No shows, no games as whole nation grieves

BEIJING - Theaters, cinemas, KTVs and amusement parks were closed nationwide on Wednesday as the country grieved for victims killed in the earthquake in Qinghai's Yushu prefecture.

"We called each customer who booked rooms today, asking them to switch to another time, and they all showed understanding," said a staff member surnamed Diao at the Cashbox Party World KTV in Chaoyang district.

"Several customers came this morning to inquire when we would re-open for business, but no one was here for singing today. They all knew about the closings."