Shaolin in Hong Kong
May 05, 03 in Shaolin Temple News

The Songshan Shaolin Temple abbot (Fang Zhang) Shi Yong Xin lead personally a Shaolin Monk Team in Hong Kong. Six performances holds from 7th to 10th of May in the Wanzai Elizabeth stadium, free of charge; estimate the participant surpassed above 20000 people. This is the greatest ever sport activity in Hong Kong for the last century.

The epidemic situation of SARS influenced Hong Kong didn't stop Abbot Shi Yong Xin and the Shaolin Monks to go in Hong Kong.

Strengthened the courage of the people of Hong Kong?

Health and confidence. The Shaolin Temple 1500 cultural treasure essence greatly unfolded. The Shaolin Wu Gong special performance before the opening ceremony in the newlly built Wanzai hall was something unique.

Civil administration affairs office Bureau Chief Mr. He Zhi Ping; Hong Kong martial arts association Mr. Huo Zhen Huan; the Mt. Songshan Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yong Xin? The Hong Kong Life and Culture promotion association president Mr. Zhuang

Shiping hold the opening ceremony of the event. Mr. Zhuang Shiping thank the abbot of Shaolin Temple and the Shaolin Monks.

Civil administration affairs office Bureau Chief Mr. He Zhi Ping said: This demonstration is very important for all the people of Hong Kong. It will help us all to understand the Shaolin Spirit and culture.

The Shaolin Temple abbot said: We at Shaolin Temple hope that everybody sharing the 1500 years of history of the Shaolin Temple culture. After that he gave a precious sword as a gift to Mr. He Zhi Ping with wishes that Hong Kong will be healthy and prosperous again.

The Shaolin Fighting monks gives a great performance in an audience which includes the government officials; Industry and commerce representatives; Cultural organizations; Schools; Personalities and common people.