09.30  Congregation of 75 bhikkhus and the laity in the Sanya Dharmasakti Auditorium

  The Venerable Prah Brahmavajiranana, Member of the Sangha Council and Abbot of Wat Yannava, arrives

  His Excellency Phan Wannametee, President of the WFB, ushers him into the Auditorium

  The President lights the candles

  Presentation of ceremonial flowers

  The MC invites the bhikkhus to recite the Paritas

  Nine bhikkhus from each of Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese [Annam] denominations chant blessings

  The President lights the Dhamma candle

  The MC invites the Venerable Speaker to give a sermon

  The Venerable Prah Brahmavajiranana gives a sermon dedicated to Her Majesty the Queen

  Presentation of offerings to the Venerable Speaker and bhikkhus, after which  the Venerable Prah Brahmavajiranana then leads meditation

11.00   Luncheon offered

12.00     Luncheon for all participants