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Tai Ji Men to Host Joyous Lunar New Year Celebration
Celestial Dragon Roaming the World to Bless the Earth
Pasadena, CA, February 12, 2024 - The Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy in Pasadena will host its Lunar New Year celebration on February 18th from 2:00-4:00 pm at its academy located at 570 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104. The event serves to consolidate the kind hearts and positive thoughts of people from diverse backgrounds, coming together to offer collective prayers for the world, contributing a robust stabilizing influence to 2024, enhancing the safety and security of their communities and beyond.
Distinguished Guests and Inspirational Speeches
Esteemed guests, including Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County Supervisor; George Herrera, representative of Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer; Tyron Hampton, Pasadena City Councilmember; Jennifer Lee, vice president of Pasadena School District Board, and more, will attend the event. Kathryn Barger is expected to deliver a keynote speech, and George Herrera will present a certificate of recognition to Tai Ji Men on behalf of Treasurer Ma. The dignitaries will lead all attendees in a minute of silence to pray for global well-being.
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The Unique Dragon Dance and Vibrant Cultural Performances
In honor of the Year of the Dragon, Tai Ji Men will present its Celestial Dragon, Auspicious Lions, and Heavenly Official, bestowing abundant joy and blessings upon guests. Tai Ji Men's cultural performances, including the dragon formation, exemplify the positive energy, values, and virtues that its members have learned through qigong practice, fostering unity and cooperation. Tai Ji Men will present a majestic drum performance and a graceful silk umbrella dance, spreading goodwill and positive energy worldwide. Additionally, youngsters at Tai Ji Men will bring forth a lively and happy drum presentation, paving the way for a peaceful and prosperous 2024.
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Building a Harmonious and Prosperous Future
Tai Ji Men welcomes members from diverse ethnicities, professions, and age groups, including 87-year-old former Motown songwriter and record producer William "Mickey" Stevenson and his wife Michelle. Mickey and Michelle shared that practicing Tai Ji Men Qigong has helped them become younger and more energetic, as well as obtain many other benefits, including better sleep, better skin, a more harmonious relationship as a couple, and the attainment of inner peace and joy.
Furthermore, guests will have the opportunity to participate in traditional Lunar New Year customs such as crafting spring couplets. Additionally, there will be an endorsement of declarations including the Declaration of International Day of Conscience, the Declaration of World Day of the Power of Hope, and the Declaration of World Prayer Day. This endorsement initiative seeks to awaken individuals' conscience, ignite their hope, encourage them to pray for global well-being, and engage in acts of kindness, thereby fostering improvement within themselves, their communities, nations, and the world.
About Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy
Tai Ji Men is an international non-profit cultural organization deeply rooted in Tao traditions, passed across the generations, as a source of wisdom and guidance. It is dedicated to cultural preservation and the promotion of the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of the people of the world. It has 21 academies worldwide, including one in Pasadena, one in Walnut, California and two in Northern California.
Over the past 20 plus years, Dr. Hong has led delegations from Tai Ji Men and the Federation of World Peace and Love (FOWPAL) to visit 103 nations, propagating a culture of conscience, love, and peace. Dr. Hong played a pivotal role in the United Nations' adoption of the International Day of Conscience. In recognition of the astounding 1.2 million service hours dedicated by Dr. Hong and FOWPAL members to the United States, he was bestowed with the U.S. President's Lifetime Achievement Award in March 2023.