Joke of the Day~ Personal Precept 今日笑話~ 個人規則 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY3BJcIiWwU

In today’s news 今日新聞摘要： Japan assists Ethiopia’s pandemic response 日本協助衣索比亞應對流行疾病； Study finds reduced air pollutants from power plants improves United States’ children's health 研究發現降低發電廠的空氣污染物有助改善美國兒童健康； Green energy production soars in Germany 德國綠色能源產量激增； Indian start-up creates eco-friendly plates from plant leaves 印度初創公司用植物葉子製成環保餐盤； Nigerian family in United Arab Emirates has quadruplets’ birthing bills paid by Crown Prince of Dubai 阿拉伯聯合大公國的奈及利亞家庭得杜拜王儲之助，支付了四胞胎分娩費用； Fast-food chain in Canada adds vegan menu item after successful trial 加拿大速食連鎖店成功試賣後增加純素菜單； Factory farm documentary wins film festival award in United Kingdom 工廠化農場紀錄片榮獲英國電影節大獎。 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moKstGmYND8

Despite having lost a kneecap as a teenager, causing her to experience constant pain when running, extraordinary Fiona is the holder of four Guinness World Records in endurance events, including being the fastest woman to complete a marathon on all 7 Continents. A compassionate vegan since the age of 6, Fiona has devoted her life to rescuing animals and promoting the ethical vegan diet. Supreme Master Ching Hai: “With tears of love and awe, gratefully present the Shining World Compassion Award to Ms. Fiona Oakes, with heartfelt praises and sincere respect for all that you do for our precious animal friends and the planet, plus a gift of US$21,000 as a humble token of support for your noble work.” Growing up in Israel, Aylam’s love for animals began at a young age when he rescued and cared for the homeless cats that wandered the streets. Later, making the connection to the suffering of animals used for food, he became vegan, and an activist at many animal rights events. Supreme Master Ching Hai: “Happily present Aylam Orian with the Shining World Compassion Award, with a loving gift of US$10,000 towards your noble organization, ‘Our Planet. Theirs Too.’” Founded by Patti Ragan in 1993, the Center for Great Apes is a non-profit organization in Wauchula, Florida, that provides sanctuary to great apes such as chimpanzees and orangutans. Supreme Master Ching Hai: “Gratefully present the Shining World Compassion Award to Ms. Patti Ragan, with a token gift of US$15,000 to support the Center for Great Apes.” To promote the vegan diet in connection with faith, the Reverend Father Chang formed the Catholic Messengers of Green Consciousness and the Hong Kong Catholic Vegetarian Association. The groups regularly have meetings, activities, and vegan cooking sessions, and are becoming well known to the public. Supreme Master Ching Hai: “Reverently offer Father Anthony Chang Sang Loy and His organizations, the Catholic Messengers of Green Consciousness and the Hong Kong Catholic Vegetarian Association, the Shining World Protection Award with a humble contribution of US$10,000 toward His noble mission with praises and best wishes.” During January 2021, Master presented 10 Shining World Awards with a US$90,000 contribution in total. Thanks to Her compassionate care and support, these awardees have been encouraged to continue their loving paths, helping people and animals in need, despite any difficulty. 儘管青少年時期失去了一個膝蓋骨，導致她在賽程中忍受持續性疼痛，但了不起的費歐娜在耐力項目上擁有四項金氏世界紀錄，包括成為踏遍七大洲最快跑完馬拉松的女性。費歐娜從六歲起便是慈悲的純素者，她畢生致力於拯救動物，推廣合乎道德的純素飲食。� ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXuzd_iJmpc

“Out in the meadows the grain has been cradled; rye and wheat are stacked, and hay will soon be in the barn. Trees have been shaken and fruit has been gathered, and homeward now we wend our way with the final load. We plow the field lightly; it’s an old custom, as the birds and the poor must also be satiated…” We just heard one of Denmark’s most famous folk songs, “Marken er mejet,” or “Harvest Song,” which depicts the happy harvest season of the Danish people. According to the United Nations World Happiness Report, Denmark is the happiest country in the world and its capital Copenhagen the happiest city. Today, we’re happy to share with you the fascinating art forms of Danish folk music and dance. Traditional music was the common musical culture of Denmark until around 1900, when classical music was introduced and folk music became marginalized to rural areas. The folk instruments of Denmark include the lur, the accordion‎, the giga, the hummel, and the fiddle. Included in the culture of Danish folk music is a special musical genre called “Morgensang,” which means communal morning singing. The idea of singing together is generally a big part of people’s lives, and Danes of all ages still maintain this tradition by singing together at universities and offices. Morgensang is also an important part of the Danish Samfundssind culture, which promotes community spirit and social-mindedness. Dancing in a big circle around Christmas trees is another old and unique Danish tradition. Danes first admire the Christmas tree for a while, and then do their folk dance in a circle. This custom is part of the Danish Hygge culture, which involves creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. At Danish folk festivals, the Danish Sønderhoning dance, a kind of polka dance, and longways set dances are frequently performed. Almost all Danish folk dances are simple, easy-going, and gentle, with the purpose of promoting social or educational engagement. 「草坪外穀物安置編籃裡；黑麥與小麥堆疊，乾草快速送進穀倉。樹木已修整，水果已採收，就此打道回府，我們一路緩行，滿載而歸。我們輕輕犁耕；這是古老風俗，因為鳥兒與窮人也要溫飽…」我們剛才聆聽最知名丹麥民歌其中一首，「豐收歌」描繪丹麥人民的歡樂豐收時節。根據聯合國全球幸福報告，丹麥是世上最快樂的國家，首都哥本哈根則是最快樂的城市。 今天，我們很高興與您分享迷人的丹麥民俗音樂與舞蹈的藝術形式。傳統音樂是普遍的丹麥音樂文化，直到約一九○○年，傳入古典音樂，民俗音樂被邊緣化到農村。丹麥的民俗樂器包括路爾號、手風琴、吉格、� ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSL5STYqAwk