---On March 20, 2011, at the invitation
of Mr. Murat from Turkey, eight persons of HRC including
the Director Ms. Cheng Xialei, Division Chiefs Mr. Pan
Daqing and Mr. Li Zhiwu, General Manager and Deputy General
Manager of Hangzhou Yatai Hydro Equipment Completing Co.
Ltd., Mr. Dong Dafu and Mr. Xu Wei, went to Ninghai, Ningbo
City to attend the Sino-Turkey wedding of Mr. Murat from
Turkey and his Chinese bride.
Mr. Murat has participated in HRC's
international training workshop for small hydropower technology
in May, 2008. During that period, China underwent the
most devastating, pervasive Wenchuan earthquake since
1949. Mr. Murat felt so sympathetic with Chinese people;
together with other participants, he donated liberally
to the victims of the earthquake. In a television interview,
he said: "In 1999, my country Turkey also suffered
a terrible earthquake. So I can fully understand the feelings
of Chinese friends at this moment. We will always support
you with our full strength." The concise and simple
words showed his love and kindness for Chinese people.
After returning to Turkey, Mr. Murat
joined in Turkish Pic Energy Co. Ltd. which cooperates
with HRC to expand small hydropower market in Turkey and
to conduct construction projects. During the frequent
business contacts, warm and friendly Chinese people, profound
Chinese culture and graceful Chinese girls left him a
deep impression and wonderful memory. Gradually, Mr. Murat
desired to marry a beautiful Chinese girl. In a Hangzhou
TV show named "Marriage Dialogue Leading to Marital
Success", Mr. Murat fell in love with Ms. Dong from
Ninghai at the first sight and finally got married. Their
marriage fully exemplifies the old Chinese saying "Thousand
Miles Apart, One String Links".
On March 20, the streets in Ninghai
County were in a bustling atmosphere. People were eager
to see the traditional wedding with a Turkish bridegroom
and a Chinese bride. As Mr. Murat's "family members"
in China, HRC leaders and some staff members witnessed
this memorable moment.
Happiness, health and good luck to
the newlyweds! Long live Sino-Turkey friendship! (2011-03-23)
