PECH Visit + Lantern Festival @ Lion Betty's House

A month ago, KL Unity brought approximately 14 PECH kids to watch fireworks at the MIFC, Putrajaya. Much to everyone's dismay, the view was partially blocked by trees and whatnot. Kim hatched a brilliant idea afterwards. Why not screen the fireworks in the comfort of their home?? Thus the activity took place today, 22nd September 5.30pm.

A projector, courtesy of Lion Ben Sng, was set up near a wall huge enough to project the fireworks display.

The kids gathered in the living area as they watched the dazzling displays in awe. The presentation lasted close to an hour. Not long after we packed up, a birthday cake was brought out into the living area, candles lit. Little did we know, Joshua turned 8 today!


We left PECH for awhile to have dinner and returned close to 9pm to pick up 10 kids and bring them along to the Lantern Festival party organized by Lion Betty from Lions Club of Bangsar. When we arrived, the lantern walk procession started ahead of us. We lit the lanterns as fast as humanly possible. Sadly the rest were nowhere in sight already. On a positive note, we took our own sweet time. =)

1 round around the neighborhood, we stopped at Lion Betty's house. Drinks and tit bits were handed out to the kids.


Just before we left for home, Lion Betty spoke to some of the kids and gave them inspirational words of wisdom.

"When you make it in life eventually, never forget to contribute back to society"

We reached PECH close to 11pm.

Special thanks to:
- Lion Ben Sng for the projector!
- Leo Kim for the correspondence with Bro Christopher and useful input!
- Leo Thiam Beng for the camera and transport!