Ostriches, Llamas, and Kung Fu, Oh My!
Shaolin Temple of Canada – 2nd Annual Summer Picnic
鸵鸟、羊驼、功夫——真热闹！
加拿大少林寺 – 第二届夏日同乐野餐会
08.31.2025
On Sunday, August 31, 2025, Shaolin Temple of Canada hosted its 2nd Annual Summer Picnic—an afternoon dedicated to building community, strengthening connections, and expressing gratitude for the continued loyalty and support of our growing Shaolin family.
Nearly 140 people attended, from infants to elders, making it a truly multigenerational and inclusive celebration of our Shaolin community.
The gathering was held at UU Family Farm in Richmond, British Columbia—a welcoming retreat surrounded by open fields, free-roaming animals, and natural beauty.
The festivities began with a warm welcome from Master Yandi, followed by greetings of support from Teresa Wat (MLA, Richmond) and joined by Chak Au (MP, Richmond).
True to Shaolin spirit, this was an inclusive, community-driven event. There were no vendors or catering—just members of our Shaolin community sharing homemade dishes from many cultures, creating a diverse and heartfelt feast for everyone to enjoy.
One of the day’s highlights was a lighthearted Kung Fu competition where our young students taught their parents basic moves. With Masters Yandi and Yanyan, along with their children, serving as judges, the contest was filled with laughter, joy, and genuine community bonding.
We extend a heartfelt thank-you to the parents, adult students, families, friends, and volunteers who provided delicious food and gave their time and energy to make this event not only possible but truly successful.
This picnic showed the strength, inclusivity, and heart of our Shaolin community. With each gathering, we grow closer, stronger, and more united. The 2nd Annual Picnic is only the beginning—we look forward to welcoming our community back next year, and we warmly invite new friends to join us as this tradition grows and our Shaolin community continues to thrive.
2025年8月31日（星期日），加拿大少林寺举办了第二届夏日野餐会——一个致力于建设社区、增进联系，并感谢大家一直以来忠诚支持的下午。
将近140人参加了此次活动，从襁褓中的婴儿到长者，让这次野餐会真正成为我们少林社区的多代同乐、包容性聚会。
活动地点位于不列颠哥伦比亚省列治文的UU农场——一个被开阔草地、自由放养的动物和自然美景环绕的温馨农场。
活动由延荻法师致开幕词，随后是列治文省议员屈潔冰（Teresa Wat）以及列治文国会议员区泽光（Chak Au）的支持致辞。
秉持少林精神，这是一场包容性的社区活动。现场没有任何商贩或餐饮服务——只有我们少林社区的成员们分享自制的各式美食，来自不同文化的佳肴汇聚在一起，为大家带来了一场多元而真挚的盛宴。
当天的一大亮点是趣味功夫比赛：小弟子们亲自教父母学习基本动作。由延荻法师、延衍师父以及他们的孩子担任评委，比赛充满了欢笑、喜悦与真诚的社区凝聚力。
我们向所有家长、成年学员、家庭、朋友和义工们致以衷心的感谢，正是他们带来了美味的食物，付出了时间与精力，让此次活动不仅成为可能，而且取得圆满成功。
这次野餐会展示了少林社区的力量、包容和温暖。每一次聚会都让我们更加亲近、更加团结、更加坚强。第二届野餐会只是一个开始——我们期待明年再次与大家相聚，同时也热情邀请新的朋友加入我们，让这一传统不断成长，让我们的少林社区持续兴旺！
