Zhouqu will hold 5,000 people rally to mourn the refugees

On the morning of the 15th, Zhouqu, Gansu, will hold thousands of gatherings to mourn the victims of the devastating landslides.

From the night of August 7 to the early morning of the 8th, an outbreak of debris flow in Zhouqu County caused major casualties. In order to express its deep condolences over the death of the compatriots in Zhouqu of Gansu Province, the State Council decided to hold a national mourning event on August 15th. The national and overseas embassies and consulates were to mourn and stop public entertainment activities.

Zhouqu’s mourning meeting place was located in Dongjie Village, Chengguan Town, which was in the central area where mudslides were discharged. The disaster was severe. More than 300 people were killed or missing, and most of the houses were destroyed.

On the afternoon of the 14th, the large machinery had flattened a slightly larger area on the rubble. The banner on the black background of the words "Sorrowful Sacrifice of the Zhouqu and the Debris Flowing Compatriots" has been suspended.

It is understood that local people, rescue workers and officers from Gansu Province, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and Zhouqu County will participate in the event today, involving a total of approximately 5,000 people. Lu Hao, secretary of the Gansu Provincial Party Committee of the CPC, will deliver a speech.

At the scene, the reporter saw thousands of rescue officers and soldiers and people from all walks of life wearing flowers. The ruins on both sides of the venue were filled with wreaths made by people from all walks of life. Zhouqu is one of the Tibetan settlements. County Governor Jiangtou said that on August 15th, a national mourning event was held. Zhouqu’s memorials were located in the ditch of the seriously affected Sanyanyu Village and will be mourned by Gansu Province. . Jiangmu Tang said that the memorial will reflect some of the characteristics of Tibetans and comfort the victims of all ethnic groups.

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