"Light on the Lotus Hill" Screening and Discussion with Chan Chou Wah

"Light on the Lotus Hill" Screening and Tea Experience with Chan Chou Wah

Step into history and immerse yourself in an evening of storytelling and tea appreciation. Join the New York Tea Society (NYTS) at our Forest Hills location for an exclusive screening of the documentary "Light on the Lotus Hill," hosted by its author, Chan Chou Wah.

To enhance this extraordinary event, NYTS founder Roy Lamberty will brew Singaporean roasted oolongs from Pek Sin Choon, one of Singapore’s oldest and most renowned tea merchants.

A Glimpse into History:

This thought-provoking documentary is based on Chan’s five-year research journey across Singapore, China, Malaysia, and the UK, culminating in his book’s publication on May 28, 2009, and later transformed into film. It uncovers the courageous yet tragic story of Venerable Pu Liang, a Buddhist monk who played a vital role in the China Relief Fund during the Sino-Japanese War and supported the Nanyang Volunteers, whose efforts extended…