Turkey was hit hard by the strong earthquake. The four religious groups in Taoyuan donated 5.53 million yuan, which was accepted by the representative of Mayor Zhang Shanzheng and will be transferred to the special disaster relief account of the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

(Photo by reporter Xie Wuxiong)

[Reporter Xie Wuxiong/Taoyuan Report] Turkey was hit hard by the strong earthquake, causing heavy casualties. The number of victims has exceeded 40,500. Donated 5.53 million yuan, today (18th) handed over to the special disaster relief account of the Ministry of Health and Welfare by the Taoyuan City Government, hoping to attract more people to do love together.

The donation ceremony was held at the city hall at 11:30 in the morning. Wang Jiexi, chairman of Renhai Palace, Wu Zhengzong, chairman of Cihu Palace, Shi Rensheng, the abbot of An'an Temple, Zheng Qinghuo, director of Taoyuan Xuantian Gongde Association, and others were present.

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Mayor Zhang Shanzheng thanked the four religious groups. He said that the city government will help transfer the money to the special disaster relief account of the Ministry of Health and Welfare as soon as possible.

When the 9.21 Earthquake hit Taiwan in 1999, Turkey was one of the first countries to arrive in Taiwan for disaster relief. The recent Turkish earthquake caused heavy casualties, with more than 40,000 casualties to date. In addition to Taiwan sending search and rescue teams for humanitarian assistance, people from all walks of life also responded Goodwill, hope to contribute to the post-disaster reconstruction.

On behalf of religious groups, Wang Jiexi said that the earthquake in Turkey has caused serious casualties. As a member of the global village, the four temples in Taoyuan are trying their best to help the disaster-stricken households in Turkey to return to normal life as soon as possible.