Chinese celebrities have been making a big contribution to quake relief funds by donating money, doing volunteer work and taking part in charity performances.

In fact, six days after the quake, a telethon held by China's Central Television raised more than 1.5 billion yuan, that is 200 million U.S. dollars.

The China Youth Daily comments that celebrities have demonstrated a strong sense of responsibility. They have mobilized more people to join post-quake reconstruction efforts with their charm.

The paper goes on to say that celebrities have provided spiritual support for quake victims. This is because watching good artistic work can inspire people to regain their courage and confidence.

Moreover, the article notes good literary work can not only reflect and record people's wide-ranging feelings after the disaster, it can also provide useful perspectives for them to adjust to their new life.

The paper calls on celebrities to carry on supporting quake victims in the long-term.

It says public attention may fade away once life in quake-hit areas begin returning to normal, but celebrities should constantly remind people that there's a long way to go in rebuilding injured lives and cities.