Taiwanese bakery donates 10,000 sun cakes to Nepal flood relief
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- A massive flood caused by a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26 resulted in significant casualties and destroyed villages.
- In response, a century-old Taiwanese bakery in Taichung has decided to donate 10,000 of its signature sun cakes for disaster relief efforts.
- The cakes will be sold on August 29 and 30 at the bakery's stores to raise funds for those affected by the floods.
A devastating flood, triggered by a glacial collapse on August 26 near the Nepal-Tibet border, has ravaged northern Nepal. The disaster submerged numerous villages under mudslides, leading to severe casualties.
Amidst the tragedy, a heartwarming gesture of solidarity has emerged from Taiwan. The renowned Chen Yun Pao Chuan bakery, a Taichung institution with a century of history, is stepping up to help. The bakery will donate 10,000 of its famous sun cakes, a beloved local pastry, to support relief efforts.
These sun cakes will be available for purchase on August 29 and 30 at the bakery's outlets. The initiative aims to channel the community's support into tangible aid for the flood-stricken regions. This act of generosity highlights cross-border compassion in the face of natural disaster.
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