page_title: Flag Raising Ceremony (China)
section_title: Similar ceremonies in the country
hierarchical_section_title: Flag Raising Ceremony (China) / Similar ceremonies in the country
caption_attribution_description: Flag Rising Ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square on 2008.8.30
context_page_description: The Flag Raising Ceremony is a traditional military ceremony of the People's Liberation Army of China which is done publicly on Tiananmen Square in the capital of Beijing. The ceremony is conducted by the PLA's Beijing Garrison Honor Guard Battalion, which is part of the 1st Guard Division, Central Theater Command. It done on the first of every month, with notable ceremonies taking place on National Day of the People's Republic of China in October and New Year's Day in January.
context_section_description: In Hong Kong, a daily flag raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square near the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. It is conducted by the Hong Kong Police Force and is divided into three types of ceremonies, a daily one, and enhanced ceremony (on the 1st of every month) and a special ceremony (Establishment Day and National Day). It includes the playing of the national anthem by the Hong Kong Police Band followed by a 10-minute musical performance by the band.
caption: A flag raising ceremony conducted on 30 August 2008 to welcome national athletes from Mainland China.
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