Source: CCTV.com

09-06-2008 08:58

Special Report:   Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games

Tian'anmen Square, the landmark of the Chinese capital, has geared up for the coming Paralympic Games. The design of the flower terrace has been changed to match the Paralympics theme.

Tian'anmen Square, the landmark of the Chinese capital, has geared up for the coming Paralympic Games.
Tian'anmen Square, the landmark of the Chinese capital, has geared
up for the coming Paralympic Games.

The logo for the Paralympics stands tall at the center of the square. It's nearly 17 metres high. The logo rotates on a platform, 40 metres in diameter. At night the splendid array is illuminated by LED lights.

Tian'anmen Square, the landmark of the Chinese capital, has geared up for the coming Paralympic Games.
Tian'anmen Square, the landmark of the Chinese capital, has geared
up for the coming Paralympic Games.

The flower displays were set out in Tian'anmen Square in late July, attracting thousands of visitors everyday to appreciate their beauty and to take photos.

A staff member said 430 thousand pots of flowers have been put to use so far. The number will blossom to a million by National Day, on October 1st.