Tiananmen Square preparations near completion for 80th anniversary commemoration

Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television, August 29. Beijing is completing preparations to mark the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Work in the central area of Tiananmen Square is nearly complete, with facilities and displays in place to welcome spectators. The square can accommodate more than 50,000 spectators. The Monument to the People’s Heroes faces the Tiananmen Gate across Chang’an Avenue, and the layout is symmetrical along the main route. Temporary stands near the avenue seat about 37,000. With seats along the street, the total capacity on parade day exceeds 50,000. Red, yellow and green dominate. Seats are arranged diagonally along the main route, with red echoing the walls, flags and flowerbeds. The anniversary displays and landscaping share the palette. Yellow marigolds, greenery and red wax begonias are used, with patterns evoking the Great Wall around the stands. The report says the layout supports the event while highlighting patriotism and national unity and creating a solemn but lively setting. Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television.