On Saturday November 20 the Kathina Ceremony was held at the Metta Parami Monastery.  This traditional Theravada Buddhist festival is celebrated by supporters bringing and donating gifts, especially new robes, to the monks.  A wonderful meal of homemade Burmese food was served to the resident monks and their guests.  About 75 supporters then shared the meal and enjoyed the festival together.

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