Books will be legacy for future generations, kindness will benefit the people
Books will be legacy for future generations, kindness will benefit the people
– Book launch of Li Long’s anthology of Poems “Heart of the Land” and “Li Long’s collection of essays”
On 25th February 2017 (Saturday) at 3 pm, the local writer Li Long launched a new publication entitled “Heart of the Land” and “Li Long’s collection of essays” at the National Library, 16th floor, Guanjing Tower. Mr. Xiao Jianghua, the Cultural Counselor of the PRC Embassy in Singapore, officiated at the launching ceremony. Mr. Toh Soon Huat BBM PVPA, Chairman of Sian Chay Medical Institution, also attended the conference. Over 150 guests attended the event.
“Heart of the Land” contains 150 prose poems, in 8 sections, written by Mr Li long over a period of three years. And “Li Long’s collections of essays” contains his “gift essays” read by China Fujian Putian Institute of Literature and Media College Dean, Mr. Meng Jianhuang and local musician Mr. Qin Huai . Mr. Qin Huai also encouraged guests to support Mr. Toh Soon Huat and his charity ; namely .Sian Chay Medical Institution.
The sales proceeds of the works will be donated to Sian Chay Medical Institution. On that same day, 46 copies at $20 per copy of “Li Long’s collection of essays” were sold. And the donation box also collected $100, which raised a total of $1020 which can support 102 elderly and needy patients seeking TCM consultation and medicine.
During the event, Mr. Toh said: “We are very grateful to Mr. Li and his family for their support to Sian Chay. Charity cause needs more people to participate, by either money or effort, and to act with the spirit of mutual love and mutual happiness to create a harmonious and happy society. Sian Chay has always been following its 5 core values, which are Forgiveness, Universal Love, Compassion, Gratitude and Blessing, as its guiding principles for benefiting more people in Singapore. Sian Chay has been promoting the maxim of “Benefiting from the society, Giving back to the society. Working together to care for the vulnerable and needy by contributing money or effort. Nation Progresses, Family Prospers. Family Harmony, Successful Endeavour. . Forward with the Nation, Bonding with the People. ”