Museum in memory of quake victims

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A special exhibition area has been set up for victims who were students. Diaries, textbooks, shoes, schoolbags and other articles belonging to these young victims are on display. More than fifty three hundred students died or remain missing.

The exhibition brings back many memories of the catastrophe.

A museum visitor said, "It's only one year since the May 12th earthquake. Many things are still vivid in my mind. It was a disaster for China. But it also meant that the country had to become stronger."

"These objects, videos and photos related to the earthquake also demonstrate the love that people have for one another. I think it's very meaningful to collect all these things and show them to the public."

The museum is the result of a personal donation of 30 million yuan from Fan Jianchuan, an entrepreneur and well-known private collector in Sichuan.

Fan Jianchuan, the founder of Wenchuan Earthquake Museum, said, "By establishing this museum, I wanted to help people remember the disaster, and the strength, unity and unselfish love people showed during that time. Most importantly, I hope it will remind people of the lessons we learnt from the earthquake. We shouldn't forget the disaster, but should strive to cope."

The museum is a special way of remembering the victims. But the disaster left us far than pain and sorrow. The museum provides an opportunity to remember the past for achieving a better future.

Editor:Liu Anqi