The Nepalese people have shown their gratitude to China and the Chinese International Search and Rescue Team (CISAR) members for their stalwart deeds in Nepal during the country's time of dire need in the post-earthquake days.[Special coverage]
A large number of Nepalese people expressed their thanks and appreciation to China for the great effort and contribution made and offered from the Chinese side to provide rescue and relief services to those effected by the devastating earthquake.
The 62-member CISAR team has returned safely home from Nepal after working tirelessly in dangerous conditions for the two weeks, with their efforts leaving a lasting impression on the locals they served, helped and, ultimately, saved.
Govinda Bhandari, 39, a local resident of Manamaiju, Kathmandu, one of the worst quake affected areas, describes China's rescue efforts with nothing but praise.
"The Chinese have won the hearts and minds of the Nepalese by showing a great contribution in a time of unimaginable disaster time," Bhandari said. "The Chinese team will remain in our hearts forever."
Bhandari, a local entrepreneur, who saw the work of the CISAR team from up close, was particularly impressed about the team's honest dedication to their work and tireless efforts.
"Nepal and other countries could learn a lot from China's example here," he said.
The CISAR was the first foreign team who rescued a survivor who was trapped beneath rubble in the Gongabu area after April 26 quake. CISAR rescued two survivors from the rubble during their time in Nepal. According an official report, the team treated more than 2,700 victims and cleared around 430 buildings.
The Nepalese community has taken to social media to show its gratitude to China for its hardworking assistance. Younger people as well have been hailing the effort of CISAR in Nepal, in a sign that the Sino-Nepal bilateral relationship has hit a new level of affinity and mutual respect.
Siddhartha Rai, 24, a Bachelor of Social Science, was also in admiration of CISAR along with his colleagues.
"I heard only about the Chinese," he told to Xinhua, "They are really laborious and honest in their work, we really have to salute them for their great cooperation during the horrific disaster in Nepal," he said.
China is very much considered by the Nepalese as loyal neighbor who is always one of the quickest to show up in times of disaster to save their neighbors with an attitude of selflessness, tenacity, resoluteness, doggedness and, perhaps most important of all, with respect, friendship and dignity.
