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Newspaper: Van Hoi Moi / September 17, 1997 (Originally In Au Lac Language)

For the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, thousands of fellow initiates of the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association from countries all around the world came to the Center to meditate and to celebrate the happy occasion with the children. Supreme Master Ching Hai's visit came as a special surprise as She joined the children for the celebrations, adding to the festive, joyful atmosphere. Watching Supreme Master Ching Hai openly dance and sing with the children, one could hardly recognize Her as the woman who has captivated the world through Her charitable work. Bright and compassionate, and a world citizen, Supreme Master Ching Hai has attracted millions of fellow practitioners in every country that She has set foot in as She traveled extensively to spread Her teachings.

Celebrating the Moon Festival with the children were two legendary musicians who have made considerable contributions to the development of Au Lac music. They are Pham Duy and Thu Ho. Also present were writer Phung Minh Tien, actor Joseph Hieu, singer Le Uyen and journalist Le Tay Son. Singer Thanh Lan, who had just returned from a show and could not make it for the celebrations, called the Center at 2:30 AM on September 14, 1997 to say hello to Supreme Master Ching Hai.

The Moon Festival celebrations commenced at 8:20 PM on Saturday, September 13, 1997 and lasted over six hours with an entertainment program hosted by the children of the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association. Their innocent and wholehearted performances brought back many fond memories of childhood to the audience.

Festivities at the Supreme Master Ching Hai Center drew to a close after Supreme Master Ching Hai and the guests and friends of the Association went on stage to distribute gifts to hundreds of children.

    1. Every time one has a chance to meet Supreme Master Ching Hai, a spiritual leader admired worldwide for Her charitable work, one can see Her dynamic personality and open sincerity. In the above photo, Supreme Master Ching Hai joins the children for the joyous Evening Celebrations of the 1997 Moon Festival.

    2. Supreme Master Ching Hai dances with the children in celebration of the Moon Festival.

    3. Friends of the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association pose with Supreme Master Ching Hai for a priceless photograph at the 1997 Moon Festival celebrations. From left to right: Mr. Dong (Le Uyen's friend), writer Phung Minh Tien, Duy Minh, Pham Duy, Thu Ho, Le Tay Son, a close friend, actor Joseph Hieu and a fellow initiate. In the front row are the mother of singer Le Uyen, Le Uyen and Supreme Master Ching Hai holding bouquets of flowers.

    4. The children perform a folk dance to welcome female practitioners returning to the Center for the Moon Festival.

    5. Linh Hue gracefully and professionally performs the "Little Drum," which turns out to be the most popular performance at the Moon Festival celebrations held at the Supreme Master Ching Hai Center.

    6. After each program, the young performers are rewarded with candies and gifts from Supreme Master Ching Hai.