LHASA - A memorial service was held on Monday to mourn the victims of the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Dingri county in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region last week.

At 9:30 am, hundreds of people, including government officials, rescue workers and local residents, attended the event in Chamco township, the worst-hit area. They took off their hats and stood in silence for three minutes in memory of the dead.

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On Jan 7, the strong earthquake hit Dingri, home to the northern base camp of the world's highest peak, Mount Qomolangma, claiming 126 lives.