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Requiem For WenChuan Earthquake Anniversary

iWalk 15 May 2009 28 Comments

I was invited to attend the Charity Concert for Wenchuan Earthquake Anniversary the day before last. It’s a Symphony Orchestra Concert performed Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem. The concert successfully raised 730 thousands RenMinBi for Earthquake disaster area.

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The entrepreneur of concert was Lions Clubs International’s GuangZhou department. I knew many people of Lions Clubs during the days when I was a volunteer at the disaster area. They are all people with warm heart.

They choice The church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus(圣心大教堂) as the place where the concert was hold. Founded at 1863, it is the Cathedral of Guangzhou diocese. . It is also the most famous Gothic architectural in China. Since the building is entirely made of granite, it was also called “The Stone House”. It perfectly represents the combination of Chinese and Western cultures.

The church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Travel Guide:

Address: Yide Zhong Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou （广州市越秀区一德中路）

Bus: Line No.8, 40, 58, 61, 82, 194. Near the Yide Road Stop.

Admission: Free

Opening Hours: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. every Sunday

You can also know more about Lions Clubs International at WikiPedia: Lions Clubs International

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28 Comments »

Metz said:

Hi iWalk

wow this cathedral is grandeur. In the midst of disaster so much good does come out. But it is still sad that something like that had to happen. I love the pictures though it is simply breath taking

Btw
You have been tagged to save the world – See you at Empyty Streets 1027 http://emptystreets27.blogspot.com XOXO

iWalk reply on May 19th, 2009 6:49 pm:

Sorry for the delay reply, Metz.

The whole blogspot.com was blocked since four days ago, I have to find a Proxy Server to visit your site!

I am so glad to be tagged by you! Yeah, I have a post about environmental: http://www.iwalku2.com/2009/03/travel-back-to-see-how-earth-changed-though-google-earth.html

I really love your post about Let’s Save Our World Meme, I will share it on my facebook!

# 17 May 2009 at 12:26 pm

Tiny said:

Lest we forget…

Tiny’s last blog post..Laoshan Mountain Tea Garden

iWalk reply on May 19th, 2009 6:52 pm:

HBO’s China’s Unnatural Disaster is very great.
Glad to see such videos.

# 17 May 2009 at 6:25 pm

foongpc said:

Good to know that this charity concert is a success! Nice photos of the church interior and those lovely cellos.

foongpc’s last blog post..All About Bathing

iWalk reply on May 19th, 2009 6:57 pm:

I know you love piano more, But I have no chance to take a photo of that big piano, foongpc.

We always want do something really helpful, But that’s not easy.

# 18 May 2009 at 2:57 am

brexians said:

great post

iWalk reply on May 20th, 2009 10:05 am:

Thanks Brexians.

I love your links every much.

# 19 May 2009 at 6:36 pm

景晖 said:

这个教堂很壮观，美丽和很迷人。最适合记念在地震失去的人。

虽然在另外一个国家，我们也一起记念！

我父亲刚从广洲回来，带了一本写说地震的照片和劲历，我现在读那本书。

Lest We Forget

景晖
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iWalk reply on May 20th, 2009 10:10 am:

是啊，在中国这样的教堂很少呢！

我父母的单位也出了一本地震的画册，那些家长守着孩子尸体痛苦的镜头，实在让人心碎。

# 20 May 2009 at 12:55 am

heidi said:

oh how beautiful! Just beautiful and I can only imagine how it would have been to be there. So glad they were able to raise money!

iWalk reply on May 20th, 2009 10:24 am:

Yeah, Heidi, I think that’s a good place to hold such a Charity Concert.

# 20 May 2009 at 9:32 am

jam said:

I seldom see churches in Chengdu when I went there last time. Are you a Christian, iWalk?

jam’s last blog post..Kuching Waterfront

iWalk reply on May 21st, 2009 7:16 pm:

Hi Jam, I am not a Christian, But I love churches.
This church locates in GuangZhou, yeah, I didn’t see churches in Chengdu too!

BTW, I don’t know why I can’t visit your website, It always said URL err!

jam reply on May 24th, 2009 9:35 am:

Some others also complaining about that. I think maybe my site needs longer time to load because of the theme and plugins, etc I used. So please be patient, my friend

jam’s last blog post..Photohunt: Plastic

iWalk reply on May 24th, 2009 5:27 pm:

No worries,Jam. It’s better today!

# 20 May 2009 at 11:26 am

Cashmere said:

I’m glad the event was a success… The church looks really nice!

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iWalk reply on May 23rd, 2009 10:51 am:

Thanks Cashmere, Glad see your update!

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# 22 May 2009 at 7:17 am

grace said:

The splendor of the Cathedral is awesome. So it is a year ago already… time flew so fast.

iWalk reply on May 23rd, 2009 11:02 am:

Yeah, Time flew so fast, I hope things can get better as fast as that.

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# 22 May 2009 at 9:54 am

schizoshrink said:

nice shots you’ve got here!

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iWalk reply on May 23rd, 2009 11:26 am:

Thanks my friend, Hope you have chance to visit there.

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# 22 May 2009 at 10:13 pm

Talen said:

Beautiful church and photo’s. What a nice way to remember the tragedy with class.

Talen’s last blog post..Thai Ingenuity

iWalk reply on May 23rd, 2009 12:51 pm:

Thanks for your kindly concern, Talen.

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# 23 May 2009 at 3:36 am

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iWalk reply on May 24th, 2009 5:23 pm:

Thanks so much for the adding!

Have a nice weekend!

# 23 May 2009 at 7:38 pm

This Makes My Day said:

Hi iWalku2,

What a beautiful cathedral, I didn’t knew much about Catholic churches in China, but your post has inspired me to search more info. A very beautiful church!
Have a great weekend!

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iWalk reply on May 24th, 2009 5:25 pm:

My friend, I don’t knew much about Catholic churches in China either, You know it’s the first time I visit this church!

Yeah, I need search more info too!

# 24 May 2009 at 4:01 am

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