Grand Opening of the Fung Loy Kok Temple and Quiet Cultivation CentreSaturday September 8, 2007: Following the Awareness Day demonstration and parade in downtown Toronto in the morning, more than 2,800 people attended the historic Grand Opening of the Fung Loy Kok Temple, part of the Quiet Cultivation Centre, at the International Taoist Tai Chi Centre.On the Thursday and Friday prior to the Grand Opening, a temple enlivening ceremony was conducted, followed by more chanting and ceremonies which included special guest participants from Hong Kong. Photo Galleries Click on the links below to view photo galleries of the chanting ceremonies, Awareness Day celebrations, and the Grand Opening. (click on thumbnail images to enlarge) Photo credits: Frank Duffy, Barb Groover, Ian Grivois.
Further background on the Grand Opening See the media releases and published feature articles below for further information: Marshalling praise for art of Tai Chi: Awareness day begins with T.O. parade, then celebrates opening of temple in Orangeville. Feature article courtesy of the Toronto Star, 9 September 2007. (PDF) How the West was won over: The sprawling new Taoist temple north of Toronto is a reflection of the growing popularity of China's ancient faiths. Feature article on the Grand Opening courtesy of the Toronto Star, 4 August 2007. (PDF) Hundreds converging from 31 nations to celebrate Grand Opening of unique Taoist temple near Toronto August 8, 2007 (PDF) Taoist priests from Hong Kong's Fung Ying Seen Koon temple to partake in Orangeville temple Grand Opening June 1, 2007 (PDF) Hong Kong Taoist Association to send 20 Confucian ritual specialists to temple Grand Opening May 11, 2007 (PDF) Construction completed of “unique in the West” three-religions-of-China temple located near Toronto May 9, 2007 (PDF) Grand Opening Planning Kit June 1, 2007 (PDF) Date updated: 21 September 2007 |