Special Report: 7.1-magnitude Quake Hit Qinghai, China |
As the rescue and relief operation continues in Yushu Tibetan autonomous prefecture, people across China are showing sympathy and blessings for the victims in various ways. People of Nanchang, the capital city of Jiangxi Province, are showing their support.
A great number of volunteers gathered in downtown Bayi Square in Nanchang. They lit thousands of candles in support of people in the quake-zone.
Although it was raining throughout the night, volunteers stood towards the northwest direction, where Yushu is located, to send their best wishes. The candles lit up the square.
As the rescue and relief operation continues in Yushu Tibetan autonomous prefecture, people across China are showing sympathy and blessings for the victims in various ways. |
A Nanchang resident said, "We hope the victims at Yushu earthquake will receive good treatment, and those who were killed are now in peace."
A Nanchang resident said, "No matter what the weather is like, we will definitely come."
A Nanchang resident said, "Although I come from Heilongjiang Province, and now I live in Nanchang, it is still far from Yushu. But we think the same, we are all Chinese."
Students at Nanchang medical university used green ribbons to show how their feelings for the quake victims.
They tied the ribbons to tree branches on every corner of the campus.
An university student said, "Green represents hope, vitality, and vigor. We want to use green ribbon to express our best wishes for the people in Yushu."
Some of the students also wrote words of condolence and support on a pad tied to the tree alongside the ribbons.
An university student said,"We are all one family, and are all Chinese. As well as economic relief, we need to show our love. I hope people in Yushu can rebuild their homes soon."
People across the country are together in support of Yushu, in sending support and best wishes for the people there.
As the rescue and relief operation continues in Yushu Tibetan autonomous prefecture, people across China are showing sympathy and blessings for the victims in various ways. |