Metta’s earliest participation in the lunar 7th month charity auctions traced back to 1997. For every auction dinner or ‘getai’ the organisation attended, our representatives have to sit through the event to ensure the process of auctioning the item runs smoothly. Very frequently, the representatives from Metta have to facilitate the auctioning arrangements with the auctioneers and organisers, requiring them to think on their feet and react to unforeseen circumstances. In its early years, Metta’s President, Venerable Shi Fa Zhao, had taken upon himself to participate in the various charity auctions.
Today, Metta continues to inject a concerted effort to upkeep the participation in the lunar 7th month charity auctions in reaching out to a unique community who are regulars to these events. Participation in these auctions has in turn supported a large part of Metta’s fund-raising efforts.
Overwhelmed by nostalgia following our 20th anniversary celebrations, we uncovered some of the past auction items! As we aim to please, we are putting up the items on sale! If you are as much of a softie as we are, you may be interested to purchase these auctions items that are dated back to 1999. Contact Ms Jolyene Kor at 6580 4616 for sales enquiries.
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