Asian Star Jackie Chan Bring Concert To Japan

Actor action star Jackie Chan and other Asian raise 25 million Hong Kong dollars (3.2 million U.S. dollars) through a charity concert on Friday (1 / 4), in Hong Kong to Japan - which is exposed to the disaster, where more than 28,000 people dead and missing.

"We're here to tell the Japanese people - you are not alone," said Jackie, one of the initiators of celebrity concerts. Earthquake with power of 9.0 on the Richter scale rocked Japan and tsunami struck on 11 March, which devastated many areas in the north-east coast and caused an emergency condition nuclear moment in atomic power plant, which was paralyzed in Fukushima Prefecture.

"They face a long road to recovery, but I hope they can be brave and think positive," said Jackie Chan, who personally contributed $ 4 million Hong Kong to cover the production cost of the concert so the results can be given to victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. "We're here to help with what we can do," he said.

"I thank the people of Hong Kong - they have shown tremendous generosity," added Jackie Chan, who passed away recently rumored.

Mandarin veteran film star was joined by celebrities from Taiwan, China, Japan, South Korea and Indonesia to the way three hours in Causeway Bay area in the city. There the stars featuring songs that are interspersed with video footage of the earthquake in Japan.

The event featured a theme song entitled "Succumb not to sorrow", and based on Japan's famous poem that praised the tenacity of the Japanese people in the face of adversity.

More than 10,000 people attended the event, featuring more than 170 celebrities to help the Salvation Army's relief efforts Japan. They all wore white T-shirt that reads "Hope for Japan".
U.S. pop star Lionel Richie and musician Kenny G appeared in the video clip played during the concert and urged the people of Japan to remain strong.

Each spectator event is expected to contribute $ 20 dollars Hong Kong.

Organizing committee, which consists of film and arts groups, said the event aims to raise funds for the relief of suffering - including food, drinking water, blankets, clothing and cooking utensils - made by 80,000 disaster victims in Japan.