Premier writes to students in devastated town on China quake´s anniversary

Source: Xinhua | 05-11-2009 13:20

BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Premier Wen Jiabao has written to elementary and high school students in earthquake-devastated Dujiangyan City, Sichuan Province, on eve of the first anniversary of the May 12 disaster that left more than 80,000 people dead or missing and millions homeless.

Premier Wen Jiabao has written to elementary and high school students in earthquake-devastated Dujiangyan City, Sichuan  Province.

Following is the full text of Wen's letter, dated April 26:

"My dear children,

I have received the album of paintings entitled 'Beautiful Flowers' you signed and sent to me. Thank you very much.

My heart was deeply touched when I saw your elaborate works. They are unique and authentic depictions of what you experienced in that solemn and stirring earthquake-relief campaign.

You were brave enough to face the catastrophe and full of confidence and courage to surmount the difficulties; you have stood up in the ruins with your backs straight; and you have buried pain and great love deep in your hearts and turned them into strength to move forward.

Your little hearts have become even more pure, solemn, staunch and beautiful after all the hardships; you have been aware of ways to become someone useful who can help others lead better lives, with gritty will and through great efforts; and you are the most beautiful flowers, which have blossomed out on this disaster-hit land, and you are the future and hope of the country and the people.