The Chinese capital city of Beijing has required that national flags be hung and displayed in residential areas, business districts and along streets on Sept. 3 in line with the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of World War II's conclusion.
The flag display, set around in time of the much-anticipated military parade, is also a celebration of China's victory against the Japanese aggression and over the anti-fascist war.
The Beijing Municipal Commission of City Administration and Environment (BMCCAE) said on Monday that buildings near the Tiananmen Square, where the parade will be held, will be decorated with colorful flags from Sept. 1-5 to add festivity to the revelry.
A total of 85 banners are set to be displayed along several streets, such as the Chang'an Avenue and 37 bridges along the Second Ring road.
Additionally, along highways will be fifteen column advertisements displaying the parade's logo. The logo will also be installed at 822 Second and Third Ring road bus stations.
The logo is composed of a striking, red-colored "70" with five doves flying above it and the Great Wall spread out in "V" shape behind it.
The Chinese government has also taken appropriate measures to safeguard the smooth flow of the occasion.
The Beijing Emergency Management recently announced that the releasing of doves will be prohibited from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sept. 3 to ensure the safety of military planes, a Beijing Times report stated.
Moreover, the government will place 129 public toilets along the parade's routes and near the Tiananmen Square on Sept. 3, Beijing-based newspaper Legal Mirror reported.
For aged veterans, four busses equipped with "special" toilets will be available.
According to the Beijing Daily, some hospitals will render round-the-clock services from Sept. 3-5.