Guest Speaker - Vera Sun

Vera is Director of Community Outreach for the world's largest independent Chinese TV station - New Tsang Dynasty.  She gave us a brief overview of the past 5000 years of traditional Chinese culture starting with Taoism - following the course of heaven "the way" and Confucianism - benevolence, justice, wisdom and integrity.  These traditions were interrupted by the cultural revolution in China between 1966-1976 - 2 million people were killed for their spiritual practice.  Traditional culture was regarded as superstition. Virtue was ridiculed and good deeds discouraged.  This can be seen today in things like fake Apple Stores in malls in China and the exportation of materials that are health hazards.  Luckily there is a resurrection in Traditional Values - Chi-gong - health improving exercises  and also Shen Yun performing arts - to revive artistic traditions.  Shen Yun is available to be seen around the world but not in Hong Kong or China - it is even blocked on the Internet there.  They will be performing in Vancouver between Jan. 23rd - 25th.  IPP Ilan Heller thanked Vera for her interesting talk.