Monday, May 19, 2008
Olympic torch relay suspended
China will begin mourning today, 1428, exactly one week after the devastating earthquake at Sichuan, China.The mourning will take place over three days. The Olympic torch relay will be suspended. The torch is due to be in the eastern cities of Ningbo and Jiaxing in Zhejiang Province on Monday, then in Shanghai on Tuesday and Wednesday.
China doesn't have Vesak Day holiday like Singapore, and neither have the Chinese heard of the important day. But coincidentally, they decided to start mourning on Vesak Day.
Bear in mind and pray for the suffering.
The fire stops burning
The people lose their smiles
But the warmth of unity
Like the white lotus' purity
Brings cheers and relief to all
Labels: Buddhism, China, news, religion, Shanghai, Singapore, travel
posted by QueenPig @ 10:18 AM
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