As relief supplies pour into quake-stricken Xizang, aid workers have also volunteered to provide psychological support to child survivors, healing young hearts and restore hope in village communities.
The powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region at 09:05 on Jan 7, leaving 126 people dead and hundreds injured. Thousands of homes have been damaged or reduced to rubble, with over 60,000 residents affected.
Amid ongoing rescue and relief operations, a dedicated team from the Sichuan Red Cross has been offering more than traditional aid in the hardest-hit Changsuo Township. They have been helping children heal emotionally through counseling and group activities.
Through singing, drawing, and playing games with the children, the volunteers offered more than just shred of comfort and joy in a trying moment -- they formed genuine connections with the youngsters. In one touching moment, the children expressed their gratitude to the volunteers, inviting them to return to visit their homes when rebuilding efforts conclude.
Before saying goodbye, the children and rescue workers posed for a group photo, chanting words of encouragement together in a moment that spoke volumes to he healing power of love and kindness.
Volunteers offer vital emotional support to children affected by quake trauma in Xizang
More than 20 films will hit Chinese screens during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday from Saturday to Monday, spanning genres from revolutionary historical dramas, realism movies to suspense thrillers, according to the China Film Administration on Thursday.
Revolutionary historical films such as Blood-Spattered Cliff, Eight Sons, Eight Soldiers, and Half Of The Quilt, will pay tribute to martyrs through the lens.
Three films -- It's OK, Now I Met Her, and Sunshine Women's Choir -- tell moving stories of love, growth, and reconciliation.
It's OK is a contemporary family comedy that follows a mother and daughter navigating their joyful yet turbulent relationship. Now I Met Her tells a rebellious teenager who gets to know his late mother through her old diary. Sunshine Women's Choir, a film from the Taiwan region of China, portrays the "perfect" maternal love of "imperfect mothers."
The suspense film Game of Identity tells the story of two people from different backgrounds who accidentally swap lives, setting off an unexpected adventure. The documentary films Seeking Nature: The Code of Life, and Missions to the Moon (Part One) explore the connection between humanity and science.
Imported films from different countries, including The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, Project Hail Mary, and Hoppers, will deliver spectacular cinematic experiences to audiences.
The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival for honoring the deceased and paying tribute to ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for Chinese citizens as they engage in outdoor activities and sightseeing.
Over 20 films expected to hit Chinese screens during Qingming Festival Holiday
