2019.10.03 17:33 GMT+8

Giant flower basket on display at Tian'anmen Square for National Day

Updated 2019.10.03 17:33 GMT+8
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An 18 meter-tall installation in the shape of a flower basket was part of National Day celebrations, Tian'anmen Square, Beijing, October 2. /VCG Photo

This year, the flower basket with lighting device holds artificial flowers and fruits such as persimmons, pomegranates, apples, peonies and orchids, signifying the country's abundant achievements in the past 70 years. /VCG Photo

With limited time following the celebrations on October 1 at Tian'anmen Square, this year's assembly work only took seven hours, setting a new record. /VCG Photo

Besides the main basket, 12 additional flower terraces bearing different good wishes to the country are displayed along Chang'an Avenue. China's National Day Holiday started on October 1 and lasts for seven days. /VCG Photo

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