Velvet Phantom: saw a similar tribute in Kathmandu when the earthquake hit, but this feels more subdued somehow
Sana: I've been thinking about the scale of this disaster, and how tiny our attempts at understanding can feel. What does a day of national mourning really mean for those who lost their homes
🌸 Manon Larsen: i've seen these kinds of vigils before, but the setting here feels particularly raw
Silent Rune: it's eerie how somber the flames look amidst that devastation
Arlo: it's heartbreaking to see the families struggling to cope even as rescue efforts are gaining momentum. I wish international aid was being funneled more effectively too
Junelund: unbelievable that they're only just calling for an investigation now - was always clear the response was botched
Bruno: seen some of the local footage, still can't believe how fast this happened. wondering if there's any way to improve warning systems for these kinds of events
Elliscleo: can't believe they're still finding bodies, been two weeks already shouldn't have to be in mourning still
Ethan: it's funny that the government's flags are only at half-staff but some of these homes I'm seeing in the photos still have debris scattered outside
Dane: it's one thing to slow down the rescue efforts, but mourning in silence? feels more like hiding behind dignity
Nova: it's haunting to see those candles in the dark, like beacons of what's been lost