Trifter

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The world was emerging from a period of war. Prosperity was the hallmark of the west. Consumerism was emerging as the new religion in the West. The industrialists were gaining ground and rebuilding economies and in China Mao Zedong was realising his socialist dreams. The year is 1949. 

An interesting timeline of China’s history as a republic is promoted by China Highlights. 

Across the country people will take a few days to celebrate and that means Chinese railway stations will be packed. All the large cities are preparing for celebrations and as you move around China today you will see hedges being clipped and lights being set up in trees. China will sparkle for this anniversary and the weather in China at the moment is spectacular. It is Autumn and this writer is enjoying warm and breezy days in Nanjing.

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The National Day Parade in Beijing will have a mass pageant with the theme “The Motherland and I Marching together” and a military parade will celebrate and

“highlight the accomplishments China has made in its defense sector in the past six decades, showcase China’s resolution to safeguard world and regional peace and stability, and demonstrate the spiritual outlook of the mighty, civilized and peace-seeking army” from China Highlights

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Hong Kong will host fireworks and a light extravaganza over Victoria Harbour on the evening of the 1st October. The former British Protectorate was handed back to China on the 1st July 1997. Hong Kong is now considered a jewel in China’s crown, especially since the more relaxed approach to capitalism has influenced the recent Chinese economy.

It may be too late to book your ticket for the celebrations, so don’t forget Shanghai will be hosting the World Expo next year in May to October 2010. Come on over to China – the Chinese really know how to host a celebration.