On April 14th, we held the 17th annual charity bazaar on the premises of the Tenrikyo Overseas Department.
The network, besides conducting such fundraising activities, collects and provides information on international aid in cooperation with the department’s overseas mission facilities and various Tenrikyo groups involved with international relief efforts. This network had appealed for donations of bazaar items through posters. Over 8,000 items were collected ranging from household items and articles of clothing to furniture and electrical appliances.
Under the clear-blue sky visited many people, and purchased a variety of goods and foods. We had the furniture corner as our featured selling, and all-you-can-pack corner in our first attempt, where you can put miscellaneous goods into one bag. We also prepared the food stands that served delicious foods at cheap prices, such as Nepal curry, Brazilian barbeque “Churrasco,” and more.
This time, we welcomed 842 visitors.The total proceeds from this bazaar was 446,378 yen, were added to the network’s funds and will be used for an urgent assistance and future international support activites.
We would like to heartily thank each and every one that cooperated for international support through the Bazaar of this time.
