Going Green while Celebrating Mooncake Festival
Written by Chin Yun Yin, Kota Kinabalu / Translated by Tan Heang Shin
![Students happily followed the volunteers for a lantern procession. [Photograph by Chong Pik Fong]](/images/stories/jy/2016/JY_KK20160910_zbf01_002.jpg "Students happily followed the volunteers for a lantern procession. [Photograph by Chong Pik Fong]")
It was a special day for Tzu Chi Kota Kinabalu on September 10, 2016, as the Education Group had specially organized a fellowship-cum-charity event to celebrate the mid-autumn festival.
Parent-child Learn and Grow Together through Training Camp
Written by Lim Eng Niew & Chin Suk Ling, Kuching / Translated by Tan Heang Shin
![During the 3D2N camp, parent-child bonding activities were carried out to improve the parent-child interaction. [Photograph by Ng Hsiung Hsiung]](/images/stories/jy/2016/JY_KU20160910_hxx03_123.jpg "During the 3D2N camp, parent-child bonding activities were carried out to improve the parent-child interaction. [Photograph by Ng Hsiung Hsiung]")
Is it sufficient to just provide material comforts for your children? Through the camp, Li Jing Mei managed to break free from the emotional shackles which had haunted her for years.
A Green Mid-autumn Festive Celebration
Written by Lim Hui Chu, Melaka / Translated by Tan Heang Shin
![A child proudly presented his self-made lanterns using recyclables. [Photograph by Hong Geok Hui]](/images/stories/jy/2016/20160909_HGH01_2_241.jpg "A child proudly presented his self-made lanterns using recyclables. [Photograph by Hong Geok Hui]")
On September 9, 2016, Melaka Da Ai Kindergarten held an early mid-autumn festive celebration, inviting all parents to join in the occasion. Apart from the usual customs, such as, moon sighting, mooncake tasting and lantern procession, a sketch on the “Legend of Moon Goddess” was also staged besides some parent-child interaction games. It was a memorable night indeed for the 400 attendees.
Parents and Children Cherished the Good Times on Sports Day
Written by Tzu Chi Documenting Team, KL & Selangor / Translated by Tan Heang Shin
![The inaugural Sports Day, organized by Tzu Chi Kepong Da Ai Kindergarten at Taman Rimba Kiara, had enabled parents and children to spend quality time together. [Photograph by Ong Siew Geok]](/images/stories/jy/2016/JY_KL20160904_wxy01_134.jpg "The inaugural Sports Day, organized by Tzu Chi Kepong Da Ai Kindergarten at Taman Rimba Kiara, had enabled parents and children to spend quality time together. [Photograph by Ong Siew Geok]")
It is a blessing to be able to watch our children grow. During the inaugural Sports Day organized by Tzu Chi Kepong Da Ai Kindergarten, parents and children improved their bonding while spending quality time together.
Creating Ripples of Love through a Fundraising Vegetarian Banquet
Written by Kang Miew Tiang, Muar / Translated by Tan Heang Shin
![On August 29, 2016, Koo Soo Tiong (2nd right) invited Tzu Chi volunteers over to the Hungry Ghost festival held at his car workshop to promote fundraising for Muar Tzu-Chi Jing Si Hall through sale of mooncakes. [Photograph by Lim Mei Fu]](/images/stories/jy/2016/20160829_LMH01_1_011.jpg "On August 29, 2016, Koo Soo Tiong (2nd right) invited Tzu Chi volunteers over to the Hungry Ghost festival held at his car workshop to promote fundraising for Muar Tzu-Chi Jing Si Hall through sale of mooncakes. [Photograph by Lim Mei Fu]")
Since 2015 Tzu Chi Muar has been running various programmes to raise funds for the building of Muar Tzu-Chi Jing Si Hall. Despite their busy schedule, many entrepreneurs, have contributed generously. They wish to give back to the community and hope for an early completion of the project to enable more hearts to be purified.
Great Love in the Mooncakes
Written by Lo Ai Lian, Keah Hwei Har & Julie Yen Yu Chu, Melaka / Translated by Lee Yuk Suat
![The production of 29,700 mooncakes in nine days had given the international school fundraising project a big boost, representing the love of each and every contributor. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]](/images/stories/jy/2016/20160823_YSL01_1_014.jpg "The production of 29,700 mooncakes in nine days had given the international school fundraising project a big boost, representing the love of each and every contributor. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]")
Tzu Chi Melaka volunteers started making mooncakes from August 18 to 26. Volunteers took time off to lend a hand every day. Despite sweating under the hot weather and working by the hot stove, everyone helped out heartily, to raise fund for the construction of the Tzu Chi International School in Melaka.
Sisters Donated Land for School Building Fund
Written by Loh Siew Chien, Melaka / Translated by Tan Heang Shin
![Ng Chee Moi (2nd right) brought along her granddaughter (1st left) and maid (in green blouse) to make buns to raise funds for Tzu Chi International School. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]](/images/stories/jy/2016/20160615_YSL01_1_018.jpg "Ng Chee Moi (2nd right) brought along her granddaughter (1st left) and maid (in green blouse) to make buns to raise funds for Tzu Chi International School. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]")
Goh Siew Koon and Ng Chee Moi, are two sisters in their 50s, who are very much involved in charitable work. They will contribute as much as they can, and have donated their properties and land for education in order to benefit more children.
A Lesson on Letting Go through Ikebana
Written by Kang Miew Tiang, Muar / Translated by Tan Heang Shin
![Tzu Chi Muar held an ikebana class on August 13, 2016, for 30 members. [Photograph by Low Chung Chin]](/images/stories/jy/2016/20160813_LCC02_1_024.jpg "Tzu Chi Muar held an ikebana class on August 13, 2016, for 30 members. [Photograph by Low Chung Chin]")
“Flower arrangement is the most beautiful thing in life,” said Soo Mei Lee. From ikebana, she learnt that kindness stems from harmony. Er Seng Seng said with a smile, “The whole process is very peaceful and I enjoy the calmness. My heart is coloured in green and everything appears beautiful in my eyes.”
A Grand Vegetarian Banquet to Kick Off the Tzu Chi International School Project
Written by Tzu Chi Documenting Team, Melaka / Translated by Chew Chiau Ping
![The kite in the hands of kindergarten’s children signified that future generation can thrive when everyone supports the cause of education. [Photograph by Tan Lian Hee]](/images/stories/jy/2016/20160806_TLH01_2_057.jpg "The kite in the hands of kindergarten’s children signified that future generation can thrive when everyone supports the cause of education. [Photograph by Tan Lian Hee]")
Tzu Chi Melaka had organized the first large-scale vegetarian banquet to promote and raise fund for their International School agenda – a project of hope. The encouraging response from avid supporters and donors for the project has given additional inspiration to the team towards fulfilling this noble mission.
Pooling Efforts in the Name of Education
Written by Low Siew Lian & Julie Yen Yu Chu, Melaka / Translated by Chan Wai Sarn
![Ang See Chim (1st right) cordially invited her comrades Chen Yu Ting (2nd right), Zhang Ai Zhen (2nd left) and Liang Ai Lian (1st left) to the vegetarian banquet. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]](/images/stories/jy/2016/20160806_YSL01_1_344.jpg "Ang See Chim (1st right) cordially invited her comrades Chen Yu Ting (2nd right), Zhang Ai Zhen (2nd left) and Liang Ai Lian (1st left) to the vegetarian banquet. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]")
How did a group of education enthusiasts get motivated to raise funds for setting up of a school? What gathered this thousand plus people and ignited their passion towards education?