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Anjana Ranjitkar gazed at the crowd lighting candles on Parliament Hill, her hands clutching a candle close to her chest.
The Ottawa woman joined more than 100 others at a Thursday evening vigil held in solidarity for the victims of Saturday’s earthquake in Nepal. Ranjitkar’s aunt was killed in the quake.
“It’s really emotional,” she said, her voice shaking. “One minute you are trying to be strong … and one minute you are so emotional, you just want to cry.”
Ranjitkar was not alone; many of those at the vigil were affected by the earthquake. Ottawa resident Grishna Dahal said she had not heard from some family members in Nepal. News of the earthquake left her “absolutely shocked,” she said.
“You never really know what’s going to happen so you’re always on your toes,” said Dahal.
People gathered on Parliament Hill on the evening of Thursday, April 30, 2015 to participate in a candlelight vigil for those affected by the recent earthquake affecting Nepal, Tibet, China and India.
Organized by Ottawa’s Nepalese community, Thursday’s vigil featured speeches that called for donations to help provide victims with relief.
“We may be far, but we’ll still reach out to (the victims), spread awareness, and let everyone know that this is a very tragic incident,” said Shreena Thapa, a youth volunteer who helped organize the event.
Seven-year-old Annabelle Alsabeh said the destruction caused by the earthquake made her “very sad.” Though her own family was not directly harmed in the quake, she said it was important to show support for those affected.
“I want to pray for the people who died,” said Alsabeh, while writing on one of several canvas frames bearing messages of support for the victims of the earthquake.
Beneath the frames lay candles forming the words, “Pray for Nepal.”
While many participants praised the solidarity for earthquake victims shown at the vigil, Dahal expressed concern about future levels of support. She highlighted the need for the international community to continue to help rebuild Nepal following the immediate aftermath of the earthquake.
“When a situation first strikes, everyone is really hands on board,” she said, “but I just hope that … we don’t just forget about it after a couple of months.”
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The Ottawa woman joined more than 100 others at a Thursday evening vigil held in solidarity for the victims of Saturday’s earthquake in Nepal. Ranjitkar’s aunt was killed in the quake.
“It’s really emotional,” she said, her voice shaking. “One minute you are trying to be strong … and one minute you are so emotional, you just want to cry.”
Ranjitkar was not alone; many of those at the vigil were affected by the earthquake. Ottawa resident Grishna Dahal said she had not heard from some family members in Nepal. News of the earthquake left her “absolutely shocked,” she said.
“You never really know what’s going to happen so you’re always on your toes,” said Dahal.
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A member of the Ottawa Nepalese community arranges candles on the ground.
James Park / Ottawa Citizen 
Grishma Dahal, member of Ottawa Nepalese community, attends the candlelight vigil.
James Park / Ottawa Citizen
Supporters Shita Acharya, holding the flag, and Andy Wang, right, attend the candlelight vigil.
James Park / Ottawa Citizen
Members of the Ottawa Nepalese community attend the candlelight vigil.
James Park / Ottawa Citizen
Members of Ottawa Nepalese community attend the candlelight vigil.
James Park / Ottawa Citizen
Nepal's ambassador to Canada, Kali Prasad Pokhrel, centre, and his wife Mrs. Pokhrel, right, attends the candlelight vigil.
James Park / Ottawa Citizen
Members of the Ottawa Nepalese community attend the candlelight vigil.
James Park / Ottawa Citizen
Chiju Gautam, right, a member of the Ottawa Nepalese community, holds a banner at the candlelight vigil.
James Park / Ottawa Citizen
Suren Upreti, member of the Ottawa Nepalese community wearing Nepalese flag, attends the candlelight vigil.
James Park / Ottawa Citizen
Rabindra Basnet, youth member of the Ottawa Nepalese community volunteer, lays candles on the ground that reads 'Pray for Nepal'.
James Park / Ottawa Citizen
Members of the Ottawa Nepalese community wrote a message that will be sent to Nepal.
James Park / Ottawa Citizen
Members of the Ottawa Nepalese community attends the candlelight vigil.
James Park / Ottawa Citizen
Members of the Ottawa Nepalese community attend the candlelight vigil.
James Park / Ottawa Citizen
Members of the Ottawa Nepalese community attend the candlelight vigil.
James Park / Ottawa Citizen
Grishma Dahal, member of Ottawa Nepalese community, attends the candlelight vigil.
James Park / Ottawa Citizen
People gathered on Parliament Hill on the evening of Thursday, April 30, 2015 to participate in a candlelight vigil for those affected by the recent earthquake affecting Nepal, Tibet, China and India.
Organized by Ottawa’s Nepalese community, Thursday’s vigil featured speeches that called for donations to help provide victims with relief.
“We may be far, but we’ll still reach out to (the victims), spread awareness, and let everyone know that this is a very tragic incident,” said Shreena Thapa, a youth volunteer who helped organize the event.
Seven-year-old Annabelle Alsabeh said the destruction caused by the earthquake made her “very sad.” Though her own family was not directly harmed in the quake, she said it was important to show support for those affected.
“I want to pray for the people who died,” said Alsabeh, while writing on one of several canvas frames bearing messages of support for the victims of the earthquake.
Beneath the frames lay candles forming the words, “Pray for Nepal.”
While many participants praised the solidarity for earthquake victims shown at the vigil, Dahal expressed concern about future levels of support. She highlighted the need for the international community to continue to help rebuild Nepal following the immediate aftermath of the earthquake.
“When a situation first strikes, everyone is really hands on board,” she said, “but I just hope that … we don’t just forget about it after a couple of months.”
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