevity God and Goddess” sponsored by 24 Gold jewelry Store brought the atmosphere to a climax, with laughter and blessings intertwining into a joyful scene.
For eleven years, compassion has remained steadfast, with every meal offered as a form of nourishment, and every good deed and wish fulfilled as a spiritual practice.
The 11th “Zen Heart Respect for the Elderly Longevity Banquet” concluded successfully in peace and joy. It not only showcased the traditional Chinese virtues of respecting and caring for the elderly but also demonstrated the warm power of community solidarity and mutual support.
May blessings continue, and may health and well-being prevail year after year; may good thoughts flow, illuminating the world. We pray for world peace and happiness for all.
Special thanks to all the following individuals:
Bliss Charitable Foundation
FX168
24 K GOLD
Spacious Construction
Nu Stream Real Estate Corporation, Ken Cui Group
Cloud Nine Dancing
YoYo Lee
BUILDEX DECOR & SUPPLY CO. LTD.
Shaolin Zen Wu Cultural Centre
Vancouver Chinese Arts and Culture Chinese Orchestra
Zhang Haiyan Dance Academy
Happy Dance Association
Liang Boer
Linyu
Fu Changjun
Vancouver Seniors Singing Club Association
Senior Chinese Society of Vancouver
Vancouver Hunan Drum and Gong Troupe
Surrey Branch of the Canadian Chinese Seniors Association
Host : Sisi ，Didi
Sound effect playback ：Stanley 咖啡老师
Thank you for sponsoring the screen: Top1 Big Screen
Thank you to Continental seafood restaurant
Thank you to Volunteer：
冰冰，李粲，Winnie, Vivian
Thank you to the media:
FX168 Group ,Coolkop News, Phoenix Canada Program Cenrer
Thank you to Photographer：
Simon, Bailey ,George
