Fo Guang Shan Cherry Blossom Festival

Here might be a good event to calm everyone down before a big night out or a chill out event to cure that come down the next day after all those sensory gratification the night before

2010 New Zealand North Island Fo Guang Shan Cherry Blossom Festival

The 4th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival will once again be held in Fo Guang Shan Temple this October. Come and savour the sumptuous vegetarian delicacies while sipping tea under the beautiful rows of cherry blossoms. There is definitely something for everyone with our various cultural activities too.

1.Objectives:
*To promote inner peace and beauty through all the activities
*To realize the value of self -improvement
*To enhance the understanding of Buddhism through creative methods
*To recognise, support and encourage volunteers in their contribution to society
*To embrace the tranquility and serenity of the temple and its’ surroundings
2.Sponsor: North Island New Zealand Fo Guang Shan
*Phone: 09 – 274 4880
Fax:09 – 274 4550
*Website: www.fgs.org.nz
3.Organisers:
BLIA North Island New Zealand, Fo Guang Shan North Island Young Adult Division and North Island New Zealand Fo Guang Chinese School
4.Location:North Island New Zealand Fo Guang Shan Temple

Date:16 October 2010
Time:11:00am – 14:30pm
1.Blessing Ceremony:
Light Offering Ceremony; Baby Blessing; Wishing Bell
2.Culture Activities:
Traditional Chinese toys, Beading, Chinese Calligraphy, Kite Painting
3.Asian Delicacy: Malaysian, Taiwanese and other Asian Cuisine
4. Open Day

Date:17 October 2010
Time:11:00am – 15:30pm
1.Blessing Ceremony:
Dharma Service; Buddhist Renewal of Matrimonial
Vows Ceremony; Wishing Bell
2.Culture Activities:
Master Hsing Yun’s One-stroke Calligraphy Exhibition; Liao Tian Zhao stone Teapot Exhibition; Way of Life Photography Exhibition
3.Princess and Prince Pageant
4.Cherry Blossom Tea Party

http://www.fgs.org.nz/english/content.aspx?id=4731