Children around the world are taking part in activities marking International Children's Day and young survivors from quake-hit areas of Sichuan have not been forgotten. People from all walks of life are trying to help them overcome their trauma.
In a temporary shelter in Sichuan's provincial capital, Chengdu, volunteers have organized games for the children.
In a temporary shelter in Sichuan's provincial capital, Chengdu, volunteers have organized games for the children.
Zhou Lisha from Sichuan Electricity Company said, "This kind of game is simple. But it helps children unite with each other as they live together."
Psychologists have arranged these activities, aiming to encourage children to cope with their emotions.
And in a temporary shelter in Sichuan's city of Dujiangyan, Egypt's ambassador to China, Mahmoud Allam, has brought gifts for the young survivors from Egyptian children.
Liu Xue, pupil from Dujiangyan, said, "I would like to say 'thank you' to him. He has given me some happiness."
In Muzuo Tibetan Township Primary School, there are almost a hundred Tibetan pupils. The school was destroyed in the quake. On Saturday, soldiers gave the children gifts to mark Children's Day. And the children said they would study hard and help their hometown.
They performed a Tibetan dance with some of their parents to show their appreciation to the soldiers.
The pupil's mother said, "I am really touched. I'm too excited to say a word. Tibetan and Han people are one family."
In a temporary military hospital doctors and nurses are preparing gifts for young quake survivors.
Nine year old Ni Weizong belongs to the Qiang Ethnic minority. His leg was injured in the earthquake and he is being treated in the hospital.
Some children draw their future homes and also express their hopes in writing a sign that they may well be on their way to recovery.
(CCTV June 2, 2008)
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