Dumpling Leaves herald in the Festival, Rice Dumplings Warming the Hearts
Dumpling Leaves herald in the Festival, Rice Dumplings Warming the Hearts
Monday, 18th June, 2018
The Dragon Boat Festival originated in China. In the Warring States Period, Qu Yuan, a poet from Chu kingdom, drowned himself in Miluo River. To honour this patriotic poet, the people commemorated the history by making rice dumplings and organising dragon boat race . Gradually, it has become one of the most important festivals of the year.
The Dragon Boat Festival is not only a day to commemorate the patriotic poet Qu Yuan, but also for family reunion. Mr. Toh Soon Huat, Chairman of Sian Chay Medical Institution, has been actively advocating the five core values ; ie, “Forgiveness, Universal Love, Compassion, Gratitude and Blessing”. Family is an important source of these core values of love.
Chairman Toh Soon Huat often says, “ Trust, Action, Attitude, and Conduct form the integrity and virtues of charity work. We should strive to contribute to charity cause within one’s own effort and take care of the underprivileged groups, with effort or money. Nation Progresses, Family Prospers; Family Harmony, Successful Endeavours. Forward with the Nation, Bonding with the People. It will make a harmonious and blissful society .”
On the Dragon Boat Festival, the tasty rice dumplings as well as the warm greetings were sent to every patient at 15 branches of Sian Chay Medical Institution. We wish everyone good luck and good health during the festival!