Beijing holds flag-raising ceremony to mark 69th Chinese National Day

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A flag-raising ceremony was held at the Tian’anmen Square in Beijing to mark the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. After eight trumpet soldiers sounding their clarions, the national flag was escorted into the square by 96 members from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Guard of Honor. People from all over the country gathered at the square, singing the Chinese national anthem while watching the national flag being raised. Many were holding national flags in their hands, and having stickers of the national flag on their faces.