Mourning for China
A candle for each victim of the Sichuan Earthquake China
I know in our country we already have a lot of problems to take care of. Like the recent Typhoon Cosme which ravaged Zambales and left a few people dead, the rising prices and even worse, politics. I seldom read or watch the news so I’m not really updated on political situations but in environmental and calamity news, I make sure to pay attention. When I learned about the Cyclone that hit Burma (didn’t even know Cyclones exist here in south east Asia) I was devastated by the news. And I was more surprised recently on what happened to Sichuan China lately. That 7.9 earthquake which hit south-west China left more than 3000 people dead. For this I offer my deepest condolences to the families, victims and the Chinese government.
Aisle of Flowers at Dujiangyan, Sichuan
Honestly, if I hadn’t been there a few months ago, I wouldn’t be too concerned about what happened. It was just a few months ago when I was walking at the streets of Chengdu and Dujiangyan and now seeing those video clips from CNN and the news was really hard to muster. I actually told myself when I was there that I could practically love that city and can live there for a time. I somehow empathize with the people there and hope the pass through these trying times.
Wenshu temple Wall Lantern in Chengdu
After 8 days since the earthquake tragedy, 34000+ dead found and more than 250000 people hurt, China still cries for hope and strength. Today is also the start of their mourning. It’s a pity I could do nothing physically from where I am to help those in need there in China, likewise for the cyclone victims in Myanmar. What I can only do now is to immortalize the good memories and images of those places a few months before this tragedy happened. I am also hoping that China’s heritage wasn’t damaged as well. This is a sad thing indeed. Something that even our country should be prepared for. Our planet is changing, I hope we are ready enough to face those changes.
Tags: Burma, Calamity, Chengdu, China, China Earthquake, Dujiangyan, Earthquake, Sichuan, Wenshu
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Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 at 5:15 pm 
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May 20th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
we mourn for china. may those souls find peace.
May 20th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
may they rest in peace….
May 20th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
For those who want to help, I think they can donate to organizations like UNICEF. I just found out that UNICEF is one of the few organizations allowed to work in Myanmar. They’re also in China if I’m not mistaken. http://www.unicef.org
May 20th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
very sad days for China.. i am so overwhelmed of the never ending sad news.. must be the signs of the times..
May 21st, 2008 at 1:35 am
Yes, it was such a big disaster. Prayers are with the victims and their families. Just glad you were there earlier in the year and not there when this occured.
May 21st, 2008 at 11:52 am
we live in cataclysmic times. my prayers go to the souls of those who departed and the families they left behind.
May 21st, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Indeed, our planet is changing. These are all very sad events. May they find peace.
May 21st, 2008 at 3:39 pm
last night, the news said the death toll rose to 40,000 people. i couldn’t even imagine the magnitude of sorrow and grief of the bereaved families. but they are still fortunate; they have a government capable of helping them. the case isn’t the same in Myanmar, where the military government is not only incapable, but it is also unwilling to maximize international support.
indeed, in this borderless world, one nation’s grief is the world’s sorrow. no country, no people, is ever too far away.
May 21st, 2008 at 5:11 pm
At first,I received text from a cousin that a certain earthquake will hit our country, I was really bothered.But the day after,a sad news came out that it was in China…….its really saddening….to see people dying and suffering.
May 21st, 2008 at 11:04 pm
That is a very sad event. I hope the people can recover.
May 22nd, 2008 at 8:17 am
this is such a sad tragedy, my prayers for china
May 22nd, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Death is the last chapter of time, but the first chapter of eternity. May they rest in peace. Amen.