Making new friends....

Main Photo : Mr. Ng Chun Hoe - Team Leader from Friends of The Vihara, Brickfields handing out a bag full of goodies. The children eagerly lined up to collect their Bag

 On Sat, 12/ 5/ 2012 – exactly one week after Wesak Day, The Friends of The Vihara (FoV) , Brickfields, came to ULC Burmese Refugee School for a visit. The FoV Team was led by Team Leader Mr. Ng Chun Hoe. For Project MADE it was absolutely delightful as it was a meeting of old friends.

Above: Yummy Stuffs from The Bag

 The FoV Team came laden with  Goody Bags for the 90 children at The School. They were warmly welcomed by Pastor Jonathan Than Hla & his wife Grace. The Team was shown around The School and was given a short briefing as to the needs of the children and the running of The School.

Above: Briefing by Pastor Jonathan Than Hla who runs The School. In his limited English, he made known of the children's plight. The FoV Team listened very attentively  and asked many questions.

This Visitation was also attended by Mr. Ken Woo Kin Fai – a philanthropist and a childhood friend. Check out Ken in action:

Above: My childhood friend Ken trying a game with some of the little girls. It was quite funny to see Ken reattempting a game which he and I used to play during recess, 40 years ago ...... needless to say we always end up arguing when I missed a beat! Shall we give it another try..... again.....?

The children gleefully played with one another oblivious to the Visitors.

Above : The Children playing simple games which we used to play when we were young. Games which need just imagination & hand - eye coordination.

Above: Sweet Innocence - The Face of Hope: My Playmate for that day! Never found out her name. We just played, laughed and had FUN despite the lack of communication.....

 

Thank You So Much Friends of The Vihara for making a difference. You came and brought a smile……