Canadian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Ambra Dickie visited the Teng Yun Temple yesterday to learn more about Chinese culture at the only temple in the heart of the capital.
Temple Chairman Lee Eng Ching and Deputy Chairman Tiah Eng Beng as well as executive committee members welcomed the visitors.
Lee gave a briefing on the temple’s century-long history. He said the temple moved to the current location in 1960 and was renovated in 2021.
The high commissioner said Canada has a sizeable Chinese population and that tradition, culture and religion are an important foundation of the society. She said there are strong ties among the Chinese communities in Brunei and Canada with many Bruneian Chinese migrating to Canada and the relationships have continued to develop and blossom.
High commissioner Dickie also congratulated the temple’s executive committee members for their continuous efforts to maintain the temple.
The visit concluded with a discussion session and an exchange of mementos. – James Kon
