Exhibition held in Beijing for quake victims

An exhibition to commemorate the victims of the Sichuan earthquake is on display at the Military Museum in Beijing.

The number of visitors has been phenomenal and staff there  have said many have been moved to tears.

The number of visitors has been phenomenal and staff there have said many have been moved to tears. They've been deeply touched by the strength of the survivors and the stories of rescuers who sacrificed their own lives to save others.

Everyday, thousands of people come here to see the exhibition.

Everyday, thousands of people come here to see the exhibition.

A visitor said, "The photos are very vivid. It's as if I were there."

"The most touching part is the nation and the people are so strong."said a visitor.

A visitor said, "I can't help crying. The soldiers are all heroes. They saved the residents in the quake hit areas and asked for nothing."

Shoes and clothes PLA soldiers wore when doing rescue work.

People also left messages in a book of condolences.