Chengdu Earthquake Moment of "Silence" in Beijing

[fichan25052505]

i only realised people are deliberately beeping their horns. Initially i thought everyone was beeping because they had no idea what was going on. What is the beeping for though?

[annadread]

So amazing, everyone just... stopped.

Nothing like this would happen in the United States. People are too busy and wrapped up with themselves to see the world around them.

Someday, I hope to live in China. If there is ever peace.

[eschenk3]

Hello, in many ancient traditions, including Chinese, funeral and memorial includes wailing, which is why the local population "gets it". In addition, 7 days after death, the spirit is believed to return to this world... They can see us, but we cannot see them. Public display of grief and respect are attempts to restore peace in mind.

[tigerbalm06]

Oh cool...thanks for the info eschenk3 and putting the ceremony in perspective. I don't think I've ever been to a traditional Chinese funeral before.

Now I have a better understanding of it all.

[eatlikehobbit]

WOW

[morgsnick]

viva China