Yesterday (Jan 9), Switzerland held a national day of mourning to honor victims of the tragic Crans-Montana ski resort fire. At 2pm local time, communities paused for a unified minute of silence 🙏, reflecting on lives lost and those injured.
As the silence ended, church bells tolled across the Alpine nation for five minutes, their echoes resonating through snowy valleys ❄️🔔. Despite heavy snowfall, Swiss residents came together in solidarity.
A special memorial took place in Martigny, moved from Crans-Montana due to safety and weather concerns. Attendance was by invitation only to ensure a respectful atmosphere. A media center allowed journalists to follow the ceremony live and pause for the minute of silence.
Across social media—from Indias TikTok to Indonesias Twitter—#PrayForCransMontana trended as young people shared messages of support. This digital solidarity shows how tech communities can turn screens into spaces of empathy 🌍❤️.
Take a moment today to remember those affected and see how unity can light the way forward, even in the darkest storms.
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Switzerland grieves ski resort victims on national day of mourning
cgtn.com
