The world of Tzu Chi October 2020 (Vol.127)

2020 • 10 08 1505 Mozambique became a Portuguese colony. 1975 Mozambique won independence from Portugal; the People’s Republic of Mozambique, a socialist state, was established. 1976 Civil war began as RENAMO opposed ruling FRELIMO’s attempts to establish a socialist one-party state. 1990 Renamed to Republic of Mozambique; put an end to socialism. 1992 Civil war ended; adopted the multi-party democracy system. 2012 Denise Tsai and her husband, Dino Foi, came in touch with Tzu Chi and subsequently guided over 3,000 local people to become volunteers. 2013.05 The first Buddha Bathing Ceremony was held and attended by 85 representatives from different religions and volunteers. eature Mozambique and Tzu Chi Mozambique was formerly called Portuguese East Africa. Beira city in Mozambique was the farthest place of Zheng He’s voyage.