Chi Linh Pagoda organizes charity music night to raise funds to help the poor
(Baonghean.vn) - On the night of January 19, Chi Linh Pagoda coordinated with the People's Committee of Xuan Thanh Commune, Yen Thanh District to organize a charity music night "Spring of Love" to raise funds to help the family of Mr. Ngo Van Binh - a household with especially difficult circumstances in the area.
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| A large number of people attended the charity music night. Photo: Huy Thu |
The family of Mr. Ngo Van Binh (born in 1962) in Hamlet 11, Xuan Thanh Commune is one of the most difficult in the commune. There are 3 men in the family who are seriously ill: Mr. Binh had a stroke and has been bedridden for 3 years; the eldest son has a degenerative brain disease and has just returned from the hospital; the second son has congenital cerebral palsy. His family is living in a dilapidated house, with extremely difficult economic conditions. Faced with this situation, Chi Linh Pagoda has organized a music night to call on everyone to join hands to help.
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| The Voice Kids champion Ha Quynh Nhu performs at the music night. Photo: Huy Thu |
The concert took place at Xuan Thanh Commune Stadium with the participation of Yen Thanh District leaders and many people inside and outside the commune. The Voice Kids 2018 champion Ha Quynh Nhu and many artists and artisans in Yen Thanh and Dien Chau districts... brought many touching performances to the concert.
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With the spirit of "love others as you love yourself", "the whole leaves cover the torn leaves", the music night had 450 groups and individuals participating in contributing to help Mr. Binh's family.
At the end of the concert, the organizers raised more than 94 million VND in cash. This amount was given to Mr. Binh’s family right on stage. In addition, a number of individuals also registered to provide other material sponsorship.
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| People join hands to help families in difficult circumstances. Photo: Huy Thu |
Venerable Thich Tue Minh, abbot of Chi Linh Pagoda, shared: With the music night "Spring of Love", the pagoda wants to call on everyone to join hands to build a solid house for Mr. Binh's family to live in. The music night was a success beyond expectations, this is a meaningful gift for Mr. Binh's family before the New Year.
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| Venerable Thich Tue Minh, abbot of Chi Linh Pagoda, and Mr. Phan Van Tuyen - Chairman of Yen Thanh District People's Committee presented gifts to Mr. Binh's family on stage. Photo: Huy Thu |
It is known that recently, Chi Linh Pagoda has called on Buddhists and benefactors to organize many meaningful charity programs, such as building charity houses, bowls of love porridge, giving scholarships, bringing electricity to villages, warm winter clothes, sponsoring schools, flood bridges... for the poor in and outside the province.
