(0102 CR M09) TIAN'ANMEN VIP STAND OPENS TO PUBLIC official

(0102 CR M09) TIAN'ANMEN VIP STAND OPENS TO PUBLICDATELINE: Jan. 2, 2012LENGTH: 00:01:44CATEGORY:POLITICS/SOCIETYPKGINTROChina's political landmark Tian'anmen Rostrum opened its ceremony-review stand to common people for the first time on Sunday.The stand was once exclusive to the country's leaders and distinguished guests.Let's take a look.PKGDespite the chilly weather, thousands of visitors from across China witnessed the flag-raising ceremony on early Sunday morning at the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing.A total of 10,000 pigeons, symbols of peace and auspice, were released as the flag fluttered under the sky.SOUNDBITE (CHINESE) DONG HEMEI, VISITOR:"I'm very excited. This is my first time to watch the flag-raising ceremony."SOUNDBITE (CHINESE) ZHU YANPING, VISITOR:"I wish our country stronger and stronger!"SOUNDBITE (CHINESE) YU DONGYAN, VISITOR:"Fantastic! I wish our country more prosperous and myself have a better start in the new year."The ceremony-review stand, where one can get a
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