In the morning, a grand flag-raising ceremony in Beijing's Tiananmen Square will attract many people.

National Day is commemorated every year by special flag-raising ceremonies. Crowds gather at Tian'anmen Sqaure in Beijing early morning for this event. It was part of the National Day celebrations for the birthday of the People's Republic of China.

The national flag was first raised over Tian'anmen Square in 1949, marking the birth of New China. And it has been repeated every day since then. The ceremony still attracts the interest of millions of people each year. Although the flag has meant different things to different people, it now rises over a more confident and prosperous country.

The Chinese capital of Beijing will become a multi-colored beacon of light with spectacular outdoor illuminations to mark the week-long National Day holidays from Oct. 1 to 7.

Along the Chang'an Avenue, the major street in downtown Beijing,lamps and colored lights illuminate the whole street.

At the Tiananmen Square, artificial flower parterres will be decorated with specially designed lighting facilities.