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Master's Trip To Hong Kong The Annual Autumn and Winter Fashion Show in Hong Kong greets Your gracious presence.  By Brother Initiate Chao-Hsien Tai, Hong Kong

In response to people's sincere requests, Master promised to make a special trip to Hong Kong to visit the exhibition of the Celestial Clothes there, and later to the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the S.M. Celestial shop in Macau. The day before Master's visit, fellow initiates fully displayed a spirit of team work when they tidied up every inch of the Meditation Center, giving it a fresh new look to happily greet Her. Excited by the news of Master's coming to Hong Kong, every fellow initiate was even more devoted in their work.

Master visits the S.M. Celestial Clothes booth and the rest of the exhibition.

Master arrived Hong Kong around 11:00 PM on January 20. She looked radiant inspite of having had a long day working and travelling. Master and disciples got together for a while when they arrived the hotel, where Master warmly asked after everyone.

The next morning, Master went to the exhibition to attend the curtain-lifting ceremony for the annual Autumn and Winter fashions exhibition. She looked even more elegant that day having dressed up and adorned with Celestial Jewelry, which caused a lot of envy and admiration. Those presented included important guests from various parts of the world as well as many prominent businessmen and high government officials. When the music stopped, a speech was given by the organizer. Then the last Governor of Hong Kong, Mr. Chris Patten, was invited to give an opening speech. Afterwards he was presented, as a memento, a big tapestry featuring a scenery of Hong Kong. At that time an amusing episode took place.

In a big event like this, it is usual to see a great number of both Chinese and foreign reporters gathering and trying their best to occupy the vantage points to photograph the VIP's. A local reporter suddenly dashed to the front of the platform and held up his camera high to take some pictures, not having any consideration for his counterparts behind him. Then a woman reporter could not hold back herself and started yelling at him in Cantonese, telling him where to go, but he paid no attention to her. The foreigners among the guests did not understand what was going on, and for some reason the security personnel did not take any action. The scene became quite disordered and embarrassing. At that moment Master suddenly spoke. She said to the governor, who was standing on the platform, " Mr. Governor, could you lift the memento up for the reporters at the back to take a picture? " The Governor looked towards the direction of the voice and found that it was an elegant and beautiful lady who came forward to save the situation, he reflexively lifted up his hand. Immediately a series of flashes went on and the reporters accomplished their jobs with a "thank you". Wherever Master goes, She is always so natural in solving problems and overcoming obstacles to make people satisfied and happy.

Then, Master was escorted to visit the booth of the S.M. Celestial Clothes and then the rest of the exhibition. That evening Master met with the fellow initiates at Mongkok Center.

Normally the group meditation held each evening at Mongkok Center receives enthusiastic responses. It was more so that evening and every seat was taken. After a string of loud applause when Master appeared, Master and disciples soon merged as one. From the joyful expression on everyone's face, one could feel the speechless excitement present. After compassionately receiving each fellow initiate, Master met with those who practiced the Convenient Method. She also played with the children they brought along. Having met Master in person, many of them expressed their wishes to receive initiation at once. Master immediately promised them that they could. Before leaving, Master personally handed out some blessed foods, and everyone was loaded with rewards as they left.

In the evening on January 22nd, Master visited the Center again. A fellow initiate couple hoped that Master could name their daughter for them. Master agreed and spontaneously gave a name with a fitting meaning. However, She repeatedly emphasized that one's name was not that important, and that any names chosen by the parents were good. That evening all the fellow initiates had a great time.

There was an incident worth mentioning. It was about one of the friends practicing the Convenient Method, who seemed to have a special affinity with Master. He works in show business and spends most of his time organizing concerts in different places, and so he needs to fly from one place to another frequently. He also arrived Hong Kong the evening Master got together with the fellow initiates, and he immediately rushed over to see Her. When he saw Master, he felt that he must take initiation at once. All the members of his family were delighted to learn that, because they had been initiated for a long time while he was the only one who could not make up his mind. It was truly wonderful for them to see him being so determined in making the decision.

Master also granted requests from some of those practicing the Convenient Method who came from abroad to have photographs taken with Her. It was a memorable evening for all.

The next day Master went to Macau by helicopter. She wasguided by the local liaison fellow initiate for a tour of the small island of Macau. It was Her first visit there and She had a good impression of it. At 2:00 PM, Master was invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the S.M. Celestial shop.

Normally the group meditation at Mongkok Center is full. However, it was even more so the evening Master came. Every square inch was occupied.