The world of Tzu Chi June 2025 (Vol.154)

TZU CHI 154 23 The day featured the distribution of festive gift packs, a hearty vegetarian reception, and thoughtfully curated programmes, including a music performance, video presentations, a testimony of love, a sign language rendition, and health advocacy. A joyful opening The lively rhythms of “Selamat Hari Raya” and “Suasana Hari Raya”, performed by a youth band made up of Tzu Chi International School Kuala Lumpur (TCISKL) students and volunteers’ children, opened the event with vibrant energy. Among the performers was Lam Jiann Herng, who dazzled the audience with his self-taught saxophone. It was his first participation in a Tzu Chi event. “This feels like a big family where you feel safe and welcome,” he shared. Volunteer Koh Yean Ping introduced Tzu Chi’s missions and shared how volunteers responded swiftly to the recent floods in Sarawak – they conducted home visits and registered affected households, and two weeks later, distributed emergency relief funds to support recovery efforts. She also spoke of the “Bamboo Bank Era”, encouraging everyone to save daily and pool their love to help the needy. Dr. Zazali, a volunteer from the Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA), highlighted the benefits of vegetarianism from medical, environmental, and religious perspectives. He skilfully linked his message to Islamic teachings: “Food should not only be halal but also wholesome. We should practise moderation, and avoid both waste and overeating.” A mother’s silent strength The most poignant moment came from Inna Khan, a single mother and refugee from Myanmar. Her story was one of heartache and quiet resilience. After her husband was fatally Watch the video