"Touching China" Award dedicated to all Chinese People

The "Touching China" awards present the

annual special award to all Chinese people on Thursday, February 5, 2009.

(Photo: cctv.com)

BEIJING,Feb.7 -- The "Touching China"

awards, presented by China Central Television (CCTV), honoured all Chinese

people for the first time on Thursday for their tenacity, bravery and wisdom

during 2008.

"The Chinese people showed to the world the touching

heartfelt power of the nation to withstand snowstorms, ensure earthquake relief,

host the Olympics and Paralympics and successfully complete the Shenzhou 7

mission", the awards ceremony presenter said.

"It was hard to decide on one winner for this special

award", said Zhu Bo, the producer of the awards. "We finally decided to present

this award to all Chinese people, because each of us is the witness, the victim

and the rescuer of the major events of 2008. Those who can touch China are you

and me, everyday people going about their everyday lives."

The awards ceremony, different from other years, was

divided into four seasons and reviewed the major events which occurred at

different stages throughout the year. The awards were presented according to a

time line.

Ten individuals or groups were given awards during

the ceremony, including the Olympic opening and closing production team led by

Zhang Yimou and handicapped Olympic torch bearer Jin Jing.

The "Touching China" awards ceremony is held annually

in honour of those whose performances have touched the nation over the past

year.

(Source: CRIENGLISH.com)