~ Bamboo Banks can be returned ~
The St. Maarten Tzu Chi Foundation is inviting the public to its triple celebration of Mother's Day, Tzu Chi's 47th anniversary and Buddha's (Teacher's Day) at the local Tzu Chi Office at #18 L.B. Scot Road this Sunday, May 12 from 5:00pm.
This triple event is to celebrate the important role of mothers in our lives; to commemorate 47 years of Tzu Chi compassion, charity and benevolence around the world and to express and inspire appreciation and reverence for Buddha's spirit.
Tzu Chi holds this celebration annually to inspire and motivate. An enlightening, entertaining and educational programme has been put together for this auspicious occasion. Guests will learn more about Tzu Chi and its various missions as well as get a chance to voluntarily participate in a special ceremony planned for the evening.
The event will also feature the Bamboo Bank (Tzu Chi donation boxes) Return ceremony. For this ceremony, persons who have Tzu Chi donation boxes at their businesses or other locations can return their boxes and empty them. This is a special ceremony usually performed by Tzu Chi branches around the world at functions such as these.
Tzu Chi St. Maarten Commissioner Sandra Cheung is urging persons with Bamboo Banks to attend the ceremony so that they can get a chance to be part of this ceremony.
Tzu Chi's charity will also be displayed, with donations of relief items to a number of families in the community. Drinks and a healthy vegetarian snack will be offered.
The event will be held from 5:00pm to 7:15pm. Please feel free to wear something white to celebrate the good work of the foundation, the love of mothers and Buddha's reverence.
For more information please contact Sandra Cheung at Tel: 586-3019 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..