Longhua Temple Vegetarian Exhibition Kicks Off in Washington, D.C.
The Longhua Temple Vegetarian Exhibition, hosted by the Chinese American Museum, opened in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, drawing over 200 guests from diverse backgrounds across the United States.
The event celebrated the rich heritage of the Longhua Temple, one of Shanghai’s oldest and largest Buddhist temples with a history spanning 1,782 years. Master Zhao Cheng, vice president of the Shanghai Buddhist Association and abbot of Shanghai’s Longhua Temple, delivered an inspiring speech highlighting the significance of cultural exchange and the temple’s longstanding traditions.
Dignitaries in attendance included Minister Jing Quan from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the U.S., as well as the Malaysian and Italian ambassadors to the U.S. Their presence underscored the international interest in fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.
Muriel Bowser, mayor of Washington, D.C., sent a heartfelt letter expressing her greetings to the Chinese American Museum and the participants. She commended the exhibition for promoting cultural exchanges within the community and enriching the city’s multicultural tapestry.
The Longhua Temple is renowned not only for its historical significance but also for its culinary heritage. In 2019, the “Longhua Zen Food Making Technique” was included in the sixth batch of Shanghai’s Intangible Cultural Heritage representative items. The exhibition offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience this heritage firsthand, tasting traditional vegetarian dishes that reflect centuries-old practices.
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Longhua Temple Vegetarian Exhibition kicks off in Washington
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