This undated photo shows a letter wrote autographically by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabaoto to elementary and high school students in earthquake-devastated Dujiangyan City, Sichuan Province, on eve of the first anniversary of the May 12 disaster that left more than 80,000 people dead or missing and millions homeless. About 10,000 students from 50 elementary and high schools were undergoing art therapy, with the help of psychiatrists from Shanghai. The organizer of the program chose 150 of their paintings and published them in a collection, "Beautiful Flowers." These were the words Wen wrote on a blackboard when he visited a local elementary school on Sept. 2, 2008. A copy of the book, signed by 156 Dujiangyan students, was sent to Wen on behalf of all local elementary and high school students. This letter is a response to the special gift. (Xinhua/Fan Rujun)
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BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Premier Wen Jiabao has written to elementary and high school students in earthquake-devastated Dujiangyan City, Sichuan Province, on eve of the first anniversary of the May 12 disaster that left more than 80,000 people dead or missing and millions homeless.
Following is the full text of Wen's letter, dated
April 26:
"My dear children,
I have received the album of paintings entitled
'Beautiful Flowers' you signed and sent to me. Thank you very much.
My heart was deeply touched when I saw your elaborate
works. They are unique and authentic depictions of what you experienced in that
solemn and stirring earthquake-relief campaign.
You were brave enough to face the catastrophe and
full of confidence and courage to surmount the difficulties; you have stood up
in the ruins with your backs straight; and you have buried pain and great love
deep in your hearts and turned them into strength to move forward.
Your little hearts have become even more pure,
solemn, staunch and beautiful after all the hardships; you have been aware of
ways to become someone useful who can help others lead better lives, with gritty
will and through great efforts; and you are the most beautiful flowers, which
have blossomed out on this disaster-hit land, and you are the future and hope of
the country and the people.
On eve of the first anniversary of the Wenchuan
Earthquake, we are commemorating people, children in particular, who lost their
lives. The best [we] can do is to do a good job in the post-disaster
reconstruction and build a beautiful home.
Our country is plagued with frequent disasters, and
we can only overcome them with a scientific attitude, practical spirit and
strenuous effort, to enable people, primarily children, to live in peace,
harmony and happiness.
You have expressed your memories of me and I also
miss you, and I miss all the children in the disaster-hit areas. I love you
deeply!"
Officials said that about 10,000 students from 50
elementary and high schools were undergoing art therapy, with the help of
psychiatrists from Shanghai, the city that has assisted Dujiangyan in its
rebuilding efforts.
The organizer of the program chose 150 of their
paintings and published them in a collection, "Beautiful Flowers." These were
the words Wen wrote on a blackboard when he visited a local elementary school on
Sept. 2, 2008.
A copy of the book, signed by 156 Dujiangyan
students, was sent to Wen on behalf of all local elementary and high school
students.
Special Report: 1st Anniversary of Wenchuan
Earthquake
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