The Ceremony Showing Gratitude in the retreat "Sowing seeds lotus" at Dong Cao Pagoda.

On June 22nd, 2019 (lunar May 20th, the year of the Pig), Dong Cao Pagoda celebrated the Gratitude Showing Ceremony in the retreat "Sowing seeds lotus" for the children.

In the morning, all attendees were listened the theme “Environmental Protection” which was shared by teacher Ms. Mai Thi Trong. With the usual simple things and fun puzzles, the teacher helped them realize what the environment is, why we must protect our environment.

On the evening of the same day, the children attended the Gratitude Ceremony to their parents with meaningful programs, such as, offering tea to venerable monks, offering milk to their parents, as well as, massaging, giving flowers, hugging parents, etc,. initially helping participants understand the gratitude to their parents and take practical and respectful actions. The ceremony was very emotional in the mass. There were a current of tears somewhere from parents and students.

At the end of the ceremony, there was a program to party together. The Gratitude Ceremony closed in a quiet region, loving time in warmth between parents and children.

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