A grand flag-raising ceremony was held Thursday morning at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.⁣ ⁣ Crowds of spectators from across the country gathered from the early hours to witness the occasion. Attending the daily flag-raising ceremony at Tian'anmen Square has become a major year-round tourist attraction for domestic visitors, taking on added significance during National Day celebrations on October 1.⁣ ⁣ The week-long National Day holiday, also known as the Golden Week from Oct 1 to 7, typically draws massive crowds of visitors from across the country to the square.⁣ ⁣ #China #ChinaMoments #nationalday