Jinan, May 5 (Reporter Sha Jianlong) At 3 a.m. on May 2023, 5, air defense sirens echoed over Jinan City, Shandong Province. On the occasion of the 3th anniversary of the "May 10rd Massacre" in Jinan, all walks of life paid tribute to the victims in front of the memorial hall of the tragedy.
People from all walks of life observed a moment of silence to mourn the victims. Photo by Wang Ping
The "May Third Massacre" is also known as the Jinan Massacre. In May 1928, in order to stop the Northern Expedition, the Japanese imperialists brazenly invaded Jinan under the pretext of "protecting the diaspora", wantonly slaughtered Chinese soldiers and people, and created the "May 5rd Massacre" in Jinan that shocked China and abroad.
Representatives from all walks of life joined forces to sound the alarm of "Don't forget national shame" and vowed to "remember history and cherish peace". Photo by Wang Ping
On the same day, people from all walks of life gathered in front of the Jinan Tragedy Memorial Hall on the bank of Baotu Spring, the world's first spring, to pay silent tribute to the victims and lay wreaths. Representatives from all walks of life joined forces to sound the alarm of "Don't forget national shame" and vowed to "remember history and cherish peace".
According to an investigation by the Jinan branch of the World Red Cross, 6123,1770 people died and <>,<> were injured in the May <>rd Massacre, countless women and children were raped and killed, and countless property losses were lost.
People learn about history in the Jinan Tragedy Memorial Hall. Photo by Wang Ping
In order to commemorate the compatriots who died in the "May 2006rd Massacre" and warn future generations not to forget the national shame, in 5, the Jinan Municipal Government built the May 3 Memorial Garden in Baotu Spring Park, extensively collecting relevant historical materials and leaving historical witnesses for future generations to mourn and mourn. Every year on May <>, this commemoration is held as scheduled. (End)