Five young people were singing folk songs on the stage to encourage victims at the sheltering site and give thanks to those volunteers who have helped them in getting through the disaster.

The young people themselves were also tsunami victims, having their homes and loved ones lost in the disaster.

Life is not easy for tsunami victims, however, they have found ways to conquer difficulties.

The refugee sheltering site at Bangmuang of Pangnga is one of the biggest site in Thailand. More than 300 tents were set up, sheltering some 600 families affected by the devastating tsunami happened on Dec. 26 last year.

A banner hanging high up urged the people to gather efforts to reveal their strong determination in rebuilding a new home.

Victims living in the site showed their optimism in their daily lives during such an adverse situation.

Under the guidance of volunteers, children formed their own corner to do games and artwork in the sheltering site.

Seventeen-year-old Siracha who lost his grandparents and his home in the disaster moved to the site with his parents. He was doing painting. In his artwork, he depicted a big wave coming high up in the sky-- a picture that has deeply printed in his mind.

Siracha told the reporter that he hoped for a normal life again soon so that he might help his parents to earn a living.

After talking to some of the victims in the sheltering site, the reporter found that victims were provided enough food and drinking water, and medical staff were there to provide medicine and medical service for them.

In face of difficulties and challenges, the victims have never given up. One who visited the site would be touched by the victims' braveness which was shown in their smiling faces.