festival – SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR)

Fire Boat Festival (Lai Heua Fai), marking the End of Buddhist Lent on October 7, 2025. Coinciding with the full moon of the 11th lunar month

Laos: Rainy Season Retreat Comes to an End for Buddhist Monks! (13.11.2025)

13/11/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

Beyond the spiritual rituals, the festival grounds came alive with vibrant activity as local vendors showcased a wide array of goods, ranging from traditional foods and drinks to handmade crafts, clothing, and household items. The lively marketplace added a festive touch, transforming the event into not just a religious celebration, but also a vibrant community gathering.

Well-organized and secure, the event provided a safe and joyful environment for all attendees. It stood as a testament to Laos’ rich cultural heritage, while also promoting environmental consciousness and community unity.

As the glowing boats drifted peacefully down the Mekong and candlelight danced in the night breeze, the Fire Boat Festival once again proved to be a captivating blend of faith, folklore, and festivity—a timeless tradition that continues to illuminate the hearts of those who take part, year after year.

UK: Was a Lambeth Music Festival “Cancelled” to Prevent a High-Profile “BDS” Victory? (17.5.2025)

17/05/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

This ruling effectively “cancelled” the 2025 event – just as a mass pull-out by pro-Palestinian artists was building publicity on the internet. This matters as the artists themselves refer to the ongoing “Palestinian Genocide” in Gaza perpetuated by the Zionist Israeli regime. This is an ongoing massacre of the innocent permitted by all Western governments. From a legal point of view, it is astonishing that a Judge would contradict a Council – and thereby permit a group of civilians prevails in an act of will-power over local policy. The British system just does not function in this manner. Normally, only the rich and the well-connected who work with the system – can get anywhere with regards to influencing local Council policy. What we are seeing here is the system working against itself – but for whom? Of course, to suggest that this is a damage limitation exercise designed to assist Israel continue its Genocide in Gaza – will be presented as a “conspiracy theory”. It’s funny just how intricate and well-timed these “conspiracy theories” are becoming!

Laos: 50 Elephant Festival to be Held in Xayaboury! (30.1.2025)

30/01/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

The festival aims to preserve Laos’ dwindling elephant population, which is at risk of extinction, while inspiring support for their conservation and ensuring their cultural significance endures, Lao national TV reported on Thursday.

Each year, the festival attracts large crowds to Xayaboury, where visitors can witness the majestic elephants, trained and led by their mahouts.

This year, 50 elephants will participate in the festival, reflecting the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

The festival will kick off with a mini-marathon and elephant rides, followed by cultural performances. A street market will offer a variety of products from Laos and beyond.

China: Guangzhou “LGBTQI+ Film Festival”! (2.6.2023)

02/06/2023 Adrian (釋大道)

During 1986 – Jin Xing – was part of a PLA Delegation that visited the DPRK to celebrate the birthday of Kim Jong Il. Later, after studying dance in China – Jin Xing travelled to the US to study Western dance – before returning China.

‘A “LGBTQI+ Film Festival” will be screened in China’s Guangzhou province. This film festival is jointly organized by the Consulates General situated in Guangzhou of 15 countries – including the Netherlands. The organisers are very happy (and honoured) to invite famous Chinese dance artist (and host) #JinXingNuShi! To celebrate this develoment – Jin Xing has recorded a video!’

What ‘Chinese New Year’ Looks Like in South London! (22.1.2023)

22/01/2023 Adrian (釋大道)

It is the Year of the ‘White’ Rabbit and the traditional year in China is ‘4721’ since the reign of the Yellow Emperor! This surprises many people, as all they have known throughout their lives is the Judeo-Christian calendar. As this calendar became ‘secularised’ due to the rise of the rich merchants (Bourgeoisie), the industralisation of society and the development of capitalism – many ‘Socialist’ countries have adopted its use as an expedient device designed to aid international relations – and China is no exception. Of course, we are effectively discussing comparative mythology, but my point is that China currently represents the ‘oldest’, ‘continuous’ and ‘unbroken’ culture in the world – and not the ‘West’. Today, the temperature is 3 – Celsius in Sutton, South London, and I do not think any sane rabbit would be hopping about amongst the crisp frost! Whilst the family still slumbers – I thought I would share a video and some photographs whilst hoping the Revolution will come sooner rather than later – and that all the unjust suffering humanity is experiencing due to the capitalist system will be brought to an end! We can live in hope!

Palestinian PM Says Zionist Israel Continuously Defies Peace Agreements and Disrespects International Law! (18.9.2022)

18/09/2022 Adrian (釋大道)

RAMALLAH, September. 17th, 2022 (Xinhua) — Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye on Saturday accused Zionist Israel of defying all the signed Peace Agreements and disregarding International Law!

He made the remarks during the annual Grape Festival held in the West Bank City of Hebron – urging the Israeli government to stop all its violations in the Palestinian Territories, according to a Palestinian statement.

“The occupation (of Zionist Israel) violates all the signed Peace Agreements and does not respect the law and international legitimacy,” Ishtaye was quoted as saying.

Meanwhile, the Palestinian Premier announced that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is on his way to participate in the meetings of the UN General Assembly, adding that “his message to the world is that ALL (Zionist) Israel’s (illegal) unilateral measures must stop!”

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