Thirtieth Anniversary of Tangshan Earthquake

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Thirtieth Anniversary of Tangshan Earthquake
An observer looks at the site of the earthquake. There is a symbol "July 28" on it. (China Photos/Getty Images)
7/31/2006
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7/31/2006

July 28 is the 30th anniversary of the 1976 Tangshan earthquake. Tangshan residents offered flower baskets and wine etc in commemoration of loved ones, friends and fellow compatriots who perished in the earthquake.

Mr and Mrs Guo are old residents of Tangshan city and survivors of the earthquake. They reminisce the past at the site of the earthquake. (China Photos/Getty Images)
Mr and Mrs Guo are old residents of Tangshan city and survivors of the earthquake. They reminisce the past at the site of the earthquake. (China Photos/Getty Images)
On July 28, Tangshan city residents and tourists present flowers at the memorial wall in commemoration of loved ones who perished in the earthquake 30 years ago. (China Photos/Getty Images)
On July 28, Tangshan city residents and tourists present flowers at the memorial wall in commemoration of loved ones who perished in the earthquake 30 years ago. (China Photos/Getty Images)
July 28 2006 is the 30th anniversary of the Tangshan earthquake. Residents from Tangshan city and tourists present flowers at the memorial wall in commemoration of the dead. (China Photos/Getty Images)
July 28 2006 is the 30th anniversary of the Tangshan earthquake. Residents from Tangshan city and tourists present flowers at the memorial wall in commemoration of the dead. (China Photos/Getty Images)
People commemorating victims of the 1976 Tangshan earthquake at the memorial wall.(The Epoch Times)
People commemorating victims of the 1976 Tangshan earthquake at the memorial wall.(The Epoch Times)