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17-meter "flower basket" decorates Tian'anmen Square for National Day

Xinhua, September 26, 2016 Adjust font size:

A 17-meter-tall display in the shape of a flower basket has been placed at the center of Tian'anmen Square as a decoration for China's National Day holiday on Saturday.

The basket holds over 300 artificial flowers with lights attached to show off the display at night.

Along Chang'an Boulevard, Beijing's main artery which forms the northern boundary if the square, other displays have been placed with themes of 2019 Horticultural Expo, 2022 Winter Olympic Games, 80th anniversary of the Long March. Endi