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ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission (Ipoh)

ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission
opening number: Om Mani Padme Hum

The chanting of “Om Mani Padme Hum” by eighteen children from the Amitofo Care Centre in Swaziland, Africa set the tone for a night of an African-Chinese cultural show that had the audience clapping along.

ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission
presentation of certificates of appreciation

ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission
mock cheque presentation of monies collected in Ipoh

These 18 children between 5 and 13 years old from the orphanage in Swaziland have embarked on a tour to raise funds to support activities by Amitofo Care Centre in Africa.

ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission
native African dance performance

ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission
showcase of Chinese martial arts

This tour, which began on June 27 until August 29, will take the entourage from Africa to Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. In Malaysia, they are also performing in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Kuching in Sarawak. For this stop in Ipoh, a total of RM382,000 was raised through ticket sales and donations from well-wishers and generous supporters for the cause.

ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission
face mask changing performance

ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission
the boy behind the masks: 10-year-old Qing Si

With such strong support, it is no surprise that ACC Africa has performed in Ipoh for the seventh year since 2008.

ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission
more singing and dancing

ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission
singing

There are three orphanages in Africa established by ACC Africa – one each in Malawi, Lesotho and Swaziland. At present, two more are being set up, in Mozambique and Namibia. More than eight thousand orphans in Africa are presently under the care of ACC Africa.

ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission
martial arts

ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission
martial arts

These children captivated the crowd because they were only taken under the care of ACC two years ago. It was impressive as they have already learned so much of the Chinese culture and language over this short period of time.

ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission
martial arts

ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission
full house

This stage performance was an opportunity for them to showcase their mastery in Buddhism, Dizigui, Chinese martial arts, singing in Mandarin and even face mask changing.

ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission
singing with some of the sponsors on stage

ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission
post-show photography

It was ACC Africa founder’s vision to change Africa through education, to bring up a new generation of Africans. Ven. Master Hui Li, a Buddhist monk originally from Taiwan, believes that compassion can overcome any difficulty.

Event: ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission
Venue: Syeun Hotel, Ipoh
Date: 8th July, 2014
Time: 7.30pm

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