‘Family Fun Fair’ in J.B. opens

‘Family Fun Fair’ in J.B. opens

Hitting the gong to mark the official opening of the Fun Fair.

Nalanda Deputy President Bro. Charlie and Nalanda Johor Bahru Branch Chairman Bro. Yap jointly hitting the gong to mark the official opening of the Fun Fair.

Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ in Johor Bahru had just opened at 8.00 am this morning with an enthusiastic crowd streaming in.  An hour after opening, more than 1,000 people have visited the Fair, which features 75 stalls selling a variety of food, beverages, household items, fresh vegetables, flowers and fruits.

Begin our day with morning chanting.

7.15 AM. Nalandians begin our day with morning chanting.

Morning chanting participated by most Nalandian volunteers.

Morning service participated by Nalandians who had arrived at dawn to serve at the Fun Fair.

First-time visitors to NEO Centre are brought on a building tour by volunteer guides.  There is also a photograph exhibition on the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda, Nalanda’s spiritual adviser.  We invite everyone to join in the fun at NEO Centre in Taman Johor Jaya.  The Fair will continue until 2.00pm.  All are welcome!

The information counter is ready.

7.50 AM. The information counter is ready to receive visitors.

Sis. Sunanda with Nalanda youths at the Exhibition Hall.

Dhamma School Director Sis. Sunanda with Nalanda youths at the Exhibition Hall.

Students performing their energetic opening number.

8.00 AM. Students of Nalanda Dhamma School in J.B. performing their energetic opening number at the official launching.

Bro. Tan with friends from Buddhist Fellowship Singapore.

Bro. Tan with truly supportive friends from Buddhist Fellowship Singapore. Thank you!

Early morning crowd.

8.30 AM. The early morning crowd streaming into the Fun Fair.