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Give a Hand to China Earthquake Rescue 2008-Christchurch Fundraising
2008.05.12
The chilly wet weather could not stop Christchurch people gathering in Cathedral Square on Saturday, 24 May 2008 for a fundraising to the people who were killed in the earthquake and most importantly to the homeless, starving and suffering people who are having to rebuild their homes. The event is accompanied by video footage from Sichuan earthquake zone and followed by a candlelight memorial service.
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The chilly wet weather could not stop Christchurch people gathering in Cathedral Square on Saturday, 24 May 2008 for a fundraising to the people who were killed in the earthquake and most importantly to the homeless, starving and suffering people who are having to rebuild their homes. The event is accompanied by video footage from Sichuan earthquake zone and followed by a candlelight memorial service.
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The 2008 Sichuan earthquake, which measured at 8.0 Ms, occurred at 14:28:01on 12 May 2008 in Sichuan, China. Wenchuan, the epicenter iss 80 kilometres west-northwest of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan(1,500 km away from Beijing). Official figures state that 87,000 are confirmed dead. It was the deadliest and strongest earthquake to hit China since the 1976 Tangshan earthquake, which killed at least 240,000 people.
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The 2008 Sichuan earthquake, which measured at 8.0 Ms, occurred at 14:28:01on 12 May 2008 in Sichuan, China. Wenchuan, the epicenter iss 80 kilometres west-northwest of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan(1,500 km away from Beijing). Official figures state that 87,000 are confirmed dead. It was the deadliest and strongest earthquake to hit China since the 1976 Tangshan earthquake, which killed at least 240,000 people.
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The Sichuan earthquake left about 5.0 million people homeless (more than the whole New Zealand population). Together with Kiwis, Chinese community in Christchurch give a hand to China earthquake rescue.
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The Sichuan earthquake left about 5.0 million people homeless (more than the whole New Zealand population). Together with Kiwis, Chinese community in Christchurch give a hand to China earthquake rescue.
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Maori leaders from the south island tribe (Ngai Tahu) also give a call and mourning to the people died in Sichuan massive earthquake.
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Maori leaders from the south island tribe (Ngai Tahu) also give a call and mourning to the people died in Sichuan massive earthquake.
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The 6-hour video footage of CCTV (China Central TV) about the Sichuan earthquake is played in Cathedral Square.
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The 6-hour video footage of CCTV (China Central TV) about the Sichuan earthquake is played in Cathedral Square.
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Lianne Dalziel, Minister of Commerce expresses her sympathy on the Chinese earthquake victims.
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Lianne Dalziel, Minister of Commerce expresses her sympathy on the Chinese earthquake victims.
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The fundraising volunteers show their warm hearts out in the cold late autumn.
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The fundraising volunteers show their warm hearts out in the cold late autumn.
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Ruth Dyson, Minister of Social Development delivers her support to the local Chinese community members and their family and friends far in China who are suffering the natural disaster.
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Ruth Dyson, Minister of Social Development delivers her support to the local Chinese community members and their family and friends far in China who are suffering the natural disaster.
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International students from China join in fundraising.
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International students from China join in fundraising.
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an anonymous volunteer
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an anonymous volunteer
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Yani Johanson, Christchurch city councilor addresses his best wish to Sichuan people.
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Yani Johanson, Christchurch city councilor addresses his best wish to Sichuan people.
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Migrants from Sichuan rehearse the choir of 'The world is full of love'.
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Migrants from Sichuan rehearse the choir of 'The world is full of love'.
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Hand-in-hand and sing together 'The world is full of love'.
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Hand-in-hand and sing together 'The world is full of love'.
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A priest from the local church prays for the Chinese victims and their families.
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A priest from the local church prays for the Chinese victims and their families.
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International students from Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and mainland China make a collective donation before choir.
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International students from Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and mainland China make a collective donation before choir.
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Individual Chinese migrants from all over China sing together 'Tomorrow will be better'.
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Individual Chinese migrants from all over China sing together 'Tomorrow will be better'.
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People sign their names with their best wishes to Sichuan victims and their families.
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People sign their names with their best wishes to Sichuan victims and their families.
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A Chinese elderly lady contributes to earthquake donation.
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A Chinese elderly lady contributes to earthquake donation.
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A Kiwi couple also donate to support the Chinese quake victims.
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A Kiwi couple also donate to support the Chinese quake victims.
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Chinese students who are studying in Christchurch love the donation sticker - a red warm heart for China.
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Chinese students who are studying in Christchurch love the donation sticker - a red warm heart for China.
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The second generation of Chinese migrants may not be aware of how lucky they are to live safely in New Zealand, comparing with those who lost their parents and schools in Sichuan earthquake.
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The second generation of Chinese migrants may not be aware of how lucky they are to live safely in New Zealand, comparing with those who lost their parents and schools in Sichuan earthquake.
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preparation for the candlelight memorial service
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preparation for the candlelight memorial service
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Thousands of candles are lit up for those died in Sichuan earthquake on 12 May 2008.
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Thousands of candles are lit up for those died in Sichuan earthquake on 12 May 2008.
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Christchurch people battle against the chilliness and send their financial and emotional support to Chinese people who are suffering from the massive earthquake.
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Christchurch people battle against the chilliness and send their financial and emotional support to Chinese people who are suffering from the massive earthquake.
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Hundreds candles spell out a big heart and a Chinese character æ¼ (mourning).
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Hundreds candles spell out a big heart and a Chinese character 悼 (mourning).
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Donation raised from Christchurch individuals and organisations, NZ$43,538.81 (approximately 240,000 Chinese Yuan) will be thansfered to Sichuan via Chinese Embassy in Wellington.
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Donation raised from Christchurch individuals and organisations, NZ$43,538.81 (approximately 240,000 Chinese Yuan) will be thansfered to Sichuan via Chinese Embassy in Wellington.
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It is reported that with national and international aid the Chinese government will work out a new construction plan in three months and rebuild up a new city in the epicentre area by 2011.
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It is reported that with national and international aid the Chinese government will work out a new construction plan in three months and rebuild up a new city in the epicentre area by 2011.
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There is a better future with hope and love.
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There is a better future with hope and love.
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