The YAMA Centre turns one — celebrate with Kirtan 🎶 | YAMA中心一週年誌慶-梵唱聲中同賀🎶

We can hardly believe it: the YAMA Centre is turning one.
我們簡直不敢相信：YAMA中心即將迎來一週年！

To mark this special milestone, we'd love for you to join us for An Evening of Kirtan — a joyful night of song, connection, and community at the very space that has brought so many of us together this year.
為慶祝這個特別的里程碑，我們誠意邀請您參加「梵唱之夜」 —— 一個充滿歌聲、連繫與社羣氛圍的喜悅晚上，就在這個今年為我們帶來這麼多相聚時刻的空間裏，一同慶祝。

What Is Kirtan? 甚麼是梵唱？

Kirtan is an ancient, joyful practice of call-and-response chanting that uses sound, rhythm, and community to create deep inner peace. You don't need any musical experience — just an open heart.
梵唱 (Kirtan) 是一種源自古老傳統、充滿愉悅的唱誦練習，以一唱一和的方式進行，透過聲音、節奏與羣體的力量，帶來深層的內心平靜。您毋須任何音樂經驗—— 只需帶著一顆敞開的心前來。

Here's what awaits you:
以下是這夜等待著您的體驗：

• Stress relief — repetitive mantras calm racing thoughts and soothe your nervous system
  紓緩壓力 — 重複唱誦的梵文頌詞，能安撫紛亂的思緒，並舒緩您的神經系統

• A natural mood boost — music and rhythm release feel-good endorphins
  自然提升心情 — 音樂與節奏，能釋放令人愉悅的安多酚

• Community connection — singing together reminds us we're never alone
  社羣連繫 — 一同歌唱，提醒我們從不孤單

• Active meditation — perfect if sitting still in silence feels hard
  動態靜心 — 如果您覺得靜坐不動有難度，這正是理想的替代方式

• An open heart — connect with your emotions and invite in gratitude
  敞開心扉 — 連繫您的情緒，並迎接感恩之心

Come as you are, and sing as loud or as softly as you like. Light bites will be served too, because singing your heart out is hungry work!
以最「真」的自己前來，隨心所欲地高歌或輕唱。活動亦會提供小食，畢竟盡情高歌，總會令人肚子餓！

Our evening of Kirtan will be led by (梵唱之夜，將由以下嘉賓帶領):

- Clayton Horton — vocals, guitar (主唱、結他)
- Savio Woo — bass guitar (低音結他手)

Event Details 活動詳情

• Date: Saturday, 12th September
  日期：9月12日（星期六）

• Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
  時間：晚上5:30 – 晚上8:00

• Location: YAMA Centre, FLK Tower, 16th Floor, 157 Johnston Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
  地點：YAMA中心，灣仔莊士敦道157號馮良記中心16樓

The YAMA Centre is our fully accessible space, designed to welcome everyone and remove barriers so all members of our community can join in.
YAMA中心是我們全面無障礙的空間，致力迎接每一位人士，消除障礙，讓社羣中每位成員都能共同參與。

Event Rundown

• 5:30pm - Doors Open

• 6:00pm - Kirtan Session Begins

• 7:20pm - Sound Healing Session Begins

• 8:00pm - Event Close

Reserve Your Spot 立即預留您的名額

• Friend of YAMA — 300 HKD: Admission
  YAMA之友 — 港幣300元：入場

• Supporter of YAMA — 500 HKD: Admission + donation
  YAMA支持者 — 港幣500元：入場＋捐款

Every ticket helps us keep this work going. Reserve your place, bring a friend, and let's celebrate a year of connection and wellbeing together.
每一張門票，都能協助我們延續這份工作。立即預留座位，邀請朋友同行，讓我們一同慶祝這一年來的連繫與身心健康。