On 1st of October 2009, China celebrated it's 60th Anniversary of nationhood. 60 years back, the iconic Chinese leader - Mao Zedong - founded the People's Republic of China!!
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Catch some interesting pictures as China prepared for the celebrations!!
This one - The National Grand Theater in Central Beijing - caught my eye!!