On the 16th November 2012, the abbot of Nan Hua Temple Ven. Master Hui Fang along with the BLIA Johannesburg Association chairman Mrs De Man Yin and vice chairman Mr Philip Chen with his wife attended the Mamelodi computer class opening ceremony which was held at the SOS Children Village, Mamelodi. There where 30 people in attendance.
The ceremony started with a brief introduction of staff members and sponsors by the SOS coordinator, Ms Kgomosto; in her speech she also said “If someone gives you knowledge it is a gift of life, because nobody can take it away from you”.
One of the students, Johanna Katlego Mongwe thanked the Nan Hua Temple and BLIA Johannesburg Association on behalf of the learners for giving them this opportunity. Although it was tough at first, the learners gained a lot of experience and knowledge.
Mrs De Man Yin and Mr Philip Chen said that they were delighted to attend this opening ceremony, that they feel proud to see the learners enjoying the ceremony, and wished all the best to the learners.
Ven Master Hui Fang thanked the Director of SOS Children Village, Mr Soka and Mr Liza, the fund raiser, for supporting and giving Nan Hua Temple permission and opportunity to open a center in Mamelodi,
Ven Hui Fang told the learners a success story about a lady with two children, how she achieved her goal, and said “We can only help you so much, we just provide this door of opportunity for you - you need to open the door and make the best of this opportunity to help you in life“.
The opening ceremony ended with Ven Hui Fang, Ms Kgomosto, Mr Soka, Mrs De Man Yin and Mr Philip Chen cutting the ceremonial opening ribbon.
One of the students, Johanna Katlego Mongwe thanked the Nan Hua Temple and BLIA Johannesburg Association on behalf of the learners for giving them this opportunity. Although it was tough at first, the learners gained a lot of experience and knowledge.
Mrs De Man Yin and Mr Philip Chen said that they were delighted to attend this opening ceremony, that they feel proud to see the learners enjoying the ceremony, and wished all the best to the learners.
Ven Master Hui Fang thanked the Director of SOS Children Village, Mr Soka and Mr Liza, the fund raiser, for supporting and giving Nan Hua Temple permission and opportunity to open a center in Mamelodi,
Ven Hui Fang told the learners a success story about a lady with two children, how she achieved her goal, and said “We can only help you so much, we just provide this door of opportunity for you - you need to open the door and make the best of this opportunity to help you in life“.
The opening ceremony ended with Ven Hui Fang, Ms Kgomosto, Mr Soka, Mrs De Man Yin and Mr Philip Chen cutting the ceremonial opening ribbon.