
Relief team volunteer Chang Chi-To said, "Today, after much difficulties, 2800 families* will be receiving relief aids. And because of this Earthquake, Tzu Chi came to Nepal, the birthplace of Shakyamuni Buddha 2500 years ago."
On May 10, a total of 2,218 families received relief goods, including: rice, dal, sugar, oil, salt, and hygiene pack. Around 800 people participated the Buddha Day Ceremony.
*The list of relief aid recipients was provided by the government office of Bhaktapur.
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