Chongqing - A new book titled Hi, I'm Chongqing was launched on December 25th, and along with it, a charity event took place at Chongqing People's Square. It aims to help the earthquake-affected people in Jishishan County in Northwest China's Gansu Province, as they face the challenges of winter following a 6.2-magnitude earthquake on December 18th.
A new book titled Hi, I'm Chongqing was launched on December 25th, and along with it, a charity event took place at Chongqing People's Square. (Photo/Wang Yiling)
The Western China International Communication Organization organized the event with the Luhai International Communication Foundation, Chongqing Xinhua Bookstore, and China CITIC Bookstore.
During the charity sale, the organizers pledged to donate 50 yuan (about $7) to the Luhai International Communication Foundation for every book sold. This money would be used to buy essential winter supplies for the earthquake-stricken area.
"With the release of the new book, we aim to foster a city-wide spirit of public welfare through residents purchasing books and organizers contributing funds. Our objective is to extend the warmth of Chongqing to the people in the quake zone," said Xie Yun, Director of the Project Department at Luhai Foundation.
A new book titled Hi, I'm Chongqing is launched on December 25th, and along with it, a charity event took place at Chongqing People's Square. (Photo/Western China International Communication Organization)
As part of the book launch activities, the photo exhibition of Encounter Chongqing: Diverse City, Future Reflection showcased Chongqing's unique features, exploring the city's natural landscape, city architecture, and diverse culture, inviting locals and tourists to appreciate the multifaceted beauty of Chongqing.
The exhibition attracts numerous citizens and tourists. (Photo/Western China International Communication Organization)
The exhibition and the charity sale attracted numerous citizens and tourists. People were not only captivated by the beauty of Chongqing presented in the exhibition but also contributed with love for the earthquake-hit area.
"This Chongqing in the old photos, I've never seen it before, let alone my child. I want to buy a copy and show it to him," said a young citizen after touring the exhibition, heading straight to the charity sale booth to make a purchase. Another citizen buying the book said, "This book is perfect for collecting, and I want to contribute in my own way. The weather is freezing now, and the affected residents and relief workers are struggling. I hope to make them feel the warmth from Chongqing folks."
The exhibition attracts numerous citizens and tourists. (Photo/Western China International Communication Organization)
On December 25th, 109 copies of Hi I'm Chongqing were sold during the event, raising 5,450 yuan (about $763) in donations. Xie Yun said that, according to communication with frontline rescue personnel in the disaster area, the primary focus is reconstruction. Given the cold weather, the funds raised would be used to purchase the most needed winter supplies and promptly send them to the quake-hit areas.