{"id":8010,"date":"2014-12-07T15:25:32","date_gmt":"2014-12-07T13:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flyingcigar.de\/?p=8010"},"modified":"2014-12-16T21:04:12","modified_gmt":"2014-12-16T19:04:12","slug":"visit-to-the-lung-kong-society-in-havana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/flyingcigar.de\/startseite\/visit-to-the-lung-kong-society-in-havana\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit To The Lung Kong Society In Havana"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"nfc<\/a>A visit to the Lung Kong society in Havana to add assistance to this charity taking care of elderly Cuban-Chinese which has by now become my Cuban-Chinese help project.<\/p>\n

We are by now familiar and welcome faces at Lung Kong, especially with Tom dropping in during his frequent Cuba trips.<\/p>\n

My Canadian friends had not only brought over a ton of much-needed items for Lung Kong, stuff like woks, cups, spoons, tea, medicine, spices and condiments.<\/p>\n

During the annual Toronto Megaherf they had called for donations to two charity projects, the Nicaraguan Children’s Feeding Mission<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0project by Rob “Freefallguy” and the Lung Kong society helping the elderly in Havana.<\/p>\n

A very substantial amount was donated in Toronto and was handed over by Keith and Tom to Graciela during this visit. This will considerably help the society.<\/p>\n

My contribution was bringing over 20 lbs of genuine Cantonese foodstuffs, condiments and spices sent to me by a good Hong Kong friend and I was helped by my friend Yannick from France who very much enjoyed the visit as well.<\/p>\n

All of these gifts and presents were distributed during a joyous meeting where most of the elderly and all the members of the charity council were present. Keith received the honorific nickname of “Buddha” while I am still known and called “Santa Claus” ….<\/p>\n

Graciela and her staff showed us all around, progress is being made in restoring the building and hopes are that a restaurant would bring in much needed income to the society.<\/p>\n

Incense sticks were lighted in front of the temple altar and prayers said for health and fortune.<\/p>\n

A very emotional and satisfying visit, with all feeling that we are truly making a difference to these kind and warm-hearted people.<\/p>\n

Nino<\/strong><\/p>\n

Credit : The first batch of pictures have been provided by my good friend John Reiner aka”Cigarsurgeon” – Thank you !!<\/p>\n

PS : Here’s a painful video documentary on old age in Cuba by Keith on Lights, Sirens and Cigars.<\/a><\/p>\n

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