China-National Day/Flag-raising Ceremony
China-National Day/Flag-raising Ceremony
Dateline : Oct 1, 2026
Location : China
Duration : 4'12
Beijing, China - Oct 1, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Tian'anmen Square; spectators
2. Various of Guard of Honor of People's Liberation Army (PLA) marching out of Tian'anmen Rostrum, turning, standing at attention; spectators
3. Various of trumpet soldiers sounding clarions; Guard of Honor marching out of Tian'anmen Rostrum, escorting Chinese national flag
4. Various of Guard of Honor marching, goose stepping, escorting Chinese national flag
5. Guard of Honor marching on spot, standing at attention
6. Tian'anmen Square; spectators
7. Various of squad leader giving order, guard of Honor saluting
8. Various of Chinese national flag being raised, Guard of Honor saluting, spectators
9. Chinese national flag being raised to top of flag post
10. Tian'anmen Square; flower basket; spectators
11. Various of Tian'anmen Rostrum, doves flying; Guard of Honor marching
A grand flag-raising ceremony was held Thursday morning at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Escorted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Guard of Honor, the national flag entered the square amid a trumpet fanfare as crowds of spectators from across the country gathered since the early hours to witness the occasion.
The spectators sang along with the military band to the playing of the Chinese national anthem, many holding national flags.
The center of the square was decorated with an 18-meter-high flower basket. As this year marks the start of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) period, the decorative design this year features 15 types of flowers and five fruit designs chosen for their auspicious meanings, including the Chinese rose, peonies, peaches and persimmons.
Attending the daily flag-raising ceremony at Tian'anmen Square has become a major year-round tourist attraction for domestic visitors, taking on added significance during National Day celebrations on October 1.
The week-long National Day holiday, also known as the Golden Week from Oct 1 to 7, typically draws massive crowds of visitors from across the country to the square.
ID : 8501665
Published : 2026-10-01 07:04
Last Modified : 2026-10-01 15:59:32
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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